Recca Hanabishi
main character
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6.9
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Anime DetailsFINISHED
- Format
- TV series
- Episodes
- 42
- Episode length
- 23 min
- Total watch time
- 16 h 6 min
- Status
- Finished
- Aired
- July 19, 1997 – July 10, 1998
- Season
- Summer 1997
- Source
- Manga
- Studio
- Studio Pierrot
- Director
- Noriyuki Abe
- Original creator
- Nobuyuki Anzai
- Age rating
- PG — Teens 13 or older
- Country
- Japan
- AniList score
- 69/100
Estimated watch time
16h 6m
⚡ 9 days at 5 eps/day
Tags & Tropes
Super Power79%Time Manipulation79%Martial Arts79%Ninja70%Shounen60%Nudity20%Dragons20%Urban Fantasy10%
TVFINISHED1997 SUMMER6.9 / 10 AniList score
Flame of Recca
烈火の炎• Rekka no Honoo
Synopsis
Recca Hanabishi is a ninja, but is nearly killed in an accident. However, a girl named Yanagi heals him with her powers. Later, the two are tracked down by a woman who attacks them. She tells Recca to ignite his flame, but he is clueless. Just as she hurts Yanagi, Recca releases a powerful flame upon the woman. She is excited to see this. It turns out that Recca was a baby, from the Hokage Clan of the past, that was sent to the future in order to escape death. Now, Recca is the leader of the new Hokage Clan who must stop his half brother, Kurei, from kidnapping Yanagi. (Source: AniDB)
Should you watch Flame of Recca?
Flame of Recca has been met with mixed reactions, with an average AniList score of 69/100 — 38% of 3,448 ratings are 8/10 or higher.
It ranks #9 highest-rated anime of 1997, and #4 most popular anime of 1997 on AniList.
Of the 7.1K AniList users who started it, 7.6% dropped it, so it is dropped at a typical rate; 5.2K have finished it.
At roughly 16 h 6 min in total, it is a long commitment — about 3 weeks at an hour a day.
Best for viewers who enjoy Action, Adventure, Comedy — especially super power, time manipulation, martial arts, ninja.
Where to Watch Officially
Availability, audio and subtitles vary by region and service.
Episodes
42 episodes are listed.
Main cast & voice actors
Creators & key staff
- Original creator
- Nobuyuki Anzai
- Director
- Noriyuki Abe
- Series composition
- Hiroshi Hashimoto
- Character design
- Atsushi Wakabayashi
- Character design
- Mari Kitayama
Where it fits in the series
- Start here. Flame of Recca is the first entry in its story.
- Watch next: Flame of Recca: Final Burning (2004)
Related entries
Opening & ending themes
Openings (1)
Endings (2)
- ED1“Love is Changing” · eps 1-32
- ED2“Zutto Kimi ni Soba de” · eps 33-42
Theme data from AnimeThemes.moe.
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Flame of Recca FAQ
How many episodes does Flame of Recca have?
Flame of Recca has 42 episodes of about 23 minutes each, roughly 16 h 6 min in total.
How long does it take to watch Flame of Recca?
About 16 h 6 min back to back. At two episodes a day it takes 21 days; at one hour a day, about 17 days.
Is Flame of Recca finished?
Yes. Flame of Recca has finished airing — the final episode aired July 10, 1998.
Is there a season 2 of Flame of Recca?
Yes — the story continues in Flame of Recca: Final Burning (2004).
Where do I start Flame of Recca?
Start here: Flame of Recca is the first entry, followed by Flame of Recca: Final Burning.
Is Flame of Recca based on a manga?
Yes. Flame of Recca adapts the manga by Nobuyuki Anzai.
Who animated Flame of Recca?
Flame of Recca was animated by Studio Pierrot and directed by Noriyuki Abe.
Who sings the opening of Flame of Recca?
The opening, "Nanka Shiawase", is performed by an uncredited artist.
Where can I watch Flame of Recca?
Flame of Recca is listed on Amazon Prime Video, Crunchyroll, RetroCrush. Availability varies by region — check the streaming links on this page.