Softenni English Sub & Dub

About Softenni

Here is what Softenni (そふてにっ) is about, retold in plain terms: a comedy, ecchi and sports anime by Xebec (2011). The premise: The tennis comedy centers around the members of a female middle school soft tennis team and the twists and turns that their lives take as they aim for the nationals.

As a comedy title, timing, character chemistry and running gags decide whether it lands. Kotone Sawanatsu (Eri Kitamura) and Chitose Akiyama (Shizuka Itou) are two of the characters you will meet early.

If you count yourself among viewers who want something light between heavier series, put it on your list. With 12 episodes in total, there is enough room for the story to develop.

Production & Appeal

Xebec is the studio behind Softenni, and its direction shapes everything from character design to motion. The comedy focus matters here: timing, character chemistry and running gags decide whether it lands. Its 6.2/10 score suggests opinions are split, so it suits viewers who already like the genre. Voice casting, including Eri Kitamura as Kotone Sawanatsu, adds to the appeal for fans who follow seiyuu. It aired in 2011, which makes it easy to place in the wider anime calendar.