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Anime DetailsFINISHED
- Format
- TV series
- Episodes
- 12
- Episode length
- 24 min
- Total watch time
- 4 h 48 min
- Status
- Finished
- Aired
- April 8, 2019 – June 24, 2019
- Season
- Spring 2019
- Source
- Video game
- Studio
- Asahi Production
- Director
- Akira Oguro
- Music
- Yoshiaki Fujisawa
- Country
- Japan
- AniList score
- 50/100
Estimated watch time
4h 48m
⚡ 3 days at 5 eps/day
Tags & Tropes
Primarily Male Cast79%Gods79%Male Protagonist70%Historical65%Cute Boys Doing Cute Things10%
TVFINISHED2019 SPRING5.0 / 10 AniList score
Namuamidabutsu! -UTENA-
なむあみだ仏っ！-蓮台 UTENA-• Namu Amida Butsu!: Rendai UTENA
Synopsis
The story follows the Thirteen Buddha, along with Taishakuten and Bonten, who must confront the evil Māra. Māra seeks revenge against Shaka Nyorai, who had previously saved the world from suffering and conflict by achieving enlightenment. (Source: Anime News Network)
Trailer
Watch on YouTubeMain cast & voice actors
Should you watch Namuamidabutsu! -UTENA-?
Only if you enjoy fantasy, especially stories with primarily male cast, gods, male protagonist.
Reception is lukewarm: 50/100 on AniList, with 12% of 969 ratings at 8/10 or higher. It's the #29 highest-rated anime of Spring 2019.
32.2% of viewers drop it before the end, more than most, so give it a few episodes to see if it clicks.
At about 4 h 48 min in total, it is a short commitment — a weekend binge.
Where to Watch Officially
Availability, audio and subtitles vary by region and service.
Episodes
12 episodes are listed.
Creators & key staff
- Director
- Akira Oguro
- Series composition
- Erika Yoshida
- Character design
- Masato Katou
- Music
- Yoshiaki Fujisawa
Opening & ending themes
Theme data from AnimeThemes.moe.
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Namuamidabutsu! -UTENA- FAQ
How many episodes does Namuamidabutsu! -UTENA- have?
Namuamidabutsu! -UTENA- has 12 episodes of about 24 minutes each, roughly 4 h 48 min in total.
How long does it take to watch Namuamidabutsu! -UTENA-?
About 4 h 48 min back to back. At two episodes a day it takes 6 days; at one hour a day, about 5 days.
Is Namuamidabutsu! -UTENA- finished?
Yes. Namuamidabutsu! -UTENA- has finished airing — the final episode aired June 24, 2019.
Is there a season 2 of Namuamidabutsu! -UTENA-?
No sequel is listed for Namuamidabutsu! -UTENA- as of October 2026.
Is Namuamidabutsu! -UTENA- based on a video game?
Yes. Namuamidabutsu! -UTENA- adapts the video game.
Who animated Namuamidabutsu! -UTENA-?
Namuamidabutsu! -UTENA- was animated by Asahi Production and directed by Akira Oguro.
Who sings the opening of Namuamidabutsu! -UTENA-?
The opening, "Sorauta", is performed by an uncredited artist.
Where can I watch Namuamidabutsu! -UTENA-?
Namuamidabutsu! -UTENA- is listed on HIDIVE, Crunchyroll. Availability varies by region — check the streaming links on this page.