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- Format
- TV series
- Episodes
- 24
- Episode length
- 23 min
- Total watch time
- 9 h 12 min
- Status
- Finished
- Aired
- May 6, 2004 – September 14, 2004
- Season
- Spring 2004
- Source
- Original story
- Studio
- GONZO
- Director
- Kouichi Oohata
- Music
- Masara Nishida
- Age rating
- PG — Teens 13 or older
- Country
- Japan
- AniList score
- 63/100
Estimated watch time
9h 12m
⚡ 5 days at 5 eps/day
Tags & Tropes
Dystopian85%Robots79%Real Robot79%Female Protagonist70%Guns60%Primarily Female Cast60%CGI60%Kuudere60%Food60%Triads60%
TVFINISHED2004 SPRING6.3 / 10 AniList score
Burst Angel
爆裂天使• Bakuretsu Tenshi
Synopsis
In a crime-ridden future Japan, Kyohei Tachibana is a peaceful student at a culinary school, dreaming of going to France for advanced study as a patissier (pastry chef). To afford the trip, he accepts a part-time job as private cook to a strange group of women - Sei, Meg, Jo and Amy. To Kyohei's astonishment, they turn out to be a band of violent mercenaries, and he finds himself in the line of fire.
Should you watch Burst Angel?
Burst Angel has been met with mixed reactions, with an average AniList score of 63/100 — 27% of 3,675 ratings are 8/10 or higher.
It ranks #67 highest-rated anime of 2004, and #37 most popular anime of 2004, and #22 highest-rated anime of Spring 2004 on AniList.
Of the 7.1K AniList users who started it, 11.2% dropped it, so it is dropped more often than most; 5.2K have finished it.
At about 9 h 12 min in total, plan on one to two weeks at a couple of episodes a day.
Best for viewers who enjoy Adventure, Comedy, Mecha — especially dystopian, robots, real robot, female protagonist.
Where to Watch Officially
Availability, audio and subtitles vary by region and service.
Episodes
24 episodes are listed.
Main cast & voice actors
Creators & key staff
- Director
- Kouichi Oohata
- Series composition
- Fumihiko Shimo
- Character design
- Kanetoshi Kamimoto
- Character design
- Osamu Horiuchi
- Music
- Masara Nishida
Where it fits in the series
- Watch first: Burst Angel: Infinity (2007)
- Optional extras: Bakuretsu Tenshi: Infinity Specials
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Burst Angel FAQ
How many episodes does Burst Angel have?
Burst Angel has 24 episodes of about 23 minutes each, roughly 9 h 12 min in total.
How long does it take to watch Burst Angel?
About 9 h 12 min back to back. At two episodes a day it takes 12 days; at one hour a day, about 10 days.
Is Burst Angel finished?
Yes. Burst Angel has finished airing — the final episode aired September 14, 2004.
Is there a season 2 of Burst Angel?
No sequel is listed for Burst Angel as of October 2026.
What should I watch before Burst Angel?
Watch Burst Angel: Infinity first — Burst Angel is a direct sequel.
Is Burst Angel based on a manga?
No. Burst Angel is an original anime story, not adapted from a manga or novel.
Who animated Burst Angel?
Burst Angel was animated by GONZO and directed by Kouichi Oohata.
Where can I watch Burst Angel?
Burst Angel is listed on Crunchyroll. Availability varies by region — check the streaming links on this page.