Jormungand has built a real following in the US on Crunchyroll Amazon Channel among viewers who do not usually seek out animation. 2 seasons in, and the quality has not slipped. 81 people have weighed in on TMDB, and the verdict leans heavily positive. Shizuka Itoh's voice work is a big part of what makes it distinctive. There is no real reason to keep putting it off — it is right there on Crunchyroll Amazon Channel.

Whatever else is competing for your attention this week, Jormungand is worth clearing space for. Jormungand treats animation as a medium, not a limitation. Jonah is a child soldier and the newest bodyguard for Koko, an international arms dealer with an entourage of hired guns. The cold-blooded kid hates Koko’s line of work, but following her into the darkest corners of the black market might be the only way he can find those responsible for his family’s slaughter. Besides, his employer isn’t like most merchants of death. Shizuka Itoh and Mutsumi Tamura bring voice work that does more than the format usually asks for. The series ran for 2 seasons from 2012, building a story that gave its audience time to invest properly. What makes Jormungand more than a curiosity is writing that would hold up in any format. The consistency throughout is what elevates it — not every moment is the best, but none of them are a reason to stop watching.

If you have been sleeping on Jormungand because of the format, the format is not the issue here. If you have already watched Bungo Stray Dogs, Jormungand is a natural next step. The complete run is available and best experienced without too much prior knowledge of where it goes. Visually distinctive and narratively ambitious in ways that hold up regardless of format. Worth watching in order from the beginning.

Jormungand wrapped up in 2012 — and 2 seasons are available to watch from start to finish. Find exactly where it's streaming below, and TV Butler Pro's free voice app makes it effortless to track your progress as you go. Just say the name, and Butler finds it instantly, tells you which service has it, and remembers exactly where you left off.