Soul Buster English Sub & Dub

About Soul Buster

Here is what Soul Buster (侍灵演武) is about, retold in plain terms: an action anime by Studio Pierrot (2016). In short: An adaptation of author Bai Mao's Chinese novel series based on Romance of the Three Kingdoms. Keishuu, China. The history books say that in the era of the Three Kingdoms, this land was a place of never-ending war.

Soon after, a young high school boy, Sonshin, who hates his city's history, is troubled by a certain dream. When he wakes up from the dream, odd things begin to happen one after another, and without understanding what's going on, he suddenly finds himself facing Gien, one of the generals from the Romance of the Three Kingdoms. Just before Gien's blade strikes home, an enigmatic beautiful woman appears in front of Sonshin.

With action at the core, fight choreography, pacing and sound design carry much of the weight. Un Ryou (Seira Ryuu) and Yu Shuu (Rui Tanabe) are two of the characters you will meet early. Think of it as a pick for viewers who like fast, high-impact fights. The run is 12 episodes in total, so you know what you are signing up for.

Production & Appeal

Animation is handled by Studio Pierrot, so the studio's house style defines how Soul Buster looks and moves on screen. The action focus matters here: fight choreography, pacing and sound design carry much of the weight. Its 5.0/10 score suggests opinions are split, so it suits viewers who already like the genre. Voice casting, including Seira Ryuu as Un Ryou, adds to the appeal for fans who follow seiyuu. It aired in 2016, which makes it easy to place in the wider anime calendar.