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Anime DetailsFINISHED
- Format
- TV series
- Episodes
- 24
- Episode length
- 24 min
- Total watch time
- 9 h 36 min
- Status
- Finished
- Aired
- October 6, 2004 – March 30, 2005
- Season
- Fall 2004
- Source
- Manga
- Studio
- GONZO
- Director
- Takayuki Inagaki
- Original creator
- Masatoshi Usune
- Music
- Kouhei Tanaka
- Age rating
- R — Violence, Profanity
- Country
- Japan
- AniList score
- 69/100
Estimated watch time
9h 36m
⚡ 5 days at 5 eps/day
Tags & Tropes
Post-Apocalyptic86%Slapstick84%Anti-Hero80%Guns76%Survival72%Desert71%Terrorism60%Slavery60%Military60%Gangs55%
overview details
Synopsis
The Great Kanto Desert is a miserable place. It’s also the home of hero-for-hire Desert Punk, the closest thing to a good guy the wasteland’s got. He’s known as the best man for any job, but his reputation is undone by his raging hormones when curvy Junko uses her double-D charms to double-cross him. With debt hanging over his head, Desert Punk sets out to salvage his name. (Source: Crunchyroll)
Should you watch Desert Punk?
Desert Punk has been met with mixed reactions, with an average AniList score of 69/100 — 40% of 6,959 ratings are 8/10 or higher.
It ranks #36 highest-rated anime of 2004, and #17 most popular anime of 2004, and #17 highest-rated anime of Fall 2004 on AniList.
Of the 14.6K AniList users who started it, 11.9% dropped it, so it is dropped more often than most; 10K have finished it.
At about 9 h 36 min in total, plan on one to two weeks at a couple of episodes a day.
Best for viewers who enjoy Action, Adventure, Comedy — especially post-apocalyptic, slapstick, anti-hero, guns.
Where to Watch Officially
Availability, audio and subtitles vary by region and service.
Episodes
24 episodes are listed.
Trailer
Watch on YouTubeMain cast & voice actors
Creators & key staff
- Original creator
- Masatoshi Usune
- Director
- Takayuki Inagaki
- Character design
- Takahiro Yoshimatsu
- Music
- Kouhei Tanaka
Related entries
Opening & ending themes
Openings (2)
- OP1“Sand Mission” · eps 1-12, 24
- OP2“DESTINY OF THE DESERT” · eps 13-23
Endings (2)
- ED1“Sunabouzu Ekaki Uta” · eps 1-12
- ED2“Shinkirou” · eps 13-24
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Desert Punk FAQ
How many episodes does Desert Punk have?
Desert Punk has 24 episodes of about 24 minutes each, roughly 9 h 36 min in total.
How long does it take to watch Desert Punk?
About 9 h 36 min back to back. At two episodes a day it takes 12 days; at one hour a day, about 10 days.
Is Desert Punk finished?
Yes. Desert Punk has finished airing — the final episode aired March 30, 2005.
Is there a season 2 of Desert Punk?
No sequel is listed for Desert Punk as of October 2026. You can continue the story in the original manga.
Is Desert Punk based on a manga?
Yes. Desert Punk adapts the manga by Masatoshi Usune.
Who animated Desert Punk?
Desert Punk was animated by GONZO and directed by Takayuki Inagaki.
Who sings the opening of Desert Punk?
The opening, "Sand Mission", is performed by an uncredited artist.
Where can I watch Desert Punk?
Desert Punk is listed on Crunchyroll. Availability varies by region — check the streaming links on this page.