Makoto Mizuhara
main character
OVA
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- Format
- OVA
- Episodes
- 7
- Episode length
- 29 min
- Total watch time
- 3 h 23 min
- Status
- Finished
- Aired
- May 26, 1995 – January 25, 1996
- Season
- Spring 1995
- Source
- Original story
- Studio
- AIC
- Age rating
- PG — Teens 13 or older
- Country
- Japan
- AniList score
- 69/100
Estimated watch time
3h 23m
⚡ 2 days at 5 eps/day
Tags & Tropes
Isekai95%Ensemble Cast79%Super Power73%Kaiju60%Female Harem60%Male Protagonist60%Crossdressing60%Royal Affairs60%Nudity50%LGBTQ+ Themes50%
OVAFINISHED1995 SPRING6.9 / 10 AniList score
El Hazard: The Magnificent World
神秘の世界エルハザード• Shinpi no Sekai El Hazard
Synopsis
When Makoto Mizuhara discovers an old monument in his school and awakens a beautiful woman, he, his teacher, his worst enemy and one of his female friends is transported to the magnificent world of El Hazard. There they discovers that they have received some special powers. Makoto and his teacher Fujisawa lands in a jungle and saves a princess from some large bugs. Makoto's friend Nanami lands in a desert. And Makoto's rival, Jinnai lands in the middle of the bug's kingdom and becomes their general, plotting to destroy Makoto and his new friends. After several having his attacks repelled by Makoto several times, Jinnai learns about an ultimate weapon, the demon Ifurita. And so everyone sets of to find Ifurita, and when she's found Makoto learns that she is the same woman that sent them to El Hazard. But the one gaining control of her is Jinnai. (Source: Anime News Network) Note: The first & last episode have a duration of ~46 minutes
Should you watch El Hazard: The Magnificent World?
El Hazard: The Magnificent World has been met with mixed reactions, with an average AniList score of 69/100 — 38% of 1,560 ratings are 8/10 or higher.
It ranks #5 highest-rated anime of 1995, and #4 most popular anime of 1995 on AniList.
Of the 2.8K AniList users who started it, 4.9% dropped it, so it is rarely abandoned; 2.3K have finished it.
At about 3 h 23 min in total, it is a short commitment — a weekend binge.
Best for viewers who enjoy Adventure, Comedy, Fantasy — especially isekai, ensemble cast, super power, kaiju.
Where to Watch Officially
A streaming link is not listed for this title yet.
Episodes
7 episodes are listed.
Main cast & voice actors
Where it fits in the series
- Start here. El Hazard: The Magnificent World is the first entry in its story.
- Watch next: El Hazard 2: The Magnificent World (1997)
- Optional extras: El Hazard: The Wanderers
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El Hazard: The Magnificent World FAQ
How many episodes does El Hazard: The Magnificent World have?
El Hazard: The Magnificent World has 7 episodes of about 29 minutes each, roughly 3 h 23 min in total.
How long does it take to watch El Hazard: The Magnificent World?
About 3 h 23 min back to back. At two episodes a day it takes 4 days; at one hour a day, about 4 days.
Is El Hazard: The Magnificent World finished?
Yes. El Hazard: The Magnificent World has finished airing — the final episode aired January 25, 1996.
Is there a season 2 of El Hazard: The Magnificent World?
Yes — the story continues in El Hazard 2: The Magnificent World (1997).
Where do I start El Hazard: The Magnificent World?
Start here: El Hazard: The Magnificent World is the first entry, followed by El Hazard 2: The Magnificent World.
Is El Hazard: The Magnificent World based on a manga?
No. El Hazard: The Magnificent World is an original anime story, not adapted from a manga or novel.
Who animated El Hazard: The Magnificent World?
El Hazard: The Magnificent World was animated by AIC.