Yozakura Quartet: Hana no Uta English Sub & Dub

About Yozakura Quartet: Hana no Uta

Yozakura Quartet: Hana no Uta blends action, comedy and supernatural by Tatsunoko Production (2013). Below is a fresh retelling of what the story is about. The premise: Hundreds of years ago, the borders between the worlds of humans and youkai temporarily overlapped, resulting in many residents of both crossing over to the other side. In the years since this event, the town of Sakurashin has become a central hub for all inter-dimensional affairs—a result of both the sacred Seven Pillars around the town serving as a beacon for the youkai.

As things develop, this office is composed of Hime Yarizakura, the young mayor of the town; satori Ao Nanami, who can read people's minds; half-youkai Kotoha Isone, who can summon anything by speaking a word; oni siblings, Kyousuke and Touka Kishi. Besides volunteer and arbitration work, the Life Counseling Office also suppresses any Strikes: rare occurrences where humans are without warning infused with youkai abilities and go on a rampage. The appearance of a sinister man signals trouble as Strikes become increasingly common, political rivals make their moves, and malicious individuals descend upon the town.

In an action series like this, fight choreography, pacing and sound design carry much of the weight. This one is best suited to viewers who like fast, high-impact fights.

Production & Appeal

Production sits with Tatsunoko Production, which means the visual identity of Yozakura Quartet: Hana no Uta follows that studio's craft. Within the action category, fight choreography, pacing and sound design carry much of the weight. A 7.5/10 score points to a dependable, well-liked series. Released in 2013, it competed with that season's other new series for attention.