Planet With English Sub & Dub

About Planet With

If you are hunting for a new action series, Planet With (プラネット・ウィズ) deserves a look (2018). The setup goes like this. The premise: Souya Kuroi has dreams of people with superpowers fighting a massive dragon in the sky, but his real life is almost as weird. He's had amnesia for about two weeks and been taken in by a maid and an anthropomorphic cat.

Along the way, when a UFO in the shape of a stuffed bear approaches Sorimasaka City and other metros around the realm, he's startled to see seven rainbow-sparkling heroes zoom out to confront it – just like in his dream. Even weirder, the maid aims him to leave his shelter to confront these heroes and take the source of their strength.

In an action series like this, fight choreography, pacing and sound design carry much of the weight. Voice work is led by Shiori Izawa as Ginko Kuroi and Rikiya Koyama as Sensei. It will appeal most to viewers who like fast, high-impact fights. At 12 episodes in total, it is easy to plan a viewing schedule.

Production & Appeal

J.C.STAFF is the studio behind Planet With, 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 6.9/10 score, it is more of a niche pick than a universal crowd-pleaser. Voice casting, including Shiori Izawa as Ginko Kuroi, adds to the appeal for fans who follow seiyuu. It aired in 2018, which makes it easy to place in the wider anime calendar.