Urashiman English Sub & Dub

About Urashiman

If you are hunting for a new action series, Urashiman (未来警察ウラシマン) deserves a look (1983). The setup goes like this. In short: In 1983, a young man on the run from the police finds himself mysteriously transported to the year 2050. With no memories and newly developed superhuman abilities, he comes across himself recruited by the Neo Tokyo Mobile Police Unit to help them take down a vicious crime syndicate known as Necrime.

Beyond that: Will this man, now known as Ryu Urashima, be able to take down the Necrime and find his way back to the past? Or will he be trapped in the future forever?

In an action series like this, fight choreography, pacing and sound design carry much of the weight. Voice work is led by Michitaka Kobayashi as Ryuu Urashiman and Akira Kamiya as Claude Mizusawa. This one is best suited to viewers who like fast, high-impact fights. At 50 episodes in total, it is easy to plan a viewing schedule.

Production & Appeal

Animation is handled by Tatsunoko Production, so the studio's house style defines how Urashiman looks and moves on screen. The action focus matters here: fight choreography, pacing and sound design carry much of the weight. Its 6.5/10 score suggests opinions are split, so it suits viewers who already like the genre. Voice casting, including Michitaka Kobayashi as Ryuu Urashiman, adds to the appeal for fans who follow seiyuu. Released in 1983, it competed with that season's other new series for attention.