SHUFFLE! English Sub & Dub

About SHUFFLE!

If you are hunting for a new comedy series, SHUFFLE! deserves a look (2005). The setup goes like this. The premise: In present times, Gods and Demons coexist together with Humans after the door between each of these worlds had opened. Tsuchimi Rin is a normal young high school pupil attending Verbena Academy, spending his days living peacefully with his childhood ally Kaede.

Another thread: Unexpectedly, one day the King of Gods, the King of Demons and their families move into be Rin's next door neighbors. Apparently the daughter of the Gods, Sia, and the daughter of the demons, Nerine, are both deeply in love with Rin after having met him the past. Along with his playful friendship with upperclassmen Asa and his encounter with the silent but cute Primula, Rin has much on his hands dealing with the affections of each of these girls.

With comedy at the core, timing, character chemistry and running gags decide whether it lands. Voice work is led by Yuuko Gotou as Kaede Fuyou and Sayaka Aoki as Lisianthus Eustoma. If you count yourself among viewers who want something light between heavier series, put it on your list. The run is 24 episodes in total, so you know what you are signing up for.

Production & Appeal

Animation is handled by Xebec and Asread, so the studio's house style defines how SHUFFLE! 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. Voice casting, including Yuuko Gotou as Kaede Fuyou, adds to the appeal for fans who follow seiyuu. Released in 2005, it competed with that season's other new series for attention.