Simoun English Sub & Dub

About Simoun

Simoun (シムーン) arrives as a drama anime by Studio DEEN (2006), and the premise is easy to summarize. The premise: In the peaceful theocracy of Simulicram, everyone is born female. At age 17, each maiden undergoes a special ceremony where she chooses her sex.

Next up: However, only Pairs of maiden priestesses can synchronize with the ancient flying ships known as Simoun needed to defend Simulicram. These Pairs refrain from undergoing the ceremony as long as they wish to keep piloting their Simoun. Aer is recruited to be a Simoun pilot after a terrifying attack by an enemy nation decimates the squadron known as Chor Tempest.

As a drama title, character writing and emotional payoff matter more than spectacle. Aer (Michi Niino) and Neviril (Rieko Takahashi) are two of the characters you will meet early. If you count yourself among viewers who prefer story and feelings over flashy action, put it on your list. The run is 26 episodes in total, so you know what you are signing up for.

Production & Appeal

Production sits with Studio DEEN, which means the visual identity of Simoun follows that studio's craft. Within the drama category, character writing and emotional payoff matter more than spectacle. At 7.0/10 it earns a solid reception, a safe pick for fans of the genre. On the casting side, Michi Niino voicing Aer gives the lead role a recognizable voice. Released in 2006, it competed with that season's other new series for attention.