AI NO KUSABI is a gritty, suspenseful, and sensual four-episode OVA based on a novel by award-winning female sci-fi author Rieko Yoshihara. The series takes on heavy hitting subject matter including systemic racism, sexual agency and social isolation. Set in a dystopian future, the patriarchal society of the planet Amoi lives under a strict caste system overseen by the authoritarian control of a supercomputer named Jupiter. Social class is determined by the color of one’s hair, and Iason sits at the top of the pecking order as a ‘Blondie’. His privileged life draws scandal when he chooses to take in a ‘mongrel’ gang leader named Riki as a ‘pet.’ There are no taboos against the lighter-haired elites staking claim to the dark-haired denizens of the slum, but when Riki commits an unforgivable act, the intensity of their relationship begins to draw dangerous attention. As emotions and tensions escalate, will Iason and Riki escape the fateful consequences of their forbidden romance?

If freedom were to open up in front of you, what would you do? Kocha Sound is thrilled to present the full cast list for one of the first HD, Dubbed Yaoi titles on Blu-Ray. Look for it Winter 2017 on Blu-ray, DVD and streaming platforms. Order it now!

Cast and Crew:







ADR Director: Brittany Lauda

Casting: Kocha Sound

Assistant ADR Director: Matt Shipman

Lead Writer: Matt Shipman

ADR Writers:

Matt Shipman (Ep 1& 3)

Y. Chang (Ep 2 & 4)

Production Consultant: Y. Chang

ADR Engineer: Matt Shipman

Assistant ADR Engineer: Brittany Lauda

Dialogue Editing: Kocha Sound

Mix Engineer: Justin Ramos

Executive Producer: John Sirabella

Associate Producer: Carl Morano

Assistant Producers: Kocha Sound

Recorded at Kocha Sound Brittany LaudaKocha SoundMatt ShipmanMatt ShipmanMatt Shipman (Ep 1& 3)Y. Chang (Ep 2 & 4): Y. ChangMatt ShipmanBrittany LaudaKocha SoundJustin RamosJohn SirabellaCarl Morano: Kocha Sound Main Cast:

Iason Mink: Todd Haberkorn

Riki: Darren Mitchell



Supporting Cast:





Guy: Ricco Fajardo

Kirie: Bryson Baugus

Norris: Matt Shipman

Sid: Austin Tindle

Luke: Tyson Rinehart

Maxi: Ray Hurd

Katze: Michael A. Zekas

Jeek Leader: Clifford Chapin

Jeek Lackey: Jordan Dash Cruz Ricco FajardoBryson BaugusMatt ShipmanAustin TindleTyson Rinehart: Ray HurdMichael A. ZekasClifford Chapin: Jordan Dash Cruz



Daryl: Y. Chang

Mimea: Elizabeth Maxwell

Raoul: Chuck Huber

Orphe: John Swasey

Aisha: Meli Grant

Gideon: Marcus Stimac

Gilbert: Keith Silverstein

Hubert: P.M. Seymour

Marcus: Lucas Schuneman

Y. ChangElizabeth MaxwellChuck HuberJohn SwaseyMeli GrantMarcus StimacKeith SilversteinP.M. SeymourLucas Schuneman



Additional Voices:

Brittany Lauda, Madeleine Morris, Michaela Amanda Laws, Jacob Browning, Alex Mai, Jordan Jones, Gene Marks, Lucas Schuneman, Keith Silverstein, Patrick Seymour, John Swasey, Marcus Stimac, Austin Tindle, Clifford Chapin, Jordan Dash Cruz, Ray Hurd, Meli Grant

What people are saying:

“I actually think this is one of the best dubs I’ve ever seen, boys love or otherwise… because every single performance is 100% good…we need more of this…this attention to detail, this level of polish” – Dubtalk Podcast

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