Bolt Crank
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- Format
- TV series
- Episodes
- 12
- Episode length
- 24 min
- Total watch time
- 4 h 48 min
- Status
- Finished
- Aired
- January 9, 1997 – March 27, 1997
- Season
- Winter 1997
- Source
- Manga
- Studio
- Studio DEEN
- Director
- Kouichi Mashimo
- Original creator
- Akihito Yoshitomi
- Music
- Yuki Kajiura, Tomomasa Yoneda
- Age rating
- R — 17+ (violence & profanity)
- Country
- Japan
- AniList score
- 60/100
- Also known as
- EATMAN, Eatman
- Score across sites
- 6.24/10
Estimated watch time
4h 48m
⚡ 3 days at 5 eps/day
Tags & Tropes
Male Protagonist80%Shounen79%Guns79%Episodic79%Primarily Adult Cast79%Super Power70%Philosophy60%Dystopian53%Language Barrier50%
overview details
Synopsis
Bolt Crank is an "explorer"--a mercenary who only accepts jobs that fits his moral standards. Even so, explorers like him are rarely trusted, and employment--both in getting and also doing the job--is hazardous. However, despite the fact Bolt says it's the only job he's any good at, he's also the best explorer around. Moreover, he has a unique ability. He's able to eat anything at all, and later can reproduce it wholly intact and functional! As an enigmatic man of few words, it's hard to understand someone who can do something so strange, whose only skill involves taking dangerous jobs for money, and who despite it all, just wants to be normal. In a mysterious world of advanced technology and weird science, it seems that some things never change. (Source: Discotek)
Main cast & voice actors
Should you watch EAT-MAN?
Only if you enjoy action, adventure and sci-fi, especially stories with male protagonist, shounen, guns.
Reception is lukewarm: 60/100 on AniList, with 26% of 885 ratings at 8/10 or higher. It's the #32 highest-rated anime of 1997.
10.5% 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
- Akihito Yoshitomi
- Director
- Kouichi Mashimo
- Series composition
- Kouichi Mashimo
- Character design
- Toshiharu Murata
- Music
- Yuki Kajiura
- Music
- Tomomasa Yoneda
Where it fits in the series
- Optional extras: EAT-MAN '98, EAT-MAN The Over Order
Related entries
Opening & ending themes
Openings (1)
Theme data from AnimeThemes.moe.
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EAT-MAN FAQ
How many episodes does EAT-MAN have?
EAT-MAN has 12 episodes of about 24 minutes each, roughly 4 h 48 min in total.
How long does it take to watch EAT-MAN?
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 EAT-MAN finished?
Yes. EAT-MAN has finished airing — the final episode aired March 27, 1997.
Is there a season 2 of EAT-MAN?
No sequel is listed for EAT-MAN as of October 2026. You can continue the story in the original manga.
Is EAT-MAN based on a manga?
Yes. EAT-MAN adapts the manga by Akihito Yoshitomi.
Who animated EAT-MAN?
EAT-MAN was animated by Studio DEEN and directed by Kouichi Mashimo.
Who sings the opening of EAT-MAN?
The opening, "Chiisana Koi no Melody", is performed by an uncredited artist.
Where can I watch EAT-MAN?
EAT-MAN is listed on Amazon Prime Video, Crunchyroll, RetroCrush. Availability varies by region — check the streaming links on this page.