Moeyo Ken English Sub & Dub

About Moeyo Ken

Here is what Moeyo Ken (機動新撰組 萌えよ剣 TV) is about, retold in plain terms: an adventure, comedy and fantasy anime by Picture Magic (2005). At its core: Set in an alternate version of the Meiji Era, a boy named Sakamoto Ryunosuke returns to Kyoto from Shanghai with his monster (youkai) Nekomaru. The law states that in order to live freely with humans, a youkai needs to be liscensed.

As things develop, the Kidou Shinsengumi Co. Ltd. is responsible for the capture of unliscensed youkais but has to fight with the Tsubamegumi, who resents the new law. It turns out that Ryunosuke is the son of the owner of the Shinsengumis.

With adventure at the core, exploration, new locations and a steady sense of momentum drive the story. Kiyomi Watase (Kaoru Sasajima) and Ryunosuke Sakamoto (Chisa Yokoyama) are two of the characters you will meet early. Think of it as a pick for anyone who enjoys travel-the-world storytelling. With 13 episodes in total, there is enough room for the story to develop.

Production & Appeal

Production sits with Picture Magic, which means the visual identity of Moeyo Ken follows that studio's craft. Because it leans on adventure, exploration, new locations and a steady sense of momentum drive the story. Its 5.7/10 score suggests opinions are split, so it suits viewers who already like the genre. Voice casting, including Kaoru Sasajima as Kiyomi Watase, adds to the appeal for fans who follow seiyuu. Released in 2005, it competed with that season's other new series for attention.