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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 8, 2016 – March 25, 2016
- Season
- Winter 2016
- Source
- Manga
- Studio
- Studio Gokumi
- Director
- Munenori Nawa
- Original creator
- Masamune Shirow
- Music
- TECHNOBOYS PULCRAFT GREEN-FUND
- Age rating
- PG — Teens 13 or older
- Country
- Japan
- AniList score
- 62/100
Estimated watch time
4h 48m
⚡ 3 days at 5 eps/day
Tags & Tropes
Cyborg100%Cyberpunk85%Robots79%Female Protagonist78%Henshin70%Primarily Female Cast67%Cute Girls Doing Cute Things60%Seinen50%Maids46%Nekomimi20%
TVFINISHED2016 WINTER6.2 / 10 AniList score
Pandora in the Crimson Shell Ghost Urn
紅殻のパンドラ• Koukaku no Pandora
Synopsis
In an age when large-scale natural disasters frequently happen all over the world, when cyborgs and autonomous robots are beginning to appear on the market in technologically advanced nations, and major world powers compete for technology and resources, the divide between rich and poor grows and the future for the poor looks bleak. In this transitional stage, everyone wanders around in a self-indulgent daze and the way out isn't clear... This is the story of how two cybernetically enhanced girls meet.
Trailer
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Should you watch Pandora in the Crimson Shell Ghost Urn?
Only if you enjoy action, comedy and ecchi, especially stories with cyborg, cyberpunk, robots.
Reception is lukewarm: 62/100 on AniList, with 26% of 4.2K ratings at 8/10 or higher. It's the #19 highest-rated anime of Winter 2016.
19.0% of viewers drop it before the end, more than most, so give it a few episodes to see if it clicks.
At about 4 h 48 min in total, it is a short commitment — a weekend binge.
Where to Watch Officially
A streaming link is not listed for this title yet.
Episodes
12 episodes are listed.
Creators & key staff
- Original creator
- Masamune Shirow
- Director
- Munenori Nawa
- Series composition
- Tatsuya Takahashi
Where it fits in the series
- Optional extras: Pandora in the Crimson Shell: Ghost Urn
Related entries
Opening & ending themes
Openings (1)
- OP1“hopeness” by ZAQ
Endings (1)
- ED1“LoSe±CoNtRoL” by Manami Numakura
Theme data from AnimeThemes.moe.
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Pandora in the Crimson Shell Ghost Urn FAQ
How many episodes does Pandora in the Crimson Shell Ghost Urn have?
Pandora in the Crimson Shell Ghost Urn has 12 episodes of about 24 minutes each, roughly 4 h 48 min in total.
How long does it take to watch Pandora in the Crimson Shell Ghost Urn?
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 Pandora in the Crimson Shell Ghost Urn finished?
Yes. Pandora in the Crimson Shell Ghost Urn has finished airing — the final episode aired March 25, 2016.
Is there a season 2 of Pandora in the Crimson Shell Ghost Urn?
No sequel is listed for Pandora in the Crimson Shell Ghost Urn as of October 2026. You can continue the story in the original manga.
Is Pandora in the Crimson Shell Ghost Urn based on a manga?
Yes. Pandora in the Crimson Shell Ghost Urn adapts the manga by Masamune Shirow.
Who animated Pandora in the Crimson Shell Ghost Urn?
Pandora in the Crimson Shell Ghost Urn was animated by Studio Gokumi and directed by Munenori Nawa.
Who sings the opening of Pandora in the Crimson Shell Ghost Urn?
The opening, "hopeness", is performed by ZAQ.