Lance N' Masques English Sub & Dub

About Lance N' Masques

Lance N' Masques (ランス・アンド・マスクス) blends action and fantasy by Studio Gokumi (2015). Below is a fresh retelling of what the story is about. At its core: Yotaro Hanafusa is a descendent of the “Knights of the World.” With the Knight’s Code of Chivalry hammered into him since childhood, Yotaro cannot stop himself from saving damsels in distress. He wears a mask, and is known on the street as “Knight Lancer” but he has always kept his identity a concealed.

Soon after, while on an outing, Yotaro saves a 6-year-old girl, Makio Kidoin, the only child of a mighty business tycoon. When Yotaro discovers that Makio leads a lonely life in a huge estate, he resolves to protect her. He and his friends disguise themselves as lodgers and move into her mansion.

As an action title, fight choreography, pacing and sound design carry much of the weight. Voice work is led by Daiki Yamashita as Youtarou Hanabusa and Ari Ozawa as Makio Kidouin. It will appeal most to viewers who like fast, high-impact fights. With 12 episodes in total, there is enough room for the story to develop.

Production & Appeal

Production sits with Studio Gokumi, which means the visual identity of Lance N' Masques follows that studio's craft. Because it leans on action, fight choreography, pacing and sound design carry much of the weight. Its 4.8/10 score suggests opinions are split, so it suits viewers who already like the genre. Voice casting, including Daiki Yamashita as Youtarou Hanabusa, adds to the appeal for fans who follow seiyuu. Released in 2015, it competed with that season's other new series for attention.