URAHARA English Sub & Dub

About URAHARA

Looking for background on URAHARA? This action, comedy and fantasy series by Shirogumi and EMT Squared (2017) starts out like this. In short: Three high school girls are putting together a limited-time shop called "PARK" in Japan's Harajuku. One day, aliens come to Earth with the intent to steal the famed district's culture.

As things develop, at the same time, an unexplained girl appears. The three girls band together to defeat the alien threat and protect their beloved Harajuku.

With action at the core, fight choreography, pacing and sound design carry much of the weight. Voice work is led by Sumire Uesaka as Mari Shirako and Luna Haruna as Rito Sudou. It will appeal most to viewers who like fast, high-impact fights. The run is 12 episodes in total, so you know what you are signing up for.

Production & Appeal

Shirogumi and EMT Squared is the studio behind URAHARA, and its direction shapes everything from character design to motion. The action focus matters here: fight choreography, pacing and sound design carry much of the weight. Its 5.3/10 score suggests opinions are split, so it suits viewers who already like the genre. On the casting side, Sumire Uesaka voicing Mari Shirako gives the lead role a recognizable voice. It aired in 2017, which makes it easy to place in the wider anime calendar.