The SoulTaker
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Format
TV series
Episodes
13
Episode length
25 min
Total watch time
5 h 25 min
Status
Finished
Aired
April 4, 2001 – July 4, 2001
Season
Spring 2001
Source
Original story
Music
Kou Ootani
Age rating
PG — Teens 13 or older
Country
Japan
AniList score
60/100
Estimated watch time
5h 25m
⚡ 3 days at 5 eps/day

Tags & Tropes

Henshin80%Demons79%Superhero73%Conspiracy60%Twins60%Tragedy53%Tokusatsu40%Dissociative Identities20%Politics20%Terrorism20%
TVFINISHED2001 SPRING6.0 / 10 AniList score

The SoulTaker

The SoulTaker ~魂狩~• The SoulTaker: Tamashiigari
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Synopsis

After the human colony on the moon was destroyed by disease, Kyousuke Date and his mother flee to Earth- separated from their family. They take refuge in a cathedral where his mother hides as a nun for reasons unknown to Kyousuke. After dangerous people find their sanctuary, his mother stabs him before she herself is murdered. Days later, Kyousuke finds himself alive and in the house of a mysterious girl who claims to be his twin Runa- and she is not the only one! Runa suffered a similar fate at the hands of her adoptive mother; however her soul was divided into several pieces making "Flicker girls" who are being hunted by the evil Kirihara Group. The reason Kyousuke survived: his body's DNA conformed to the disease and he is able to transform into a fearsome alien mutant known as the SoulTaker. Kyousuke begins his battle against a hospital of evil mutants and dangerous corporate assassins in order to save himself and the sister he has never known.

Should you watch The SoulTaker?

The SoulTaker has been met with mixed reactions, with an average AniList score of 60/100 — 24% of 1,817 ratings are 8/10 or higher.

It ranks #55 highest-rated anime of 2001, and #21 most popular anime of 2001 on AniList.

Of the 3.4K AniList users who started it, 12.1% dropped it, so it is dropped more often than most; 2.3K have finished it.

At about 5 h 25 min in total, it is a short commitment — a weekend binge.

Best for viewers who enjoy Action, Horror, Sci-Fi — especially henshin, demons, superhero, conspiracy.

Where to Watch Officially

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Episodes

13 episodes are listed.

Main cast & voice actors

Creators & key staff

Series composition
Mayori Sekijima
Character design
Akio Watanabe

Where it fits in the series

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The SoulTaker FAQ

How many episodes does The SoulTaker have?

The SoulTaker has 13 episodes of about 25 minutes each, roughly 5 h 25 min in total.

How long does it take to watch The SoulTaker?

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 SoulTaker finished?

Yes. The SoulTaker has finished airing — the final episode aired July 4, 2001.

Is there a season 2 of The SoulTaker?

No sequel is listed for The SoulTaker as of October 2026.

Is The SoulTaker based on a manga?

No. The SoulTaker is an original anime story, not adapted from a manga or novel.

Who animated The SoulTaker?

The SoulTaker was animated by Tatsunoko Production and directed by Akiyuki Shinbou.