Ouji Tanaka
main character
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6.6
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Anime DetailsFINISHED
- Format
- TV series
- Episodes
- 13
- Episode length
- 25 min
- Total watch time
- 5 h 25 min
- Status
- Finished
- Aired
- July 8, 1999 – October 7, 1999
- Season
- Summer 1999
- Source
- Original story
- Studio
- AIC
- Director
- Yasuhito Kikuchi
- Music
- Kouchi Korenaga
- Age rating
- R — 17+ (violence & profanity)
- Country
- Japan
- AniList score
- 66/100
Estimated watch time
5h 25m
⚡ 3 days at 5 eps/day
Tags & Tropes
Band100%Family Life93%Rock Music90%Space88%Male Protagonist88%Surreal Comedy79%War79%Metal Music79%Rotoscoping46%CGI45%
TVFINISHED1999 SUMMER6.6 / 10 AniList score
The Legend of Black Heaven
課長王子• Kachou Ouji
Synopsis
Ouji Tanaka has a wife, a child and a mundane job as a salary man in Tokyo's modern society. But life wasn't dull for him to begin with; 15 years ago, he was known as "Gabriel", leader of a short-lived heavy metal band called Black Heaven. Ouji's life gets a sudden change in direction when he is invited by a mysterious blonde woman named Layla to pick up his Gibson Flying V and once again display his "legendary" guitar skills, not knowing that his music generates power for a massive weapon in an intergalactic war. (Source: Anime News Network)
Should you watch The Legend of Black Heaven?
The Legend of Black Heaven has been met with mixed reactions, with an average AniList score of 66/100 — 32% of 1,965 ratings are 8/10 or higher.
It ranks #29 highest-rated anime of 1999, and #17 most popular anime of 1999 on AniList.
Of the 3.4K AniList users who started it, 9.2% dropped it, so it is dropped at a typical rate; 2.4K have finished it.
At about 5 h 25 min in total, it is a short commitment — a weekend binge.
Best for viewers who enjoy Adventure, Comedy, Music — especially band, family life, rock music, space.
Where to Watch Officially
Availability, audio and subtitles vary by region and service.
Episodes
13 episodes are listed.
Main cast & voice actors
Creators & key staff
- Director
- Yasuhito Kikuchi
- Series composition
- Naruhisa Arakawa
- Character design
- Kazuto Nakazawa
- Music
- Kouchi Korenaga
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The Legend of Black Heaven FAQ
How many episodes does The Legend of Black Heaven have?
The Legend of Black Heaven has 13 episodes of about 25 minutes each, roughly 5 h 25 min in total.
How long does it take to watch The Legend of Black Heaven?
About 5 h 25 min back to back. At two episodes a day it takes 7 days; at one hour a day, about 6 days.
Is The Legend of Black Heaven finished?
Yes. The Legend of Black Heaven has finished airing — the final episode aired October 7, 1999.
Is there a season 2 of The Legend of Black Heaven?
No sequel is listed for The Legend of Black Heaven as of October 2026.
Is The Legend of Black Heaven based on a manga?
No. The Legend of Black Heaven is an original anime story, not adapted from a manga or novel.
Who animated The Legend of Black Heaven?
The Legend of Black Heaven was animated by AIC and APPP and directed by Yasuhito Kikuchi.
Where can I watch The Legend of Black Heaven?
The Legend of Black Heaven is listed on Crunchyroll. Availability varies by region — check the streaming links on this page.