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Anime DetailsFINISHED
- Format
- TV series
- Episodes
- 26
- Episode length
- 24 min
- Total watch time
- 10 h 24 min
- Status
- Finished
- Aired
- July 3, 1999 – December 25, 1999
- Season
- Summer 1999
- Source
- Manga
- Studio
- Studio DEEN
- Director
- Junji Nishimura
- Original creator
- Ryu Fujisaki
- Music
- Ryou Sakai
- Country
- Japan
- AniList score
- 64/100
Estimated watch time
10h 24m
⚡ 6 days at 5 eps/day
Tags & Tropes
Shounen79%Historical79%Anachronism79%Foreign79%Classic Literature79%
TVFINISHED1999 SUMMER6.4 / 10 AniList score
Soul Hunter
仙界伝 封神演義• Senkaiden Houshin Engi
Synopsis
Thousands of years ago, it was a time of witchcraft and dark magic. An evil sorceress has bewitched the emperor of the mighty dynasty and he has become a mindless puppet. The country is in shambles and evil spirits lurk everywhere. The human world is on the verge of utter destruction. A bold mission is planned by the Confederation of the Immortal Masters. They send a young master wizard to hung down the villains and evil warlocks in the devastated lands. (Source: Anime News Network)
Should you watch Soul Hunter?
Soul Hunter has been met with mixed reactions, with an average AniList score of 64/100 — 28% of 921 ratings are 8/10 or higher.
It ranks #36 highest-rated anime of 1999, and #30 most popular anime of 1999 on AniList.
Of the 1.8K AniList users who started it, 8.8% dropped it, so it is dropped at a typical rate; 1.3K have finished it.
At about 10 h 24 min in total, plan on one to two weeks at a couple of episodes a day.
Best for viewers who enjoy Adventure, Fantasy, Supernatural — especially shounen, historical, anachronism, foreign.
Where to Watch Officially
Availability, audio and subtitles vary by region and service.
Main cast & voice actors
Creators & key staff
- Original creator
- Ryu Fujisaki
- Director
- Junji Nishimura
- Character design
- Masao Kojima
- Music
- Ryou Sakai
Where it fits in the series
- Optional extras: HAKYU HOSHIN ENGI
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Soul Hunter FAQ
How many episodes does Soul Hunter have?
Soul Hunter has 26 episodes of about 24 minutes each, roughly 10 h 24 min in total.
How long does it take to watch Soul Hunter?
About 10 h 24 min back to back. At two episodes a day it takes 13 days; at one hour a day, about 11 days.
Is Soul Hunter finished?
Yes. Soul Hunter has finished airing — the final episode aired December 25, 1999.
Is there a season 2 of Soul Hunter?
No sequel is listed for Soul Hunter as of October 2026. You can continue the story in the original manga.
Is Soul Hunter based on a manga?
Yes. Soul Hunter adapts the manga by Ryu Fujisaki.
Who animated Soul Hunter?
Soul Hunter was animated by Studio DEEN and directed by Junji Nishimura.
Where can I watch Soul Hunter?
Soul Hunter is listed on Crunchyroll, RetroCrush. Availability varies by region — check the streaming links on this page.