Utakoi English Sub & Dub

About Utakoi

Here is what Utakoi (超訳百人一首 うた恋い。) is about, retold in plain terms: a comedy and romance anime by TYO Animations (2012). In short: Uta Koi tells the "super-liberal interpretation" of the Hyakuninisshu anthology compiled during Japan's Heian period of 100 romantic poems from 100 different poets such as The Tale of Genji's Murasaki Shikibu.

In a comedy series like this, timing, character chemistry and running gags decide whether it lands. Voice work is led by Yuuki Kaji as Sadaie Fujiwara no and Saori Hayami as Takaiko Fujiwara no.

It will appeal most to viewers who want something light between heavier series. The run is 13 episodes in total, so you know what you are signing up for.

Production & Appeal

Animation is handled by TYO Animations, so the studio's house style defines how Utakoi looks and moves on screen. Within the comedy category, timing, character chemistry and running gags decide whether it lands. A 7.0/10 score points to a dependable, well-liked series. Voice casting, including Yuuki Kaji as Sadaie Fujiwara no, adds to the appeal for fans who follow seiyuu. Released in 2012, it competed with that season's other new series for attention.