Sakuya Ookouchi
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- Format
- TV series
- Episodes
- 44
- Episode length
- 24 min
- Total watch time
- 17 h 36 min
- Status
- Finished
- Aired
- April 20, 1999 – March 25, 2000
- Season
- Spring 1999
- Source
- Manga
- Studio
- Studio Hibari
- Director
- Hiroko Tokita
- Original creator
- Mayu Shinjou
- Music
- Cher Watanabe, Kan Sawada
- Age rating
- PG — Teens 13 or older
- Country
- Japan
- AniList score
- 64/100
Estimated watch time
17h 36m
⚡ 9 days at 5 eps/day
Tags & Tropes
Shoujo79%Band79%Female Protagonist79%Primarily Male Cast79%Male Harem60%Rock Music20%
overview details
Synopsis
After the break up of their old band, guitarist Yuki & drummer Santa decide to form a new one. They recruit bass player Towa, young guitarist Atsuro, and after much persuasion, vocalist Sakuya. Together they form Lucifer and they struggle to make it in the music business, and also to stay together. As well, they have to deal with personal issues, such as parental objections, and watching their old bands succeed ahead of them. Sakuya is the most troubled band member, as he has to deal with his tragic past, and his relationship with teenaged lyricist Aine.
Should you watch Kaikan Phrase?
Kaikan Phrase has been met with mixed reactions, with an average AniList score of 64/100 — 41% of 444 ratings are 8/10 or higher.
It ranks #37 highest-rated anime of 1999, and #42 most popular anime of 1999 on AniList.
Of the 996 AniList users who started it, 12.6% dropped it, so it is dropped more often than most; 616 have finished it.
At roughly 17 h 36 min in total, it is a long commitment — about 3 weeks at an hour a day.
Best for viewers who enjoy Drama, Music, Romance — especially shoujo, band, female protagonist, primarily male cast.
Where to Watch Officially
A streaming link is not listed for this title yet.
Episodes
44 episodes are listed.
Main cast & voice actors
Creators & key staff
- Original creator
- Mayu Shinjou
- Director
- Hiroko Tokita
- Series composition
- Reiko Yoshida
- Series composition
- Michihiro Tsuchiya
- Series composition
- Katsuhiko Koide
- Character design
- Yumi Nakayama
- Music
- Cher Watanabe
- Music
- Kan Sawada
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Kaikan Phrase FAQ
How many episodes does Kaikan Phrase have?
Kaikan Phrase has 44 episodes of about 24 minutes each, roughly 17 h 36 min in total.
How long does it take to watch Kaikan Phrase?
About 17 h 36 min back to back. At two episodes a day it takes 22 days; at one hour a day, about 18 days.
Is Kaikan Phrase finished?
Yes. Kaikan Phrase has finished airing — the final episode aired March 25, 2000.
Is there a season 2 of Kaikan Phrase?
No sequel is listed for Kaikan Phrase as of October 2026. You can continue the story in the original manga.
Is Kaikan Phrase based on a manga?
Yes. Kaikan Phrase adapts the manga by Mayu Shinjou.
Who animated Kaikan Phrase?
Kaikan Phrase was animated by Studio Hibari and directed by Hiroko Tokita.