Rio: Rainbow Gate! Special English Sub & Dub

About Rio: Rainbow Gate! Special

Meet Rio: Rainbow Gate! Special (リオ レインボーゲート), a comedy and ecchi anime by Xebec (2011). Here is the premise in a nutshell. The setup: An extra episode of Rio: Rainbow Gate! which was bundled with the seventh volume of the Blu-ray and the DVD.

With comedy at the core, timing, character chemistry and running gags decide whether it lands. Rio Rollins Tachibana (Marina Inoue) and Mint Clark (Ayana Taketatsu) are two of the characters you will meet early.

This one is best suited to viewers who want something light between heavier series. At 1 episodes in total, it is easy to plan a viewing schedule.

Production & Appeal

Animation is handled by Xebec, so the studio's house style defines how Rio: Rainbow Gate! Special looks and moves on screen. Within the comedy category, timing, character chemistry and running gags decide whether it lands. With a 5.5/10 score, it is more of a niche pick than a universal crowd-pleaser. On the casting side, Marina Inoue voicing Rio Rollins Tachibana gives the lead role a recognizable voice. It aired in 2011, which makes it easy to place in the wider anime calendar.