How many episodes does Shiro, the Giant, and the Castle of Ice have?

Shiro, the Giant, and the Castle of Ice has 4 episodes of about 1 minutes each, roughly 4 minutes in total.

Is Shiro, the Giant, and the Castle of Ice finished?

Yes. Shiro, the Giant, and the Castle of Ice has finished airing — the final episode aired December 19, 2020.

Is there a season 2 of Shiro, the Giant, and the Castle of Ice?

No sequel is listed for Shiro, the Giant, and the Castle of Ice as of October 2026.

Is Shiro, the Giant, and the Castle of Ice based on a manga?

No. Shiro, the Giant, and the Castle of Ice is an original anime story, not adapted from a manga or novel.

Where can I watch Shiro, the Giant, and the Castle of Ice?

Shiro, the Giant, and the Castle of Ice is listed on YouTube. Availability varies by region — check the streaming links on this page.

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5.2

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Anime DetailsFINISHED

Format:ONA

Episodes:4

Episode Length:1 mins

Season:SUMMER 2020

Studio:TriF studio

Source:original

Estimated watch time

0h 4m

⚡ 1 days at 5 eps/day

Tags & Tropes

Urban Fantasy75%Male Protagonist60%Kaiju50%School10%Full CGI10%

ONAFINISHED2020 SUMMER5.2 / 10 AniList score

Shiro, the Giant, and the Castle of Ice

Name: Shiro, the Giant, and the Castle of Ice
Genre: Drama, Mystery, Supernatural
Rating: 5.2

巨神と氷華の城• Kyoshin to Hyouka no Shiro

Drama Mystery Supernatural

Synopsis & Story

The story is set in Nagasaki prefecture in Minami Shimabara city, the fabled origin of the Shimabara Rebellion that sent shockwaves through all of Japan in the early Edo period. It is also where a third-year junior high school student named Shirou spends his days with his school friends. One summer day, Shirou's older childhood friend Akane returns to Minami Shimabara from Tokyo. Shirou and Akane take a stroll around Minami Shimabara with another longtime friend, Tokiya. While these friends are dealing with nostalgia and more complex feelings, a mysterious creature named Goron suddenly appears before them. This encounter with a mere little creature causes great events to unfold once more in this city...(Source: Anime News Network)

Trailer

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Where to Watch Officially

Availability, audio and subtitles vary by region and service.

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Featured Cast & Voice Actors

Tokiya

main character

Ayumu Murase

JAPANESE

Goron

main character

Yoshitsugu Matsuoka

JAPANESE

Shirou

main character

Yuuki Ootani

JAPANESE

Akane

supporting character

Minami Takahashi

JAPANESE

Aniphoria guide

Shiro, the Giant, and the Castle of Ice: should you watch it?

At a glance

Shiro, the Giant, and the Castle of Ice has been poorly received, with an average AniList score of 52/100 — 11% of 443 ratings are 8/10 or higher.

Of the 864 AniList users who started it, 5.3% dropped it, so it is dropped at a typical rate; 720 have finished it.

At about 4 minutes in total, it is a short commitment — a weekend binge.

Best for viewers who enjoy Drama, Mystery, Supernatural — especially urban fantasy, male protagonist.

Episodes

4 episodes are listed.

Full episode list

Main cast & creators

Director: Sae Okamoto
Character design: Sae Okamoto
Music: Chikayo Fukuda

Shiro, the Giant, and the Castle of Ice FAQ

How many episodes does Shiro, the Giant, and the Castle of Ice have?: Shiro, the Giant, and the Castle of Ice has 4 episodes of about 1 minutes each, roughly 4 minutes in total.
Is Shiro, the Giant, and the Castle of Ice finished?: Yes. Shiro, the Giant, and the Castle of Ice has finished airing — the final episode aired December 19, 2020.
Is there a season 2 of Shiro, the Giant, and the Castle of Ice?: No sequel is listed for Shiro, the Giant, and the Castle of Ice as of October 2026.
Is Shiro, the Giant, and the Castle of Ice based on a manga?: No. Shiro, the Giant, and the Castle of Ice is an original anime story, not adapted from a manga or novel.
Where can I watch Shiro, the Giant, and the Castle of Ice?: Shiro, the Giant, and the Castle of Ice is listed on YouTube. Availability varies by region — check the streaming links on this page.