Strange+ English Sub & Dub

About Strange+

If you are hunting for a new comedy series, Strange+ (ストレンジ・プラス) deserves a look (2014). The setup goes like this. In short: The story begins with a teenaged boy named Kou who came to the slums to search for Takumi, his missing big brother who ran away years ago. The brothers reunite, and it turns out that Takumi now heads the Mikuni Detective Agency.

Next up: Kou aims to bring Takumi back, but he doesn't want go back home himself. He sets off working at the agency, doing odds and ends.

As a comedy title, timing, character chemistry and running gags decide whether it lands. Kou (Tomokazu Seki) and Takumi (Jun Fukuyama) are two of the characters you will meet early. This one is best suited to viewers who want something light between heavier series. With 12 episodes in total, there is enough room for the story to develop.

Production & Appeal

Seven is the studio behind Strange+, and its direction shapes everything from character design to motion. Because it leans on comedy, timing, character chemistry and running gags decide whether it lands. Its 5.4/10 score suggests opinions are split, so it suits viewers who already like the genre. On the casting side, Tomokazu Seki voicing Kou gives the lead role a recognizable voice. It aired in 2014, which makes it easy to place in the wider anime calendar.