Katsuhira Agata
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- Format
- TV series
- Episodes
- 12
- Episode length
- 24 min
- Total watch time
- 4 h 48 min
- Status
- Finished
- Aired
- April 9, 2016 – June 25, 2016
- Season
- Spring 2016
- Source
- Original story
- Studio
- TRIGGER
- Director
- Hiroshi Kobayashi
- Music
- Yuuki Hayashi
- Age rating
- PG — Teens 13 or older
- Country
- Japan
- AniList score
- 71/100
Estimated watch time
4h 48m
⚡ 3 days at 5 eps/day
Tags & Tropes
Ensemble Cast89%Primarily Teen Cast84%Love Triangle80%Human Experimentation79%Unrequited Love79%Coming of Age78%Urban77%Rehabilitation76%Philosophy74%Heterosexual66%
overview details
Synopsis
The fictional Japanese city named Sugomori City is built on reclaimed land. But as the years go by, the city's population is decreasing. One day, Sonozaki tells her classmate Katsuhira: "You have been selected to be a Kiznaiver." The Kizuna System, which allows Katsuhira to share his wounds, connects him to the classmates whose lives and personalities completely differ from his. The Kizuna System is an incomplete system for the implementation of world peace that connects people through wounds. All those who are connected to this system are called Kiznaivers. When one Kiznaiver is wounded, the system divides and transmits the wound among the other Kiznaivers. (Source: Anime News Network)
Should you watch Kiznaiver?
Kiznaiver has been well received, with an average AniList score of 71/100 — 47% of 80,247 ratings are 8/10 or higher.
It ranks #49 highest-rated anime of 2016, and #15 most popular anime of 2016, and #14 highest-rated anime of Spring 2016 on AniList.
Of the 137.5K AniList users who started it, 5.5% dropped it, so it is dropped at a typical rate; 116K have finished it.
At about 4 h 48 min in total, it is a short commitment — a weekend binge.
Best for viewers who enjoy Drama, Romance, Sci-Fi — especially ensemble cast, primarily teen cast, love triangle, human experimentation.
Where to Watch Officially
A streaming link is not listed for this title yet.
Episodes
12 episodes are listed.
Trailer
Watch on YouTubeMain cast & voice actors
Creators & key staff
- Director
- Hiroshi Kobayashi
- Series composition
- Mari Okada
- Character design
- Mai Yoneyama
- Music
- Yuuki Hayashi
Related entries
Opening & ending themes
Openings (1)
- OP1“LAY YOUR HANDS ON ME” by Boom Boom Satellites · eps 1-5
Endings (1)
- ED1“Hajimari no Sokudo” by Sangatsu no Phantasia
Theme data from AnimeThemes.moe.
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Kiznaiver FAQ
How many episodes does Kiznaiver have?
Kiznaiver has 12 episodes of about 24 minutes each, roughly 4 h 48 min in total.
How long does it take to watch Kiznaiver?
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 Kiznaiver finished?
Yes. Kiznaiver has finished airing — the final episode aired June 25, 2016.
Is there a season 2 of Kiznaiver?
No sequel is listed for Kiznaiver as of October 2026.
Is Kiznaiver based on a manga?
No. Kiznaiver is an original anime story, not adapted from a manga or novel.
Who animated Kiznaiver?
Kiznaiver was animated by TRIGGER and directed by Hiroshi Kobayashi.
Who sings the opening of Kiznaiver?
The opening, "LAY YOUR HANDS ON ME", is performed by Boom Boom Satellites.