Sankarea (OVA) English Sub & Dub

About Sankarea (OVA)

If you are hunting for a new comedy series, Sankarea (OVA) (さんかれあ (OVA)) deserves a look (2012). The setup goes like this. The setup: Episode 0 - "Fate is... Really... Seven months before Chihiro first met Rea, he, his father, Mero and Ranko travel to Tohoku to help sort and move large book collection of father's brother.

Another thread: Along the way, they pass a bridge that seems familiar to Chihiro somehow, which leads him to question why he remembers so little about his mother, Yuzuna. Meanwhile, Rea, who had just finished middle school, faces abuse from Aria as she vents her drunken frustrations on her. Episode 14 - "Body of a Zombie... Heart of a...

With comedy at the core, timing, character chemistry and running gags decide whether it lands. Voice work is led by Maaya Uchida as Rea Sanka and Ryouhei Kimura as Chihiro Furuya. It will appeal most to viewers who want something light between heavier series. At 2 episodes in total, it is easy to plan a viewing schedule.

Production & Appeal

Studio DEEN is the studio behind Sankarea (OVA), and its direction shapes everything from character design to motion. Because it leans on comedy, timing, character chemistry and running gags decide whether it lands. Its 6.9/10 score suggests opinions are split, so it suits viewers who already like the genre. Voice casting, including Maaya Uchida as Rea Sanka, adds to the appeal for fans who follow seiyuu. It aired in 2012, which makes it easy to place in the wider anime calendar.