Shima Katase
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Format:TV
Episodes:26
Episode Length:23 mins
Season:SPRING 2003
Source:original
Estimated watch time
9h 58m
⚡ 6 days at 5 eps/day
Tags & Tropes
Space79%Real Robot79%School73%Female Protagonist60%Philosophy50%Heterosexual50%Yuri20%
TVFINISHED2003 SPRING7.0 / 10 AniList score
Stellvia of the Universe
宇宙のステルヴィア• Uchuu no Stellvia
Synopsis & Story
The year is 2356 A.D. - 189 years after a distant supernova caused a global catastrophe that wiped out 99% of the world population. To keep track on all space activities, mankind has built colossal space stations called "foundations" all over the Solar System. After passing the Space Academy entrance exams, Shima Katase embarks to the Earth-based foundation Stellvia to fulfill her dream of seeing the galaxy and to prevent another interstellar catastrophe from destroying Earth. (Source: Anime News Network)
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Stellvia of the Universe: should you watch it?
At a glance
Stellvia of the Universe has been well received, with an average AniList score of 70/100 — 43% of 1,732 ratings are 8/10 or higher.
It ranks #23 highest-rated anime of 2003, and #46 most popular anime of 2003, and #10 highest-rated anime of Spring 2003 on AniList.
Of the 3.2K AniList users who started it, 8.0% dropped it, so it is dropped at a typical rate; 2.4K have finished it.
At about 9 h 58 min in total, plan on one to two weeks at a couple of episodes a day.
Best for viewers who enjoy Action, Mecha, Romance — especially space, real robot, school, female protagonist.
Episodes
26 episodes are listed.
Main cast & creators
- Director
- Tatsuo Satou
- Character design
- Makoto Uno
- Music
- Seikou Nagaoka
Stellvia of the Universe FAQ
- How many episodes does Stellvia of the Universe have?
- Stellvia of the Universe has 26 episodes of about 23 minutes each, roughly 9 h 58 min in total.
- How long does it take to watch Stellvia of the Universe?
- About 9 h 58 min back to back. At two episodes a day it takes 13 days; at one hour a day, about 10 days.
- Is Stellvia of the Universe finished?
- Yes. Stellvia of the Universe has finished airing — the final episode aired September 25, 2003.
- Is there a season 2 of Stellvia of the Universe?
- No sequel is listed for Stellvia of the Universe as of October 2026.
- Is Stellvia of the Universe based on a manga?
- No. Stellvia of the Universe is an original anime story, not adapted from a manga or novel.
- Where can I watch Stellvia of the Universe?
- Stellvia of the Universe is listed on RetroCrush. Availability varies by region — check the streaming links on this page.