Rin-ne English Sub & Dub

About Rin-ne

If you are hunting for a new comedy series, Rin-ne (境界のRinne) deserves a look (2015). The setup goes like this. At its core: As a child Sakura Mamiya mysteriously disappeared in the woods behind her grandma's home. She returned whole and healthy, but since then she has had the power to see ghosts.

As things develop, now a teenager, she just wishes the ghosts would leave her alone! At school, the desk next to Sakura's has been empty since the start of the school year. Then one day her always-absent classmate Rinne Rokudo shows up, and he's far more than what he seems!

With comedy at the core, timing, character chemistry and running gags decide whether it lands. Voice work is led by Marina Inoue as Sakura Mamiya and Kaito Ishikawa as Rinne Rokudou. This one is best suited to viewers who want something light between heavier series. The run is 25 episodes in total, so you know what you are signing up for.

Production & Appeal

Animation is handled by Brain's Base, so the studio's house style defines how Rin-ne looks and moves on screen. Within the comedy category, timing, character chemistry and running gags decide whether it lands. Its 6.5/10 score suggests opinions are split, so it suits viewers who already like the genre. On the casting side, Marina Inoue voicing Sakura Mamiya gives the lead role a recognizable voice. Released in 2015, it competed with that season's other new series for attention.