Ogre Slayer English Sub & Dub

About Ogre Slayer

If you are hunting for a new action series, Ogre Slayer (鬼切丸) deserves a look (1994). The setup goes like this. In short: There was once an ogre (oni) mother who gave birth to human looking child. Instead of an ogre`s horn, this child was born with a sword in hand called the "Onigirimaru" or Ogre Slayer.

As things develop, he has no name and is only refered to by the name of his sword. Though he appears human, he is pure ogre. Believing that he will become human once all of his kind vanished fromthe realm of humans, he sets out on his destiny to slay all of his kind.

With action at the core, fight choreography, pacing and sound design carry much of the weight. Takeshi Kusao voices Onikirimaru, one of the main characters driving the story. It will appeal most to viewers who like fast, high-impact fights. At 4 episodes in total, it is easy to plan a viewing schedule.

Production & Appeal

Pastel is the studio behind Ogre Slayer, and its direction shapes everything from character design to motion. The action focus matters here: fight choreography, pacing and sound design carry much of the weight. With a 6.2/10 score, it is more of a niche pick than a universal crowd-pleaser. Voice casting, including Takeshi Kusao as Onikirimaru, adds to the appeal for fans who follow seiyuu. Released in 1994, it competed with that season's other new series for attention.