Valkyria Chronicles English Sub & Dub

About Valkyria Chronicles

Here is what Valkyria Chronicles (戦場のヴァルキュリア) is about, retold in plain terms: an action and romance anime by A-1 Pictures and Sakura Create (2009). In short: Valkyria Chronicles is set in a fictitious continent reminiscent of 1930s Europe. The continent, called Europa, is divided into two main powers: The Imperial Empire, a monarchy in the east, and the alliance of democracies called the Federation in the west.

Soon after, in this world, there is a very important resource called ragnite; its uses range from fueling weapons of war to use in medical treatments. Since ragnite is such an important resource, the Federation and the Empire are constantly at war with each other for it. The story takes place in the neutral country of Gallia, known for its bountiful reserves of ragnite, when the Empire decides to invade and seize the ragnite for themselves.

In an action series like this, fight choreography, pacing and sound design carry much of the weight. Welkin Gunther (Susumu Chiba) and Alicia Melchiott (Marina Inoue) are two of the characters you will meet early. If you count yourself among viewers who like fast, high-impact fights, put it on your list. The run is 26 episodes in total, so you know what you are signing up for.

Production & Appeal

Production sits with A-1 Pictures and Sakura Create, which means the visual identity of Valkyria Chronicles follows that studio's craft. Within the action category, fight choreography, pacing and sound design carry much of the weight. A 7.3/10 score points to a dependable, well-liked series. On the casting side, Susumu Chiba voicing Welkin Gunther gives the lead role a recognizable voice. It aired in 2009, which makes it easy to place in the wider anime calendar.