Shuichi Kagaya
main character
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Anime DetailsFINISHED
- Format
- TV series
- Episodes
- 13
- Episode length
- 24 min
- Total watch time
- 5 h 12 min
- Status
- Finished
- Aired
- April 5, 2020 – June 28, 2020
- Season
- Spring 2020
- Source
- Manga
- Studio
- PINE JAM
- Director
- Kazuhiro Yoneda
- Original creator
- Sun Takeda
- Music
- Ryouhei Sataka
- Age rating
- R — violence & profanity
- Country
- Japan
- AniList score
- 66/100
Estimated watch time
5h 12m
⚡ 3 days at 5 eps/day
Tags & Tropes
Shapeshifting87%Primarily Teen Cast79%Urban Fantasy79%Death Game79%Gore73%Femdom73%Body Horror69%Heterosexual65%Nudity64%Yandere62%
overview details
Synopsis
Shuuichi Kagaya isn’t human. He has an unnatural sense of smell, and can transform into an incredibly powerful beast… of sorts. He does all he can to avoid standing out and being discovered, but no good deed goes unpunished, and his decision to use his power to save a girl spells the end for his quiet life.
Should you watch Gleipnir?
Gleipnir has been met with mixed reactions, with an average AniList score of 66/100 — 34% of 55,497 ratings are 8/10 or higher.
It ranks #73 highest-rated anime of 2020, and #26 most popular anime of 2020, and #21 highest-rated anime of Spring 2020 on AniList.
Of the 108.2K AniList users who started it, 10.1% dropped it, so it is dropped more often than most; 82.3K have finished it.
At about 5 h 12 min in total, it is a short commitment — a weekend binge.
Best for viewers who enjoy Action, Ecchi, Mystery — especially shapeshifting, primarily teen cast, urban fantasy, death game.
Where to Watch Officially
Availability, audio and subtitles vary by region and service.
Episodes
13 episodes are listed.
Trailer
Watch on YouTubeMain cast & voice actors
Creators & key staff
- Original creator
- Sun Takeda
- Director
- Kazuhiro Yoneda
- Series composition
- Shinichi Inozume
- Character design
- Takahiro Kishida
- Music
- Ryouhei Sataka
Related entries
Opening & ending themes
Openings (1)
- OP1“Altern-ate-” · eps 1-10, 12-13
Endings (1)
- ED1“Ame to Taieki to Nioi” by Mili · eps 1-12
Theme data from AnimeThemes.moe.
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Gleipnir FAQ
How many episodes does Gleipnir have?
Gleipnir has 13 episodes of about 24 minutes each, roughly 5 h 12 min in total.
How long does it take to watch Gleipnir?
About 5 h 12 min back to back. At two episodes a day it takes 7 days; at one hour a day, about 6 days.
Is Gleipnir finished?
Yes. Gleipnir has finished airing — the final episode aired June 28, 2020.
Is there a season 2 of Gleipnir?
No sequel is listed for Gleipnir as of October 2026. You can continue the story in the original manga.
Is Gleipnir based on a manga?
Yes. Gleipnir adapts the manga by Sun Takeda.
Who animated Gleipnir?
Gleipnir was animated by PINE JAM and directed by Kazuhiro Yoneda.
Who sings the opening of Gleipnir?
The opening, "Altern-ate-", is performed by an uncredited artist.
Where can I watch Gleipnir?
Gleipnir is listed on YouTube, Netflix, Crunchyroll. Availability varies by region — check the streaming links on this page.