Obey Me! English Sub & Dub

About Obey Me!

Obey Me! blends comedy and supernatural by Colored Pencil Animation Japan (2021). Below is a fresh retelling of what the story is about. What the story covers: Lucifer, Satan, and the other five princes of hell are pupils at the Royal Academy of Diavolo, where they train to rule the Demon World. From following humans to falling in love, their individual quirks land them in interesting situations every single day!

Also worth knowing: Will their antics get them expelled, or will one of these infamous brothers come out on top? (Source: Funimation) Note: Episode 7 is an Audio Commentary by the VAs, and has an extended runtime of ~35 minutes as opposed to the standard 5 minute long episode.

With comedy at the core, timing, character chemistry and running gags decide whether it lands. Voice work is led by Shinya Sumi as Satan and Satoshi Kada as Leviathan. Think of it as a pick for viewers who want something light between heavier series. With 12 episodes in total, there is enough room for the story to develop.

Production & Appeal

Animation is handled by Colored Pencil Animation Japan, so the studio's house style defines how Obey Me! looks and moves on screen. Within the comedy category, timing, character chemistry and running gags decide whether it lands. With a 6.9/10 score, it is more of a niche pick than a universal crowd-pleaser. On the casting side, Shinya Sumi voicing Satan gives the lead role a recognizable voice. It aired in 2021, which makes it easy to place in the wider anime calendar.