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- Format
- TV series
- Episodes
- 26
- Episode length
- 22 min
- Total watch time
- 9 h 32 min
- Status
- Finished
- Aired
- April 3, 2001 – September 25, 2001
- Season
- Spring 2001
- Source
- Video game
- Studio
- Studio DEEN
- Director
- Hiroshi Watanabe, Shunji Yoshida
- Music
- Motoi Sakuraba
- Country
- Japan
- AniList score
- 61/100
Estimated watch time
9h 32m
⚡ 6 days at 5 eps/day
Tags & Tropes
Male Protagonist70%Swordplay60%Magic60%Isekai10%
overview details
Synopsis
Claude C. Kenni, a crewmember on the spaceship Calnus and son of the commander of the ship, is transported to Expel, a backwards planet with swords and magic. He teams up with Rena Lanford, who thinks he is the legendary Warrior of Light, and other characters to investigate the Sorcery Globe, a meteorite that has been causing problems all over the world. (Source: Anime News Network)
Should you watch Star Ocean EX?
Star Ocean EX has been met with mixed reactions, with an average AniList score of 61/100 — 25% of 869 ratings are 8/10 or higher.
It ranks #52 highest-rated anime of 2001, and #46 most popular anime of 2001 on AniList.
Of the 1.6K AniList users who started it, 8.8% dropped it, so it is dropped at a typical rate; 1.3K have finished it.
At about 9 h 32 min in total, plan on one to two weeks at a couple of episodes a day.
Best for viewers who enjoy Adventure, Fantasy, Sci-Fi — especially male protagonist, swordplay, magic.
Where to Watch Officially
Availability, audio and subtitles vary by region and service.
Main cast & voice actors
Creators & key staff
- Director
- Hiroshi Watanabe
- Director
- Shunji Yoshida
- Series composition
- Mayori Sekijima
- Series composition
- Kenichi Kanemaki
- Character design
- Ayako Kurata
- Music
- Motoi Sakuraba
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Star Ocean EX FAQ
How many episodes does Star Ocean EX have?
Star Ocean EX has 26 episodes of about 22 minutes each, roughly 9 h 32 min in total.
How long does it take to watch Star Ocean EX?
About 9 h 32 min back to back. At two episodes a day it takes 13 days; at one hour a day, about 10 days.
Is Star Ocean EX finished?
Yes. Star Ocean EX has finished airing — the final episode aired September 25, 2001.
Is there a season 2 of Star Ocean EX?
No sequel is listed for Star Ocean EX as of October 2026.
Is Star Ocean EX based on a video game?
Yes. Star Ocean EX adapts the video game.
Who animated Star Ocean EX?
Star Ocean EX was animated by Studio DEEN and directed by Hiroshi Watanabe and Shunji Yoshida.
Where can I watch Star Ocean EX?
Star Ocean EX is listed on RetroCrush. Availability varies by region — check the streaming links on this page.