Hajime Murata
main character
TV
6.5
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Anime DetailsFINISHED
- Format
- TV series
- Episodes
- 26
- Episode length
- 25 min
- Total watch time
- 10 h 50 min
- Status
- Finished
- Aired
- May 8, 2001 – December 4, 2001
- Season
- Spring 2001
- Source
- Original story
- Studio
- MADHOUSE
- Director
- Tatsuo Satou
- Original creator
- Tatsuo Satou
- Music
- Yuuji Oono
- Age rating
- PG — Teens 13 or older
- Country
- Japan
- AniList score
- 65/100
- Also known as
- Gakuen Senki Muryo, Muryo - the Record of School Wars, Muryo: The Record of School Wars
- Score across sites
- 7.05/10
- Wikipedia
- Read article
Estimated watch time
10h 50m
⚡ 6 days at 5 eps/day
Tags & Tropes
Space50%Aliens20%Politics20%
TVFINISHED2001 SPRING6.5 / 10 AniList score
Shingu: Secret of the Stellar Wars
学園戦記ムリョウ• Gakuen Senki Muryou
Synopsis
The world is about to be turned upside down for Hajime Murata. First, a strange alien ship appears over Tokyo, and then a mysterious new transfer student arrives at his school wearing an ancient school uniform. His name is Muryou, and with his arrival, everything begins to change. Students suddenly begin to display amazing psychic powers, a giant white guardian keeps appearing in the skies over the city to fight off gigantic alien creatures, and men with threatening weapons are haunting the shadows of the school grounds. With all these strange events taking place around him, Hajime is determined to figure out the truth about a world he thought he already knew. This is his story: a tale of aliens and humans, starships and spies, and friends who are often more than they appear. Join Hajime as he uncovers the mystery of Shingu: Secret of the Stellar Wars! (Source: RightStuf)
Main cast & voice actors
Should you watch Shingu: Secret of the Stellar Wars?
Probably, if you enjoy adventure, mecha and sci-fi.
Reception is positive but mixed: 65/100 on AniList, with 40% of 514 ratings at 8/10 or higher. It's the #37 highest-rated anime of 2001.
10.9% of viewers drop it before the end, more than most, so give it a few episodes to see if it clicks.
At about 10 h 50 min in total, plan on one to two weeks at a couple of episodes a day.
Where to Watch Officially
Availability, audio and subtitles vary by region and service.
Episodes
26 episodes are listed.
Creators & key staff
- Original creator
- Tatsuo Satou
- Director
- Tatsuo Satou
- Series composition
- Tatsuo Satou
- Character design
- Takahiro Yoshimatsu
- Music
- Yuuji Oono
Opening & ending themes
Theme data from AnimeThemes.moe.
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Shingu: Secret of the Stellar Wars FAQ
How many episodes does Shingu: Secret of the Stellar Wars have?
Shingu: Secret of the Stellar Wars has 26 episodes of about 25 minutes each, roughly 10 h 50 min in total.
How long does it take to watch Shingu: Secret of the Stellar Wars?
About 10 h 50 min back to back. At two episodes a day it takes 13 days; at one hour a day, about 11 days.
Is Shingu: Secret of the Stellar Wars finished?
Yes. Shingu: Secret of the Stellar Wars has finished airing — the final episode aired December 4, 2001.
Is there a season 2 of Shingu: Secret of the Stellar Wars?
No sequel is listed for Shingu: Secret of the Stellar Wars as of October 2026.
Is Shingu: Secret of the Stellar Wars based on a manga?
No. Shingu: Secret of the Stellar Wars is an original anime story, not adapted from a manga or novel.
Who animated Shingu: Secret of the Stellar Wars?
Shingu: Secret of the Stellar Wars was animated by MADHOUSE and directed by Tatsuo Satou.
Who sings the opening of Shingu: Secret of the Stellar Wars?
The opening, "TAKE", is performed by an uncredited artist.
Where can I watch Shingu: Secret of the Stellar Wars?
Shingu: Secret of the Stellar Wars is listed on YouTube, Crunchyroll. Availability varies by region — check the streaming links on this page.