Switch English Sub & Dub

About Switch

Switch (スイッチ) arrives as an action anime by Actas (2008), and the premise is easy to summarize. In short: Two newbies at the Narcotic Control Department in Japan, Haru and Kai, struggle against: drug dealers, gangs, murderers, psychopaths, enigmatic organizations, and mad people in general. The gentle and caring one of the group, Kai, who has problems of his own, has the tendency of turning into a lethal killing machine in certain scenarios.

From there, the way he acts changes like that of a "switch". As the two do their job, answers of what is behind Kai's odd behavior and who exactly he is, is revealed.

As an action title, fight choreography, pacing and sound design carry much of the weight. Voice work is led by Jun Fukuyama as Kai Etou and Junichi Suwabe as Hiki Masataka. It will appeal most to viewers who like fast, high-impact fights. The run is 2 episodes in total, so you know what you are signing up for.

Production & Appeal

Actas is the studio behind Switch, and its direction shapes everything from character design to motion. Within the action category, fight choreography, pacing and sound design carry much of the weight. With a 6.2/10 score, it is more of a niche pick than a universal crowd-pleaser. Voice casting, including Jun Fukuyama as Kai Etou, adds to the appeal for fans who follow seiyuu. Released in 2008, it competed with that season's other new series for attention.