Tetsu Hayami
main character
OVA
6.6
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Anime DetailsFINISHED
- Format
- OVA
- Episodes
- 4
- Episode length
- 32 min
- Total watch time
- 2 h 8 min
- Status
- Finished
- Aired
- October 25, 1998 – March 25, 2000
- Season
- Fall 1998
- Source
- Manga
- Studio
- GONZO
- Director
- Mahiro Maeda
- Original creator
- Satoru Ozawa
- Age rating
- PG — Teens 13 or older
- Country
- Japan
- AniList score
- 66/100
Estimated watch time
2h 8m
⚡ 1 days at 5 eps/day
Tags & Tropes
Military100%War100%Post-Apocalyptic82%Proxy Battle79%Chimera79%Ships79%Monster Girl79%Monster Boy79%Environmental79%Kaiju75%
OVAFINISHED1998 FALL6.6 / 10 AniList score
Blue Submarine No. 6
青の6号• Ao no 6-gou
Synopsis
The once famous and well respected scientist Zorndyke has bred a new genre of living being, one that thrives on the oceans and lives to destroy humans. Zorndyke believes it is time that the humans were relieved of their rule of the earth. It is up to Blue Submarine No. 6 and the rest of the Blue fleet to put an end to Zorndyke's madness and creations. (Source: Anime News Network)
Main cast & voice actors
Should you watch Blue Submarine No. 6?
Probably, if you enjoy action, adventure and mecha, especially stories with military, war, post-apocalyptic.
Reception is positive but mixed: 66/100 on AniList, with 31% of 4.5K ratings at 8/10 or higher. It's the #10 highest-rated anime of 1998.
Once people start, they tend to finish: only 3.7% of viewers drop it.
At about 2 h 8 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
4 episodes are listed.
Creators & key staff
- Original creator
- Satoru Ozawa
- Director
- Mahiro Maeda
- Character design
- Takeshi Honda
- Character design
- Range Murata
- Character design
- Kouichi Arai
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Blue Submarine No. 6 FAQ
How many episodes does Blue Submarine No. 6 have?
Blue Submarine No. 6 has 4 episodes of about 32 minutes each, roughly 2 h 8 min in total.
How long does it take to watch Blue Submarine No. 6?
About 2 h 8 min back to back. At two episodes a day it takes 2 days; at one hour a day, about 3 days.
Is Blue Submarine No. 6 finished?
Yes. Blue Submarine No. 6 has finished airing — the final episode aired March 25, 2000.
Is there a season 2 of Blue Submarine No. 6?
No sequel is listed for Blue Submarine No. 6 as of October 2026. You can continue the story in the original manga.
Is Blue Submarine No. 6 based on a manga?
Yes. Blue Submarine No. 6 adapts the manga by Satoru Ozawa.
Who animated Blue Submarine No. 6?
Blue Submarine No. 6 was animated by GONZO and directed by Mahiro Maeda.
Where can I watch Blue Submarine No. 6?
Blue Submarine No. 6 is listed on Tubi TV. Availability varies by region — check the streaming links on this page.