Louie
main character
TV
6.8
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Anime DetailsFINISHED
- Format
- TV series
- Episodes
- 24
- Episode length
- 23 min
- Total watch time
- 9 h 12 min
- Status
- Finished
- Aired
- April 3, 2001 – September 18, 2001
- Season
- Spring 2001
- Source
- Light novel
- Studio
- J.C.STAFF
- Director
- Yoshitaka Koyama
- Original creator
- Ryou Mizuno
- Music
- Kenji Kawai
- Age rating
- PG — Teens 13 or older
- Country
- Japan
- AniList score
- 68/100
Estimated watch time
9h 12m
⚡ 5 days at 5 eps/day
Tags & Tropes
Parody79%Magic75%Male Protagonist75%Skeleton60%Swordplay60%Elf60%Primarily Female Cast60%Nun20%Medieval20%
TVFINISHED2001 SPRING6.8 / 10 AniList score
Rune Soldier
魔法戦士リウイ• Mahou Senshi Louie
Synopsis
Louie, a brawny student at the mage's guild, is reluctantly accepted by three girls (Merrill-thief, Genie-fighter, and Melissa-priestess) as a companion for their adventuring party. As the foursome explore ruins, battle dark creatures, and make new friends, they also uncover a sinister plot within the kingdom. (Source: Anime News Network)
Should you watch Rune Soldier?
Rune Soldier has been met with mixed reactions, with an average AniList score of 68/100 — 36% of 1,342 ratings are 8/10 or higher.
It ranks #26 highest-rated anime of 2001, and #31 most popular anime of 2001 on AniList.
Of the 2.6K AniList users who started it, 9.0% dropped it, so it is dropped at a typical rate; 1.8K 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, Fantasy — especially parody, magic, male protagonist, skeleton.
Where to Watch Officially
A streaming link is not listed for this title yet.
Episodes
24 episodes are listed.
Main cast & voice actors
Creators & key staff
- Original creator
- Ryou Mizuno
- Director
- Yoshitaka Koyama
- Character design
- Kazunori Iwakura
- Music
- Kenji Kawai
Related entries
Opening & ending themes
Openings (1)
Endings (1)
- ED1“Love&Pain”
Theme data from AnimeThemes.moe.
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Rune Soldier FAQ
How many episodes does Rune Soldier have?
Rune Soldier has 24 episodes of about 23 minutes each, roughly 9 h 12 min in total.
How long does it take to watch Rune Soldier?
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 Rune Soldier finished?
Yes. Rune Soldier has finished airing — the final episode aired September 18, 2001.
Is there a season 2 of Rune Soldier?
No sequel is listed for Rune Soldier as of October 2026. You can continue the story in the original light novel.
Is Rune Soldier based on a light novel?
Yes. Rune Soldier adapts the light novel by Ryou Mizuno.
Who animated Rune Soldier?
Rune Soldier was animated by J.C.STAFF and directed by Yoshitaka Koyama.
Who sings the opening of Rune Soldier?
The opening, "Twinkle Trick", is performed by an uncredited artist.