My-HiME English Sub & Dub

About My-HiME

Here is what My-HiME (舞-HiME) is about, retold in plain terms: an action, comedy and drama anime by Sunrise (2004). At its core: Mai Tokiha thought she had enough trouble in life between taking care of her ailing brother and transferring to a new school. But when she saves a mysterious girl wielding a sword, everything changes.

Further in, an ability awakens within her and she turns into a HiME, a battle princess! She’s not alone with this ability—eleven other girls share her fate, and the burden is a heavy one.

As an action title, fight choreography, pacing and sound design carry much of the weight. Mai Tokiha (Mai Nakahara) and Nao Yuuki (Yuuka Nanri) are two of the characters you will meet early. This one is best suited to viewers who like fast, high-impact fights. At 26 episodes in total, it is easy to plan a viewing schedule.

Production & Appeal

Animation is handled by Sunrise, so the studio's house style defines how My-HiME looks and moves on screen. Because it leans on action, fight choreography, pacing and sound design carry much of the weight. Its 6.9/10 score suggests opinions are split, so it suits viewers who already like the genre. Voice casting, including Mai Nakahara as Mai Tokiha, adds to the appeal for fans who follow seiyuu. Released in 2004, it competed with that season's other new series for attention.