Etotama: Nyankyaku Banrai English Sub & Dub

About Etotama: Nyankyaku Banrai

Meet Etotama: Nyankyaku Banrai (えとたま～猫客万来～), an action, comedy and fantasy anime by Shirogumi and Encourage Films (2021). Here is the premise in a nutshell. At its core: The seemingly eternal cat-and-mouse battle has ended, and now everyone is living peacefully. One day, an Eto-musume (Zodiac girl) named Na-tan appears, to the puzzlement of the 12 signs, and to the unreserved delight of Nya-tan (whose spirits are always lifted by the pure, straightforward Na-tan).

Another thread: Meanwhile, Chu-tan also appears and warns of a looming disaster. "The seal ... has been broken. Who is this mysterious Eto-musume Na-tan?

In an action series like this, fight choreography, pacing and sound design carry much of the weight. Voice work is led by Yumiri Hanamori as Uri-tan and Hiro Shimono as Takeru Amato. This one is best suited to viewers who like fast, high-impact fights. At 1 episodes in total, it is easy to plan a viewing schedule.

Production & Appeal

Animation is handled by Shirogumi and Encourage Films, so the studio's house style defines how Etotama: Nyankyaku Banrai looks and moves on screen. Because it leans on action, fight choreography, pacing and sound design carry much of the weight. Its 6.1/10 score suggests opinions are split, so it suits viewers who already like the genre. On the casting side, Yumiri Hanamori voicing Uri-tan gives the lead role a recognizable voice. It aired in 2021, which makes it easy to place in the wider anime calendar.