Togainu no Chi English Sub & Dub

About Togainu no Chi

Meet Togainu no Chi, an action, sci-fi and shounen ai anime by A-1 Pictures (2010). Here is the premise in a nutshell. In short: In the wake of a third realm war which left Japan in ruins, an organization known as Vischio seized control of Tokyo and renamed it Toshima. Taking place in its back alleys are battle games known as Igura, overseen by the Vischio, in which contestants battle and bathe in each other's blood to earn the chance to go up against its tournament's king, Il-re.

Another thread: Igura is not the only fighting tournament around; Bl@ster is a similar yet vastly different game since it prohibits murder and the use of weapons. The only way to win is by knocking out the opponent. Akira, a young man isolated from his family, is known to be undefeatable at Bl@ster.

In an action series like this, fight choreography, pacing and sound design carry much of the weight. This one is best suited to viewers who like fast, high-impact fights.

Production & Appeal

Animation is handled by A-1 Pictures, so the studio's house style defines how Togainu no Chi looks and moves on screen. The action focus matters here: fight choreography, pacing and sound design carry much of the weight. With a 6.3/10 score, it is more of a niche pick than a universal crowd-pleaser. It aired in 2010, which makes it easy to place in the wider anime calendar.