Zipang English Sub & Dub

About Zipang

Zipang (ジパング) arrives as an action anime by Studio DEEN (2004), and the premise is easy to summarize. The setup: Mirai, an improved Kongou-class Aegis guided missile destroyer, is one of the newest and most advanced ships in the entire Japanese Self Defense Force (SDF). Her crew, also one of the newest, is lead by Capt.

Next up: Umezu Saburo and Executive Officer Kadomatsu Yosuke. While running scheduled training exercises one day, Mirai encounters a fierce storm that throws their navigation systems into temporary disarray. After a few minutes of recovery, the crew is shocked to discover that they've been transported back in time to June 4, 1942—The Fight of Midway, during Realm War II.

As an action title, fight choreography, pacing and sound design carry much of the weight. Takumi Kusaka (Hiroki Touchi) and Masayuki Kikuchi (Takanori Hoshino) are two of the characters you will meet early. Think of it as a pick for viewers who like fast, high-impact fights. With 26 episodes in total, there is enough room for the story to develop.

Production & Appeal

Production sits with Studio DEEN, which means the visual identity of Zipang follows that studio's craft. Because it leans on action, fight choreography, pacing and sound design carry much of the weight. A 7.2/10 score points to a dependable, well-liked series. Voice casting, including Hiroki Touchi as Takumi Kusaka, adds to the appeal for fans who follow seiyuu. Released in 2004, it competed with that season's other new series for attention.