Three Leaves, Three Colors English Sub & Dub

About Three Leaves, Three Colors

If you are hunting for a new comedy series, Three Leaves, Three Colors (三者三葉) deserves a look (2016). The setup goes like this. At its core: Futaba Odagiri is the energetic transfer student who befriends Teru Hayama, the class president who is meaner than she looks, and Youko Nishikawa, a former rich girl who still acts like a princess. Three very different girls who only share one thing: the kanji for leaf in their names.

More of the story: Balancing school and life is hard enough, but what about dealing with clashing personalities on top of it all?

With comedy at the core, timing, character chemistry and running gags decide whether it lands. Voice work is led by Ayaka Imamura as Teru Hayama and Yuu Wakui as Youko Nishikawa. It will appeal most to viewers who want something light between heavier series. At 12 episodes in total, it is easy to plan a viewing schedule.

Production & Appeal

Production sits with Doga Kobo, which means the visual identity of Three Leaves, Three Colors follows that studio's craft. Within the comedy category, timing, character chemistry and running gags decide whether it lands. With a 6.9/10 score, it is more of a niche pick than a universal crowd-pleaser. Voice casting, including Ayaka Imamura as Teru Hayama, adds to the appeal for fans who follow seiyuu. Released in 2016, it competed with that season's other new series for attention.