Val x Love English Sub & Dub

About Val x Love

Here is what Val x Love (戦×恋) is about, retold in plain terms: a comedy, ecchi and romance anime by Hoods Entertainment (2019). In short: Takuma Akutsu is not an attractive guy. In fact, his hulking size and ugly face have earned him the nickname "demon", which is ironic since all he really aims is to be left alone.

More of the story: You know who never pays attention to what people want? The King of the Gods, Odin, who chooses that Takuma is the one person who can save Earth from complete destruction. As a result, Takuma comes across his school, class and home all infiltrated by Odin's nine luscious Valkyrie daughters and, in order to become the Army of One that Odin seeks.

As a comedy title, timing, character chemistry and running gags decide whether it lands. Voice work is led by Daisuke Hirakawa as Tooru Inukai and Mao Ichimichi as Rescuva. It will appeal most to viewers who want something light between heavier series. The run is 12 episodes in total, so you know what you are signing up for.

Production & Appeal

Production sits with Hoods Entertainment, which means the visual identity of Val x Love follows that studio's craft. Because it leans on comedy, timing, character chemistry and running gags decide whether it lands. With a 5.4/10 score, it is more of a niche pick than a universal crowd-pleaser. On the casting side, Daisuke Hirakawa voicing Tooru Inukai gives the lead role a recognizable voice. Released in 2019, it competed with that season's other new series for attention.