Valkyrie Drive: Mermaid English Sub & Dub

About Valkyrie Drive: Mermaid

Looking for background on Valkyrie Drive: Mermaid (ヴァルキリードライヴ マーメイド)? This action, ecchi and fantasy series by ARMS (2015) starts out like this. The setup: After adorable “mermaid” Mamori is transferred to one of five artificial islands, she’s cornered, attacked and before long saved by another beautiful transfer named Mirei. Unfortunately, even after the girl intervenes, Mamori’s attackers refuse to let up.

Beyond that: Just when they think all hope is lost, Mirei and Mamori share a passionate kiss that turns the little “mermaid” into a mighty sword.

In an action series like this, fight choreography, pacing and sound design carry much of the weight. Mamori Tokonome (Mikako Izawa) and Mirei Shikishima (Yuka Iguchi) are two of the characters you will meet early. This one is best suited to viewers who like fast, high-impact fights. With 12 episodes in total, there is enough room for the story to develop.

Production & Appeal

Production sits with ARMS, which means the visual identity of Valkyrie Drive: Mermaid follows that studio's craft. Within the action category, fight choreography, pacing and sound design carry much of the weight. Its 5.5/10 score suggests opinions are split, so it suits viewers who already like the genre. Voice casting, including Mikako Izawa as Mamori Tokonome, adds to the appeal for fans who follow seiyuu. Released in 2015, it competed with that season's other new series for attention.