S.A: Special A English Sub & Dub

About S.A: Special A

S.A: Special A (スペシャル・エー) blends comedy, drama and romance by GONZO and AIC (2008). Below is a fresh retelling of what the story is about. What the story covers: Hikari Hanazono has always been second to Kei Takishima. When they were six years old, their pro-wrestling loving fathers introduced them to each other.

Beyond that: Assuming that she was the best in wrestling, young Hikari challenged Kei to a wrestling match only to be thoroughly defeated by him. Ever since that fateful incident, Hikari swore to beat Kei in school grades, sporting events - anything. To do this, she has enrolled in the same school as Kei since elementary.

With comedy at the core, timing, character chemistry and running gags decide whether it lands. Voice work is led by Yuuko Gotou as Hikari Hanazono and Jun Fukuyama as Kei Takishima. This one is best suited to viewers who want something light between heavier series. The run is 24 episodes in total, so you know what you are signing up for.

Production & Appeal

Production sits with GONZO and AIC, which means the visual identity of S.A: Special A follows that studio's craft. Within the comedy category, timing, character chemistry and running gags decide whether it lands. At 7.1/10 it earns a solid reception, a safe pick for fans of the genre. Voice casting, including Yuuko Gotou as Hikari Hanazono, adds to the appeal for fans who follow seiyuu. It aired in 2008, which makes it easy to place in the wider anime calendar.