DRAMAtical Murder English Sub & Dub

About DRAMAtical Murder

DRAMAtical Murder (ドラマティカル マーダー) arrives as an action anime by NAZ (2014), and the premise is easy to summarize. In short: The story takes place many years in the future where the game "Rhyme," a virtual fighting game, is incredibly popular and people possess "AllMates," convenient AI computers. Aoba leads an ordinary life, working at a junk shop and living with his grandmother on the island of Midorijima.

Next up: Unlike his friends, he doesn't participate in Rhyme, nor does he belong in a gang. However, when rumors of people disappearing spread, Aoba stumbles on himself needing to unravel the mysteries behind the island in order to protect his everyday life.

In an action series like this, fight choreography, pacing and sound design carry much of the weight. Aoba Seragaki (Atsushi Kisaichi) and Clear (Masatomo Nakazawa) are two of the characters you will meet early. If you count yourself among viewers who like fast, high-impact fights, put it on your list. With 12 episodes in total, there is enough room for the story to develop.

Production & Appeal

NAZ is the studio behind DRAMAtical Murder, 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 5.5/10 score, it is more of a niche pick than a universal crowd-pleaser. On the casting side, Atsushi Kisaichi voicing Aoba Seragaki gives the lead role a recognizable voice. It aired in 2014, which makes it easy to place in the wider anime calendar.