Zenonzard: THE ANIMATION English Sub & Dub

About Zenonzard: THE ANIMATION

Meet Zenonzard: THE ANIMATION (ゼノンザード THE ANIMATION), an action, drama and sci-fi anime by 8-bit (2020). Here is the premise in a nutshell. The setup: The year 20XX. Humans called "Concodes" and ultra-high-performance AI called "Codeman" team up as buddies to compete in the card battle game ZENONZARD.

Beyond that: People are going wild with excitement at the realm championships, THE ZENON. One day, Souta Azuma, an average high school student, is challenged to a battle by a mysterious woman, Eilietta Lash. She reveals that she’s a Codeman and that her intent is to team up with Souta and participate in THE ZENON.

With action at the core, fight choreography, pacing and sound design carry much of the weight. Voice work is led by Yuuichirou Umehara as Ash Claude and Megumi Han as Shion Saionji. If you count yourself among viewers who like fast, high-impact fights, put it on your list. The run is 9 episodes in total, so you know what you are signing up for.

Production & Appeal

Production sits with 8-bit, which means the visual identity of Zenonzard: THE ANIMATION follows that studio's craft. Within the action category, fight choreography, pacing and sound design carry much of the weight. Its 5.6/10 score suggests opinions are split, so it suits viewers who already like the genre. Voice casting, including Yuuichirou Umehara as Ash Claude, adds to the appeal for fans who follow seiyuu. Released in 2020, it competed with that season's other new series for attention.