Tooru Kokonoe
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Anime DetailsFINISHED
- Format
- TV series
- Episodes
- 12
- Episode length
- 24 min
- Total watch time
- 4 h 48 min
- Status
- Finished
- Aired
- January 4, 2015 – March 22, 2015
- Season
- Winter 2015
- Source
- Light novel
- Studio
- 8-bit
- Director
- Atsushi Nakayama
- Original creator
- Takumi Hiiragiboshi
- Music
- Atsushi Hirasawa
- Country
- Japan
- AniList score
- 60/100
Estimated watch time
4h 48m
⚡ 3 days at 5 eps/day
Tags & Tropes
School87%Female Harem86%Swordplay82%Boarding School79%Heterosexual79%Urban Fantasy79%Nudity73%Revenge70%Male Protagonist66%Kuudere65%
overview details
Synopsis
The story begins with Blaze — a weapon that is the manifestation of a human's soul. Tooru Kokonoe happens to be qualified for this, but for some reason his Blaze is not a weapon, but a shield. Moreover, he enrolled in a school that teaches combat skills, and thanks to the school's Duo partner system, he ends up living with a beautiful silver-haired girl. (Source: Anime News Network)
Should you watch Absolute Duo?
Absolute Duo has been met with mixed reactions, with an average AniList score of 60/100 — 21% of 57,584 ratings are 8/10 or higher.
It ranks #39 most popular anime of 2015, and #25 highest-rated anime of Winter 2015, and #8 most popular anime of Winter 2015 on AniList.
Of the 101.1K AniList users who started it, 6.0% dropped it, so it is dropped at a typical rate; 88K have finished it.
At about 4 h 48 min in total, it is a short commitment — a weekend binge.
Best for viewers who enjoy Action, Ecchi, Romance — especially school, female harem, swordplay, boarding school.
Where to Watch Officially
Availability, audio and subtitles vary by region and service.
Trailer
Watch on YouTubeMain cast & voice actors
Creators & key staff
- Original creator
- Takumi Hiiragiboshi
- Director
- Atsushi Nakayama
- Series composition
- Takamitsu Kouno
- Character design
- Keiichi Sano
- Music
- Atsushi Hirasawa
Related entries
Opening & ending themes
Openings (1)
- OP1“Absolute Soul” by Konomi Suzuki · eps 1-11
Endings (3)
- ED1“Believe×Believe” by Nozomi Yamamoto · eps 1-3, 12
- ED2“Apple Tea no Aji” by Haruka Yamazaki & Nozomi Yamamoto · eps 4-7
- ED3“2/2” · eps 8-10
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Absolute Duo FAQ
How many episodes does Absolute Duo have?
Absolute Duo has 12 episodes of about 24 minutes each, roughly 4 h 48 min in total.
How long does it take to watch Absolute Duo?
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 Absolute Duo finished?
Yes. Absolute Duo has finished airing — the final episode aired March 22, 2015.
Is there a season 2 of Absolute Duo?
No sequel is listed for Absolute Duo as of October 2026. You can continue the story in the original light novel.
Is Absolute Duo based on a light novel?
Yes. Absolute Duo adapts the light novel by Takumi Hiiragiboshi.
Who animated Absolute Duo?
Absolute Duo was animated by 8-bit and directed by Atsushi Nakayama.
Who sings the opening of Absolute Duo?
The opening, "Absolute Soul", is performed by Konomi Suzuki.
Where can I watch Absolute Duo?
Absolute Duo is listed on Tubi TV, Crunchyroll. Availability varies by region — check the streaming links on this page.