Riddle
main character
TV_SHORT
4.5
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Episode: 0 / 12
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Anime DetailsFINISHED
- Format
- short-form series
- Episodes
- 12
- Episode length
- 5 min
- Total watch time
- 1 hours
- Status
- Finished
- Aired
- April 1, 2026 – June 17, 2026
- Season
- Spring 2026
- Source
- Manga
- Studio
- Imageworks Studio
- Original creator
- Nekoko
- Country
- Japan
- AniList score
- 45/100
Estimated watch time
1h
⚡ 3 days at 5 eps/day
Tags & Tropes
Time Manipulation79%Magic73%Male Protagonist66%Flash60%
TV_SHORTFINISHED2026 SPRING4.5 / 10 AniList score
Daikenja Riddle no Jikan Gyakko
大賢者リドルの時間逆行
Synopsis
The story follows Riddle, a young man who lost his companions to a mysterious group known as the "Box of Malice." On the brink of despair, after 1,000 years, Riddle eventually achieves the ability to reverse time. With a thousand years of knowledge and experience, the Great Sage Riddle journeys to the past. (Source: Anime News Network)
Should you watch Daikenja Riddle no Jikan Gyakko?
Daikenja Riddle no Jikan Gyakko has been poorly received, with an average AniList score of 45/100 — 11% of 435 ratings are 8/10 or higher.
It ranks #19 highest-rated anime of 2026, and #8 most popular anime of 2026, and #6 highest-rated anime of Spring 2026 on AniList.
Of the 2.5K AniList users who started it, 26.5% dropped it, so it is frequently dropped; 623 have finished it.
At about 1 hours in total, it is a short commitment — a weekend binge.
Best for viewers who enjoy Action, Fantasy — especially time manipulation, magic, male protagonist, flash.
Where to Watch Officially
A streaming link is not listed for this title yet.
Episodes
12 episodes are listed.
Main cast & voice actors
Creators & key staff
- Original creator
- Nekoko
Related entries
Opening & ending themes
Endings (1)
- ED1“Savage” by Asaka · eps 1-
Theme data from AnimeThemes.moe.
Daikenja Riddle no Jikan Gyakko FAQ
How many episodes does Daikenja Riddle no Jikan Gyakko have?
Daikenja Riddle no Jikan Gyakko has 12 episodes of about 5 minutes each, roughly 1 hours in total.
Is Daikenja Riddle no Jikan Gyakko finished?
Yes. Daikenja Riddle no Jikan Gyakko has finished airing — the final episode aired June 17, 2026.
Is there a season 2 of Daikenja Riddle no Jikan Gyakko?
No sequel is listed for Daikenja Riddle no Jikan Gyakko as of October 2026. You can continue the story in the original manga.
Is Daikenja Riddle no Jikan Gyakko based on a manga?
Yes. Daikenja Riddle no Jikan Gyakko adapts the manga by Nekoko.
Who animated Daikenja Riddle no Jikan Gyakko?
Daikenja Riddle no Jikan Gyakko was animated by Imageworks Studio.