Oh! Edo Rocket English Sub & Dub

About Oh! Edo Rocket

Meet Oh! Edo Rocket (大江戸ロケット), a comedy, drama and fantasy anime by MADHOUSE and Sunny Side Up (2007). Here is the premise in a nutshell. The premise: In Edo in the mid-1800's, fireworks maker Seikichi Tamaya and his companions struggle to live under the harsh morality laws imposed by the strict metropolis councilor, which ban all luxuries, including fireworks. One day, an odd girl stops by Sekichi's shop with an equally strange request: she aims Sekichi to build a firework that can reach the moon.

With comedy at the core, timing, character chemistry and running gags decide whether it lands. Voice work is led by Youko Soumi as Seikichi Tamaya and Chika Fujimura as Sora.

If you count yourself among viewers who want something light between heavier series, put it on your list. The run is 26 episodes in total, so you know what you are signing up for.

Production & Appeal

Production sits with MADHOUSE and Sunny Side Up, which means the visual identity of Oh! Edo Rocket follows that studio's craft. Because it leans on comedy, timing, character chemistry and running gags decide whether it lands. Its 6.8/10 score suggests opinions are split, so it suits viewers who already like the genre. Voice casting, including Youko Soumi as Seikichi Tamaya, adds to the appeal for fans who follow seiyuu. It aired in 2007, which makes it easy to place in the wider anime calendar.