Hikaru Sudou
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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
- July 8, 2023 – September 30, 2023
- Season
- Summer 2023
- Source
- Manga
- Studio
- MADHOUSE
- Director
- Yuuzou Satou
- Original creator
- Kyuuri Yamada
- Music
- Natsumi Tabuchi, Takashi Oomama
- Age rating
- PG — Teens 13 or Older
- Country
- Japan
- AniList score
- 63/100
Estimated watch time
4h 48m
⚡ 3 days at 5 eps/day
Tags & Tropes
Urban97%Medicine95%Artificial Intelligence90%Episodic90%Philosophy87%Cyborg86%Primarily Adult Cast85%Robots70%Cyberpunk70%Male Protagonist60%
TVFINISHED2023 SUMMER6.3 / 10 AniList score
The Gene of AI
AIの遺電子• AI no Idenshi
Synopsis
The future is here and a new species lives among people: humanoids. Similar to man, these robotic beings are highly sentient and suffer from unique ailments. Thankfully, Dr. Hikaru Sudou can help. He vows to treat the humanoids even by illegal means, causing him to lead a double life. But when strange diseases emerge as a result of this coexistence, ethical lines become blurred. (Source: Crunchyroll, edited)
Trailer
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Should you watch The Gene of AI?
Only if you enjoy drama, psychological and sci-fi, especially stories with urban, medicine, artificial intelligence.
Reception is lukewarm: 63/100 on AniList, with 24% of 5K ratings at 8/10 or higher.
23.5% of viewers drop it before the end, more than most, so give it a few episodes to see if it clicks.
At about 4 h 48 min in total, it is a short commitment — a weekend binge.
Where to Watch Officially
Availability, audio and subtitles vary by region and service.
Episodes
12 episodes are listed.
Creators & key staff
- Original creator
- Kyuuri Yamada
- Director
- Yuuzou Satou
- Series composition
- Ryuunosuke Kingetsu
- Character design
- Kei Tsuchiya
- Music
- Natsumi Tabuchi
- Music
- Takashi Oomama
Related entries
Opening & ending themes
Openings (1)
- OP1“No Frontier” by Aile The Shota · eps 1-12
Endings (1)
- ED1“Wasurenagusa” by GRe4N BOYZ · eps 1-12
Theme data from AnimeThemes.moe.
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The Gene of AI FAQ
How many episodes does The Gene of AI have?
The Gene of AI has 12 episodes of about 24 minutes each, roughly 4 h 48 min in total.
How long does it take to watch The Gene of AI?
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 The Gene of AI finished?
Yes. The Gene of AI has finished airing — the final episode aired September 30, 2023.
Is there a season 2 of The Gene of AI?
No sequel is listed for The Gene of AI as of October 2026. You can continue the story in the original manga.
Is The Gene of AI based on a manga?
Yes. The Gene of AI adapts the manga by Kyuuri Yamada.
Who animated The Gene of AI?
The Gene of AI was animated by MADHOUSE and directed by Yuuzou Satou.
Who sings the opening of The Gene of AI?
The opening, "No Frontier", is performed by Aile The Shota.
Where can I watch The Gene of AI?
The Gene of AI is listed on Crunchyroll, Bilibili TV, YouTube. Availability varies by region — check the streaming links on this page.