Ryouma Takebayashi
main character
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6.8
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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
- October 4, 2020 – December 20, 2020
- Season
- Fall 2020
- Source
- Light novel
- Studio
- Maho Film
- Director
- Yuuji Yanase
- Original creator
- Roy
- Music
- Hiroaki Tsutsumi
- Age rating
- PG
- Country
- Japan
- AniList score
- 68/100
Estimated watch time
4h 48m
⚡ 3 days at 5 eps/day
Tags & Tropes
Isekai91%Magic91%Found Family90%Reincarnation87%Work80%Creature Taming79%Male Protagonist76%Iyashikei72%Gods65%Outdoor Activities58%
TVFINISHED2020 FALL6.8 / 10 AniList score
By the Grace of the Gods
神達に拾われた男• Kamitachi ni Hirowareta Otoko
Synopsis
Only 39 years into a life full of bad luck, Ryouma Takebayashi passes away in his sleep! Taking pity on him, three divine beings show compassion by reincarnating him as a young boy to a magical, new world. Now he spends his time researching and caring for slimes. But after healing an injured traveler, Ryouma decides to set out with his new friends on a journey to use his power to help others. (Source: Funimation)
Should you watch By the Grace of the Gods?
By the Grace of the Gods has been met with mixed reactions, with an average AniList score of 68/100 — 37% of 28,598 ratings are 8/10 or higher.
It ranks #67 highest-rated anime of 2020, and #46 most popular anime of 2020, and #23 highest-rated anime of Fall 2020 on AniList.
Of the 66.9K AniList users who started it, 5.6% dropped it, so it is dropped at a typical rate; 56.1K 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, Fantasy, Slice of Life — especially isekai, magic, found family, reincarnation.
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
- Roy
- Director
- Yuuji Yanase
- Series composition
- Kazuyuki Fudeyasu
- Character design
- Kaho Deguchi
- Music
- Hiroaki Tsutsumi
Where it fits in the series
- Start here. By the Grace of the Gods is the first entry in its story.
- Watch next: By the Grace of the Gods 2 (2023)
- Optional extras: Slimetachi no Idobata Kaigi
Related entries
Opening & ending themes
Openings (1)
- OP1“Yasashii Sekai” by Azusa Tadokoro
Endings (1)
- ED1“BLUE ROSE knows” by MindaRyn · eps 1-11
Theme data from AnimeThemes.moe.
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By the Grace of the Gods FAQ
How many episodes does By the Grace of the Gods have?
By the Grace of the Gods has 12 episodes of about 24 minutes each, roughly 4 h 48 min in total.
How long does it take to watch By the Grace of the Gods?
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 By the Grace of the Gods finished?
Yes. By the Grace of the Gods has finished airing — the final episode aired December 20, 2020.
Is there a season 2 of By the Grace of the Gods?
Yes — the story continues in By the Grace of the Gods 2 (2023).
Where do I start By the Grace of the Gods?
Start here: By the Grace of the Gods is the first entry, followed by By the Grace of the Gods 2.
Is By the Grace of the Gods based on a light novel?
Yes. By the Grace of the Gods adapts the light novel by Roy.
Who animated By the Grace of the Gods?
By the Grace of the Gods was animated by Maho Film and directed by Yuuji Yanase.
Who sings the opening of By the Grace of the Gods?
The opening, "Yasashii Sekai", is performed by Azusa Tadokoro.
Where can I watch By the Grace of the Gods?
By the Grace of the Gods is listed on Hulu, YouTube, Netflix, Crunchyroll. Availability varies by region — check the streaming links on this page.