Pumpkin Scissors English Sub & Dub

About Pumpkin Scissors

Pumpkin Scissors (パンプキン・シザーズ) arrives as an action anime by GONZO and Nomad (2006), and the premise is easy to summarize. At its core: Alice Malvin commands a military propaganda unit, but she idealistically yearns to cut through the deception. When she uncovers a super-soldier program known as The Invisible Nine, she comes across herself trapped in a web of deadly secrets.

Next up: Malvin turns to an unlikely ally—Randel Orland, a hulking veteran who may hold the key to unlocking the mysteries of The Invisible Nine.

With action at the core, fight choreography, pacing and sound design carry much of the weight. Alice L. Malvin (Shizuka Itou) and Randal Oland (Kenta Miyake) are two of the characters you will meet early. This one is best suited to viewers who like fast, high-impact fights. At 24 episodes in total, it is easy to plan a viewing schedule.

Production & Appeal

Animation is handled by GONZO and Nomad, so the studio's house style defines how Pumpkin Scissors looks and moves on screen. The action focus matters here: 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. On the casting side, Shizuka Itou voicing Alice L. Malvin gives the lead role a recognizable voice. Released in 2006, it competed with that season's other new series for attention.