The First Order English Sub & Dub

About The First Order

If you are hunting for a new action series, The First Order (第一序列) deserves a look (2023). The setup goes like this. In short: Having endured a nuclear winter, humanity is no longer the master of this world. Species have mutated, and survival resources are scarce, leaving people to face an unpredictable future and environment fraught with constant crises.

From there, to protect themselves, humans have erected countless fortifications, yet many still live beyond the walls, eking out a meager existence by hunting in the wild. The protagonist, Ren Xiaosu, and his younger “brother,” Yan Liuyuan, are among them—bound not by blood but by a shared fate, the two grow ever stronger through sheer willpower, and at an unexpected moment. Driven by the need to make a living and safeguard his family, Ren Xiaosu leaves the town where he has always lived and ventures into the Border Mountains.

In an action series like this, fight choreography, pacing and sound design carry much of the weight. It will appeal most to viewers who like fast, high-impact fights. With 16 episodes in total, there is enough room for the story to develop.

Production & Appeal

Animation is handled by Passion Paint Animation, so the studio's house style defines how The First Order looks and moves on screen. Within the action category, fight choreography, pacing and sound design carry much of the weight. Its 6.9/10 score suggests opinions are split, so it suits viewers who already like the genre. Released in 2023, it competed with that season's other new series for attention.