Zettai Shounen English Sub & Dub

About Zettai Shounen

Meet Zettai Shounen (絶対少年), a drama, fantasy and mystery anime by Ajiado and Ginga Ya (2005). Here is the premise in a nutshell. What the story covers: Aizawa Ayumu is a young boy, who is sent to a small town called Tana to live with his father for a while. Even though he doesn't want to go, he agrees to do so when his mother offers him a mountain bike.

Also worth knowing: Ayumu used to live in Tana before, and now his memories of the time are shrouded in mystery - apparently something happened when he was a child. Enter Miku, a young girl who knows more than she tells, weird glowing lights floating around, reflections of UFOish objects in the eyes of cats and dogs, a nosy female announcer, a forest with an unexplained past.

In a drama series like this, character writing and emotional payoff matter more than spectacle. Ayumu Aizawa (Toshiyuki Toyonaga) and Ryousuke Sakakura (Yakkun Sakurazuka) are two of the characters you will meet early. If you count yourself among viewers who prefer story and feelings over flashy action, 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 Ajiado and Ginga Ya, which means the visual identity of Zettai Shounen follows that studio's craft. Because it leans on drama, character writing and emotional payoff matter more than spectacle. Its 6.5/10 score suggests opinions are split, so it suits viewers who already like the genre. On the casting side, Toshiyuki Toyonaga voicing Ayumu Aizawa gives the lead role a recognizable voice. Released in 2005, it competed with that season's other new series for attention.