Apocalypse Zero English Sub & Dub

About Apocalypse Zero

Apocalypse Zero (覚悟のススメ) arrives as an action anime by Ashi Productions (1996), and the premise is easy to summarize. The setup: In the post-apocalyptic world that Earth has become in the 21st century, monsters, mutants, and demons all roam the land looking for human prey. Kakugo and Harara have been trained by their father in the ancient Zero fighting technique, to protect the last remnants of humanity, and restore hope and peace on Earth.

Also worth knowing: Powered by both their superior fighting skills and their hidden techniques, as well as special living armor made from the souls of age-old warriors. With all their training, Harara succumbs to the evil within, killing their father and believing Kakugo is dead as well. Their fates are still intertwined.

As an action title, fight choreography, pacing and sound design carry much of the weight. Voice work is led by Kouichi Yamadera as Kakugo Hagakure and Megumi Ogata as Harara Hagakure. If you count yourself among viewers who like fast, high-impact fights, put it on your list. With 2 episodes, there is enough room for the story to develop.

Production & Appeal

Ashi Productions is the studio behind Apocalypse Zero, and its direction shapes everything from character design to motion. Within the action category, fight choreography, pacing and sound design carry much of the weight. With a 4.7/10 score, it is more of a niche pick than a universal crowd-pleaser. On the casting side, Kouichi Yamadera voicing Kakugo Hagakure gives the lead role a recognizable voice. Released in 1996, it competed with that season's other new series for attention.