Satomi
main character
OVA
5.7
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Anime DetailsFINISHED
- Format
- OVA
- Episodes
- 1
- Episode length
- 50 min
- Total watch time
- 50 minutes
- Status
- Finished
- Aired
- March 21, 1987
- Season
- Spring 1987
- Source
- Manga
- Studio
- Studio Pierrot
- Director
- Motosuke Takahashi
- Original creator
- Rumiko Takahashi
- Music
- Kawachi Kuni
- Age rating
- R — 17+ (violence & profanity)
- Country
- Japan
- AniList score
- 57/100
Estimated watch time
0h 50m
⚡ 1 days at 5 eps/day
Tags & Tropes
Heterosexual79%School66%Archery60%School Club60%Shounen30%
OVAFINISHED1987 SPRING5.7 / 10 AniList score
Laughing Target
笑う標的• Warau Hyouteki
Synopsis
Yuzuru was an average teenager who had almost forgotten that he was betrothed to Azusa when he was only 6! Now arriving to claim what she feels is rightfully hers, only Satomi (Yuzuru's current girlfriend) stands in her way... and with the mysterious and frightening powers that Azusa brings, Satomi won't stand in her way for long!
Should you watch Laughing Target?
Laughing Target has been poorly received, with an average AniList score of 57/100 — 20% of 1,061 ratings are 8/10 or higher.
Of the 1.6K AniList users who started it, 2.0% dropped it, so it is rarely abandoned; 1.4K have finished it.
At about 50 minutes in total, it is a short commitment — a weekend binge.
Best for viewers who enjoy Horror, Mystery, Psychological — especially heterosexual, school, archery, school club.
Where to Watch Officially
A streaming link is not listed for this title yet.
Main cast & voice actors
Creators & key staff
- Original creator
- Rumiko Takahashi
- Director
- Motosuke Takahashi
- Character design
- Hidekazu Ohara
- Music
- Kawachi Kuni
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Laughing Target FAQ
How many episodes does Laughing Target have?
Laughing Target has 1 episodes of about 50 minutes each, roughly 50 minutes in total.
Is Laughing Target finished?
Yes. Laughing Target has finished airing — the final episode aired March 21, 1987.
Is there a season 2 of Laughing Target?
No sequel is listed for Laughing Target as of October 2026. You can continue the story in the original manga.
Is Laughing Target based on a manga?
Yes. Laughing Target adapts the manga by Rumiko Takahashi.
Who animated Laughing Target?
Laughing Target was animated by Studio Pierrot and directed by Motosuke Takahashi.