Sarazanmai English Sub & Dub

About Sarazanmai

If you are hunting for a new action series, Sarazanmai deserves a look (2019). The setup goes like this. The premise: After the noble Kappa Kingdom falls to the Otter Empire, the Kappa prince Keppi loses much of his ability and grows into helpless against the unseen Kapa-zombies. These zombies plague the world, and are the creations of the Otters and manifestations of people's deepest desires.

Soon after, with no other choice, Keppi needs to rely on three young boys: Kazuki Yasaka, who has to carry a box with him wherever he goes; Enta Jinnai, Kazuki's childhood companion; and Tooi Kuji, a delinquent and a school truant. By having the mythical organ called a shirikodama removed from them, the boys are able to become Kappa themselves and struggle the Kapa-zombies. However, to defeat them, the boys must connect with each other via their minds, bodies, and—most importantly—buried truths.

In an action series like this, fight choreography, pacing and sound design carry much of the weight. This one is best suited to viewers who like fast, high-impact fights.

Production & Appeal

MAPPA, Lapin Track is the studio behind Sarazanmai, and its direction shapes everything from character design to motion. Because it leans on action, fight choreography, pacing and sound design carry much of the weight. At 7.6/10 it earns a solid reception, a safe pick for fans of the genre. It aired in 2019, which makes it easy to place in the wider anime calendar.