Kiri Haimura
main character
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Anime DetailsFINISHED
- Format
- TV series
- Episodes
- 13
- Episode length
- 24 min
- Total watch time
- 5 h 12 min
- Status
- Finished
- Aired
- April 4, 2013 – June 27, 2013
- Season
- Spring 2013
- Source
- Manga
- Studio
- Studio Gokumi
- Director
- Yuuji Yamaguchi
- Original creator
- Tatsuhiko Hikagi
- Music
- Yasuharu Takanashi
- Age rating
- R — 17+ (violence & profanity)
- Country
- Japan
- AniList score
- 62/100
- Also known as
- danbun
- Score across sites
- 6.61/10
- Official site
- crimeedge.com/mobile
Estimated watch time
5h 12m
⚡ 3 days at 5 eps/day
Tags & Tropes
Primarily Child Cast79%School79%Crime79%Criminal Organization79%Magic79%Battle Royale75%Assassins73%Gore60%Police60%Seinen40%
TVFINISHED2013 SPRING6.2 / 10 AniList score
The Severing Crime Edge
断裁分離のクライムエッジ• Dansai Bunri no Crime Edge
Synopsis
Haimura Kiri is a seemingly ordinary boy with one slight problem: he is obsessed with cutting other people's hair. One day he meets Mushiyanokouji Iwai, the "Hair Queen" who cannot cut her hair because of an inherited curse. Kiri finds out that his scissor, "Dansai Bunri no Crime Edge" is the only thing that can cut them. But little did he know that their meeting sparked the start of an old murder game to kill the "Hair Queen" using the cursed killing tools, the "Killing Goods." Can Kiri protect Iwai from the Killing Goods Owners? Let the game begin!
Trailer
Watch on YouTubeMain cast & voice actors
Should you watch The Severing Crime Edge?
Only if you enjoy action, fantasy and romance, especially stories with primarily child cast, school, crime.
Reception is lukewarm: 62/100 on AniList, with 24% of 8.6K ratings at 8/10 or higher. It's the #99 highest-rated anime of 2013.
13.3% of viewers drop it before the end, more than most, so give it a few episodes to see if it clicks.
At about 5 h 12 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
13 episodes are listed.
Creators & key staff
- Original creator
- Tatsuhiko Hikagi
- Director
- Yuuji Yamaguchi
- Series composition
- Tatsuhiko Urahata
- Character design
- Katsuzou Hirata
- Music
- Yasuharu Takanashi
Related entries
Opening & ending themes
Openings (1)
Endings (1)
- ED2“Kimi to Futari” by YURI*KARI · eps 2-5, 7-12
Theme data from AnimeThemes.moe.
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The Severing Crime Edge FAQ
How many episodes does The Severing Crime Edge have?
The Severing Crime Edge has 13 episodes of about 24 minutes each, roughly 5 h 12 min in total.
How long does it take to watch The Severing Crime Edge?
About 5 h 12 min back to back. At two episodes a day it takes 7 days; at one hour a day, about 6 days.
Is The Severing Crime Edge finished?
Yes. The Severing Crime Edge has finished airing — the final episode aired June 27, 2013.
Is there a season 2 of The Severing Crime Edge?
No sequel is listed for The Severing Crime Edge as of October 2026. You can continue the story in the original manga.
Is The Severing Crime Edge based on a manga?
Yes. The Severing Crime Edge adapts the manga by Tatsuhiko Hikagi.
Who animated The Severing Crime Edge?
The Severing Crime Edge was animated by Studio Gokumi and directed by Yuuji Yamaguchi.
Who sings the opening of The Severing Crime Edge?
The opening, "Unmei no Ori", is performed by an uncredited artist.
Where can I watch The Severing Crime Edge?
The Severing Crime Edge is listed on HIDIVE. Availability varies by region — check the streaming links on this page.