Pikaia! English Sub & Dub

About Pikaia!

Looking for background on Pikaia! (ピカイア！)? This drama and slice of life series by Production I.G and OLM (2015) starts out like this. In short: The story kicks off in the future when Earth itself is no longer inhabitable by living creatures. Humans began their interstellar migration with space colonies.

More of the story: Vince and Hana work as researchers in the Cambrian Project. Together with the creature Pikaia, they seek the Lost Code, the key to restoring Earth, and aim to return to Cambrian-era Earth.

In a drama series like this, character writing and emotional payoff matter more than spectacle. Voice work is led by Ayaka Suwa as Hana and Kaori Mizuhashi as Pikaia. This one is best suited to viewers who prefer story and feelings over flashy action. With 13 episodes in total, there is enough room for the story to develop.

Production & Appeal

Production I.G and OLM is the studio behind Pikaia!, and its direction shapes everything from character design to motion. Within the drama category, character writing and emotional payoff matter more than spectacle. Its 5.3/10 score suggests opinions are split, so it suits viewers who already like the genre. Voice casting, including Ayaka Suwa as Hana, adds to the appeal for fans who follow seiyuu. Released in 2015, it competed with that season's other new series for attention.