Tatsumi Saiga
main character
TV
6.9
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Anime DetailsFINISHED
- Format
- TV series
- Episodes
- 24
- Episode length
- 23 min
- Total watch time
- 9 h 12 min
- Status
- Finished
- Aired
- April 8, 2005 – September 30, 2005
- Season
- Spring 2005
- Source
- Original story
- Studio
- GONZO
- Director
- Kunihisa Sugishima
- Music
- Shinkichi Mitsumune
- Country
- Japan
- AniList score
- 69/100
Estimated watch time
9h 12m
⚡ 5 days at 5 eps/day
Tags & Tropes
Cult98%Super Power88%Photography86%Politics86%Fugitive85%Economics84%Urban Fantasy84%Crime80%Female Protagonist80%Terrorism79%
TVFINISHED2005 SPRING6.9 / 10 AniList score
Speed Grapher
スピードグラファー
Synopsis
Ten years after the Bubble War, the dichotomy between the rich and the poor in the world becomes more prominent and Japan is no exception. The rich seek to satisfy their desires and derive pleasure for themselves, and Tokyo has materialized into such a city as a result. Saiga, once a war photographer, works for Hibara Ginza in the capitalist state of Tokyo. He infiltrates the Roppongi Club, a secretive base located in the red light district of the city, to collect information about them. However, he was caught in the process and brought forward to a girl called Kagura who was in the midst of a ritual. His contact with Kagura awakens his special ability: the power to make things explode when photographed. In order to unravel the mystery behind the Roppongi Club and Kagura, Saiga begins his solitary battle.
Should you watch Speed Grapher?
Speed Grapher has been met with mixed reactions, with an average AniList score of 69/100 — 40% of 5,557 ratings are 8/10 or higher.
It ranks #40 highest-rated anime of 2005, and #21 most popular anime of 2005, and #13 highest-rated anime of Spring 2005 on AniList.
Of the 10.7K AniList users who started it, 10.0% dropped it, so it is dropped more often than most; 7.4K have finished it.
At about 9 h 12 min in total, plan on one to two weeks at a couple of episodes a day.
Best for viewers who enjoy Action, Drama, Ecchi — especially cult, super power, photography, politics.
Where to Watch Officially
Availability, audio and subtitles vary by region and service.
Main cast & voice actors
Creators & key staff
- Director
- Kunihisa Sugishima
- Character design
- Yuusuke Kozaki
- Character design
- Masashi Ishihama
- Music
- Shinkichi Mitsumune
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Speed Grapher FAQ
How many episodes does Speed Grapher have?
Speed Grapher has 24 episodes of about 23 minutes each, roughly 9 h 12 min in total.
How long does it take to watch Speed Grapher?
About 9 h 12 min back to back. At two episodes a day it takes 12 days; at one hour a day, about 10 days.
Is Speed Grapher finished?
Yes. Speed Grapher has finished airing — the final episode aired September 30, 2005.
Is there a season 2 of Speed Grapher?
No sequel is listed for Speed Grapher as of October 2026.
Is Speed Grapher based on a manga?
No. Speed Grapher is an original anime story, not adapted from a manga or novel.
Who animated Speed Grapher?
Speed Grapher was animated by GONZO and directed by Kunihisa Sugishima.
Where can I watch Speed Grapher?
Speed Grapher is listed on Crunchyroll. Availability varies by region — check the streaming links on this page.