The Severing Crime Edge English Sub & Dub

About The Severing Crime Edge

The Severing Crime Edge (断裁分離のクライムエッジ) blends action, fantasy and romance by Studio Gokumi (2013). Below is a fresh retelling of what the story is about. At its core: Haimura Kiri is a seemingly everyday boy with one slight problem: he is obsessed with cutting other people's hair. One day he crosses paths with Mushiyanokouji Iwai, the "Hair Queen" who cannot cut her hair because of an inherited curse.

Another thread: Kiri finds out that his scissor, "Dansai Bunri no Crime Edge" is the only thing that can cut them. Little did he know that their meeting sparked the start of an old murder game to kill the "Hair Queen" using the cursed killing tools, the "Killing Goods. Can Kiri protect Iwai from the Killing Goods Owners?

With action at the core, fight choreography, pacing and sound design carry much of the weight. Kiri Haimura (Natsuki Hanae) and Iwai Mushanokouji (Kotori Koiwai) are two of the characters you will meet early. This one is best suited to viewers who like fast, high-impact fights. At 13 episodes in total, it is easy to plan a viewing schedule.

Production & Appeal

Production sits with Studio Gokumi, which means the visual identity of The Severing Crime Edge follows that studio's craft. 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. On the casting side, Natsuki Hanae voicing Kiri Haimura gives the lead role a recognizable voice. It aired in 2013, which makes it easy to place in the wider anime calendar.