Somali
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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
- January 10, 2020 – March 27, 2020
- Season
- Winter 2020
- Source
- Manga
- Studio
- Satelight
- Director
- Kenji Yasuda
- Original creator
- Yako Gureishi
- Music
- Ryou Yoshimata
- Age rating
- PG — Teens 13 or older
- Country
- Japan
- AniList score
- 76/100
Estimated watch time
4h 48m
⚡ 3 days at 5 eps/day
Tags & Tropes
Adoption100%Found Family97%Female Protagonist88%Family Life88%Iyashikei86%Travel85%Parenthood84%Survival74%Demons70%Male Protagonist66%
TVFINISHED2020 WINTER7.6 / 10 AniList score
Somali and the Forest Spirit
ソマリと森の神様• Somali to Mori no Kamisama
Synopsis
The world is ruled by a diversity of inhuman beings, who persecuted humans and drove them to near-extinction. One day, the forest guardian Golem meets a human girl. This is a chronicle of a journey that would bind a member of the dying "human" clan to the forest guardian Golem, as father and daughter. (Source: Crunchyroll)The first episode received an advance web distribution on January 3. The regular TV broadcast started on January 10.
Should you watch Somali and the Forest Spirit?
Somali and the Forest Spirit has been well received, with an average AniList score of 76/100 — 61% of 30,487 ratings are 8/10 or higher.
It ranks #25 highest-rated anime of 2020, and #40 most popular anime of 2020, and #8 highest-rated anime of Winter 2020 on AniList.
Of the 60.8K AniList users who started it, 8.9% dropped it, so it is dropped at a typical rate; 43.1K have finished it.
At about 4 h 48 min in total, it is a short commitment — a weekend binge.
Best for viewers who enjoy Adventure, Drama, Fantasy — especially adoption, found family, female protagonist, family life.
Where to Watch Officially
Availability, audio and subtitles vary by region and service.
Episodes
12 episodes are listed.
Trailer
Watch on YouTubeMain cast & voice actors
Creators & key staff
- Original creator
- Yako Gureishi
- Director
- Kenji Yasuda
- Series composition
- Mariko Mochizuki
- Character design
- Ikuko Itou
- Music
- Ryou Yoshimata
Related entries
Opening & ending themes
Openings (1)
- OP1“Arigatou wa Kocchi no Kotoba” · eps 1-11
Endings (1)
- ED1“Kokoro Somali” by Inori Minase
Theme data from AnimeThemes.moe.
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Somali and the Forest Spirit FAQ
How many episodes does Somali and the Forest Spirit have?
Somali and the Forest Spirit has 12 episodes of about 24 minutes each, roughly 4 h 48 min in total.
How long does it take to watch Somali and the Forest Spirit?
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 Somali and the Forest Spirit finished?
Yes. Somali and the Forest Spirit has finished airing — the final episode aired March 27, 2020.
Is there a season 2 of Somali and the Forest Spirit?
No sequel is listed for Somali and the Forest Spirit as of October 2026. You can continue the story in the original manga.
Is Somali and the Forest Spirit based on a manga?
Yes. Somali and the Forest Spirit adapts the manga by Yako Gureishi.
Who animated Somali and the Forest Spirit?
Somali and the Forest Spirit was animated by Satelight and HORNETS and directed by Kenji Yasuda.
Who sings the opening of Somali and the Forest Spirit?
The opening, "Arigatou wa Kocchi no Kotoba", is performed by an uncredited artist.
Where can I watch Somali and the Forest Spirit?
Somali and the Forest Spirit is listed on Crunchyroll. Availability varies by region — check the streaming links on this page.