Open the Door English Sub & Dub

About Open the Door

Here is what Open the Door (Tobira wo Akete) is about, retold in plain terms: an action, adventure and fantasy anime by Magic Bus (1986). In short: Miyako "Neko" Negishi has never fit in. Instead of spending time with the other girls in her class, she hangs out with a playboy named Haruka Saiki.

Beyond that: Despite their differences, the two share a unique bond and a magical hidden. As the school welcomes a new transfer student, Keichiirou Yamagishi, Neko senses that he might be similar to her and Haruka. When the three pupils meet up one evening, they are all at once pulled into a portal to another world.

As an action title, fight choreography, pacing and sound design carry much of the weight. If you count yourself among viewers who like fast, high-impact fights, put it on your list.

Production & Appeal

Animation is handled by Magic Bus, so the studio's house style defines how Open the Door looks and moves on screen. Within the action category, fight choreography, pacing and sound design carry much of the weight. With a 6.1/10 score, it is more of a niche pick than a universal crowd-pleaser. It aired in 1986, which makes it easy to place in the wider anime calendar.