Val x Love English Sub & Dub

About Val x Love

If you are hunting for a new comedy series, Val x Love (戦×恋) deserves a look (2019). The setup goes like this. At its core: 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.

Next up: 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 stumbles on 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. This one is best suited 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

Hoods Entertainment is the studio behind Val x Love, and its direction shapes everything from character design to motion. Within the comedy category, timing, character chemistry and running gags decide whether it lands. Its 5.4/10 score suggests opinions are split, so it suits viewers who already like the genre. Voice casting, including Daisuke Hirakawa as Tooru Inukai, adds to the appeal for fans who follow seiyuu. It aired in 2019, which makes it easy to place in the wider anime calendar.