Key Facts
An English dub for the anime OceanVeil: Secret Mission Kamui (original title: Himitsu no Kamui) has been announced. It will debut on July 25 at 6:00 p.m. PDT (9:00 p.m. EDT). The company also revealed that an English dub for the television anime of Kamui: Ghost Exorcist Girl (original title: Kamui no Miko) is currently in production.
Details of OceanVeil: Secret Mission Kamui
The anime is directed by Yoshihiro Takamoto at Studio A-Cat, who also handled series composition and scripts. Character designs are by Miyako Yatsu, and sound direction by Yoshikazu Iwanami. The theme song 'Secret Mission Love' is performed by Riko Ikazuchi, who also voices the main heroine.
The story follows two undercover agents, Riko Ikazuchi and her junior partner Noma, who infiltrate an apartment that serves as a hideout for a criminal organization. They pretend to be newlyweds. To convince the culprits, they must act like a married couple in love, leading to intimate situations despite feelings of humiliation and pleasure. Riko endures it all for the sake of justice.
Details of Kamui: Ghost Exorcist Girl
The anime is based on the manga by Konoshiro and Yoshihiro Takamoto. It premiered on July 3 at 25:30 (effectively July 4 at 1:30 a.m. JST) and will air on BS11 on July 7. Crunchyroll began streaming the anime on Friday at 9:30 a.m. PDT (12:30 p.m. EDT).
The story centers on Shizuka Mimizuka, a self-proclaimed 'ordinary' high school girl who is a magnet for ghosts and malevolent spirits. The psychic Kamui hires her as his assistant and live bait. Kamui has overwhelming spiritual power but a bizarre secret: he only gets turned on by ghosts. His purification methods are intimate and lewd. The series is a 'super-sensual' exorcism comedy.
The anime is directed by Yoshihiro Takamoto at Studio A-Cat, with series scripts by Yoshihiro Takamoto and character designs by Miyako Yatsu. The ending theme song 'SAY-BYE!!' is performed by Riko Ikazuchi. The manga debuted in March 2020 on Shogakukan's MangaONE app, and the 12th compiled volume was published on February 19.
Impact and What Readers Should Know
These announcements expand the accessibility of both anime to English-speaking audiences. Fans can look forward to the English dub of OceanVeil: Secret Mission Kamui later this month, while the dub for Kamui: Ghost Exorcist Girl is in production.
FAQ
When does the OceanVeil: Secret Mission Kamui English dub premiere?
The English dub premieres on July 25 at 6:00 p.m. PDT (9:00 p.m. EDT).
What is OceanVeil: Secret Mission Kamui about?
It follows undercover agents Riko Ikazuchi and Noma who pretend to be newlyweds while infiltrating a criminal hideout.
Is there an English dub for Kamui: Ghost Exorcist Girl?
Yes, an English dub is currently in production.