Kazuma
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- Format
- TV series
- Episodes
- 26
- Episode length
- 24 min
- Total watch time
- 10 h 24 min
- Status
- Finished
- Aired
- July 4, 2001 – December 26, 2001
- Season
- Summer 2001
- Source
- Original story
- Studio
- Sunrise
- Director
- Gorou Taniguchi
- Original creator
- Hajime Yatate
- Music
- Koutarou Nakagawa
- Age rating
- PG — Teens 13 or older
- Country
- Japan
- AniList score
- 70/100
Estimated watch time
10h 24m
⚡ 6 days at 5 eps/day
Tags & Tropes
Henshin79%Shounen79%Tokusatsu60%Dystopian60%Primarily Male Cast50%Super Power46%Primarily Female Cast40%Conspiracy40%Heterosexual40%Anti-Hero20%
overview details
Synopsis
A strange environmental phenomenon 22 years ago in the Kanazawa prefecture caused the land to split and protrude upwards reaching unprecedented heights, creating the secluded area known as The Lost Ground. Kazuma is a young mercenary who lives in the Lost Ground, looking for any work he can find to sustain his livelihood within the harsh environment. He is one of the few people that are gifted with the Alter ability, which allows him to plaster his right arm and torso with a metallic alloy. When this mercenary encounters HOLY, an order whose purpose is to suppress and capture what they call Native Alter Users, and one of the elite members of HOLY, Ryuho, an epic rivalry begins. (Source: Anime News Network)
Should you watch s-CRY-ed?
s-CRY-ed has been well received, with an average AniList score of 70/100 — 42% of 4,933 ratings are 8/10 or higher.
It ranks #16 highest-rated anime of 2001, and #14 most popular anime of 2001 on AniList.
Of the 9K AniList users who started it, 6.0% dropped it, so it is dropped at a typical rate; 7.3K have finished it.
At about 10 h 24 min in total, plan on one to two weeks at a couple of episodes a day.
Best for viewers who enjoy Action, Adventure, Sci-Fi — especially henshin, shounen, tokusatsu, dystopian.
Where to Watch Officially
Availability, audio and subtitles vary by region and service.
Episodes
26 episodes are listed.
Main cast & voice actors
Creators & key staff
- Original creator
- Hajime Yatate
- Director
- Gorou Taniguchi
- Character design
- Hisashi Hirai
- Music
- Koutarou Nakagawa
Where it fits in the series
- Optional extras: Scryed Alteration II: Quan, Scryed Alteration I: Tao
Related entries
Opening & ending themes
Openings (2)
- OP1“Reckless fire” · eps 1-25
- OP2“Drastic my soul” · eps 26
Endings (2)
- ED1“Drastic my soul” · eps 1-25
- ED2“Tabidachi no kane ga naru” · eps 26
Theme data from AnimeThemes.moe.
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s-CRY-ed FAQ
How many episodes does s-CRY-ed have?
s-CRY-ed has 26 episodes of about 24 minutes each, roughly 10 h 24 min in total.
How long does it take to watch s-CRY-ed?
About 10 h 24 min back to back. At two episodes a day it takes 13 days; at one hour a day, about 11 days.
Is s-CRY-ed finished?
Yes. s-CRY-ed has finished airing — the final episode aired December 26, 2001.
Is there a season 2 of s-CRY-ed?
No sequel is listed for s-CRY-ed as of October 2026.
Is s-CRY-ed based on a manga?
No. s-CRY-ed is an original anime story, not adapted from a manga or novel.
Who animated s-CRY-ed?
s-CRY-ed was animated by Sunrise and directed by Gorou Taniguchi.
Who sings the opening of s-CRY-ed?
The opening, "Reckless fire", is performed by an uncredited artist.
Where can I watch s-CRY-ed?
s-CRY-ed is listed on Crunchyroll. Availability varies by region — check the streaming links on this page.