Rizel Iwaki
main character
TV_SHORT
5.9
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Anime DetailsFINISHED
- Format
- short-form series
- Episodes
- 24
- Episode length
- 15 min
- Total watch time
- 6 hours
- Status
- Finished
- Aired
- April 2, 2002 – December 21, 2002
- Season
- Spring 2002
- Source
- Manga
- Studio
- MADHOUSE
- Director
- Yasuhiro Matsumura
- Original creator
- Yukiru Sugisaki
- Music
- Toshihiko Sahashi
- Age rating
- R — Mild Nudity
- Country
- Japan
- AniList score
- 59/100
Estimated watch time
6h
⚡ 5 days at 5 eps/day
Tags & Tropes
School79%Surreal Comedy79%Age Gap79%Male Protagonist73%Heterosexual70%Family Life70%Teacher70%Slapstick60%Love Triangle60%Nudity60%
overview details
Synopsis
Iwaki Tomonori is an average 15-year-old boy who likes older women. He happens to have a crush on his teacher, but soon thereafter, learns she has become engaged. He heads home brokenhearted, only to find a 12-year-old girl named Rizel at his home, who he learns the Japanese government has married him to against his will. Furthermore, he learns Rizel is no ordinary girl; she is a biochemically engineered human, and her creators (her "papa"s, as they are often referred to) promise to waive multiple bills of Iwaki's parents in exchange to be allowed to stay at their house, and thus Iwaki's life with Rizel begins.
Should you watch Rizelmine?
Rizelmine has been poorly received, with an average AniList score of 59/100 — 25% of 1,665 ratings are 8/10 or higher.
It ranks #3 highest-rated anime of 2002, and #1 most popular anime of 2002, and #1 highest-rated anime of Spring 2002 on AniList.
Of the 3.1K AniList users who started it, 12.0% dropped it, so it is dropped more often than most; 2.3K have finished it.
At about 6 hours in total, it is a short commitment — a weekend binge.
Best for viewers who enjoy Comedy, Ecchi, Romance — especially school, surreal comedy, age gap, male protagonist.
Where to Watch Officially
A streaming link is not listed for this title yet.
Episodes
24 episodes are listed.
Main cast & voice actors
Creators & key staff
- Original creator
- Yukiru Sugisaki
- Director
- Yasuhiro Matsumura
- Series composition
- Naruhisa Arakawa
- Character design
- Miwa Ooshima
- Music
- Toshihiko Sahashi
Related entries
Opening & ending themes
Openings (1)
- OP1“Hajimete Shimasho!” by Rie Kugimiya
Endings (2)
- ED1“Honki PAWAA no Dasshu!” by Rie Kugimiya · eps 1-12, 24
- ED2“To My Husband” by Rie Kugimiya · eps 13-23
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Rizelmine FAQ
How many episodes does Rizelmine have?
Rizelmine has 24 episodes of about 15 minutes each, roughly 6 hours in total.
How long does it take to watch Rizelmine?
About 6 hours back to back. At two episodes a day it takes 12 days; at one hour a day, about 6 days.
Is Rizelmine finished?
Yes. Rizelmine has finished airing — the final episode aired December 21, 2002.
Is there a season 2 of Rizelmine?
No sequel is listed for Rizelmine as of October 2026. You can continue the story in the original manga.
Is Rizelmine based on a manga?
Yes. Rizelmine adapts the manga by Yukiru Sugisaki.
Who animated Rizelmine?
Rizelmine was animated by MADHOUSE and Imagin and directed by Yasuhiro Matsumura.
Who sings the opening of Rizelmine?
The opening, "Hajimete Shimasho!", is performed by Rie Kugimiya.