Ultraviolet: Code 044 English Sub & Dub

About Ultraviolet: Code 044

Looking for background on Ultraviolet: Code 044? This action and sci-fi series by Madhouse (2008) starts out like this. The premise: 044 grows into the strongest female soldier excelling in combat through gene manipulation using a virus. However, in exchange for her abilities, her days become numbered.

Further in, the next task of the government is to destroy a bloodthirsty squad, Phage, and its leader King. In her clash, she encounters a Phage soldier, Luka, and stumbles on herself unable to kill him. She wonders why, but as a result, Daxus Jr., the leader of the government group, regards her as a traitor.

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

Production sits with Madhouse, which means the visual identity of Ultraviolet: Code 044 follows that studio's craft. The action focus matters here: fight choreography, pacing and sound design carry much of the weight. Its 5.8/10 score suggests opinions are split, so it suits viewers who already like the genre. It aired in 2008, which makes it easy to place in the wider anime calendar.