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- Format
- TV series
- Episodes
- 12
- Episode length
- 24 min
- Total watch time
- 4 h 48 min
- Status
- Finished
- Aired
- October 10, 2007 – December 26, 2007
- Season
- Fall 2007
- Source
- Manga
- Studio
- ARMS
- Director
- Kinji Yoshimoto
- Original creator
- Shimoku Kio
- Age rating
- R — 17+ (violence & profanity)
- Country
- Japan
- AniList score
- 76/100
Estimated watch time
4h 48m
⚡ 3 days at 5 eps/day
Tags & Tropes
Otaku Culture100%School Club100%Parody85%Ensemble Cast80%Cosplay76%Primarily Adult Cast74%Heterosexual73%Meta72%Male Protagonist66%Seinen64%
overview details
Synopsis
The Society for the Study of Modern Visual Culture, otherwise known as Genshiken, is now under the charge of a more confident Sasahara. Things have changed in between semesters, and the otaku club now has a new otaku-hating member named Ogiue. Sasahara's initial goal of starting a doujin circle and selling those fan-made magazines at the next Comic Festival becomes a reality, but reality is a cruel master... who apparently crossplays. Afterward, the club is abuzz with talk about Tanaka and Ohno's relationship, which takes a hesitant step forward. (Source: Media Blasters)
Main cast & voice actors
Should you watch Genshiken 2?
Probably, if you enjoy comedy and slice of life, especially stories with otaku culture, school club, parody.
Fans rate it highly: 76/100 on AniList, with 59% of 7.7K ratings at 8/10 or higher. It's the #18 highest-rated anime of 2007.
Once people start, they tend to finish: only 2.3% of viewers drop it.
Watch Genshiken OVA first: this continues its story.
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
- Shimoku Kio
- Director
- Kinji Yoshimoto
- Series composition
- Michiko Yokote
- Character design
- Yoshiaki Yanagida
Where it fits in the series
- Watch first: Genshiken OVA (2006)
- Watch next: Genshiken Second Generation OVA
Related entries
Opening & ending themes
Openings (1)
- OP1“disarm dreamer” by Aki Misato
Endings (4)
- ED1“Clubhouse Sandwich” · eps 1, 2, 4-6, 8, 10-12
- ED2“Ai” by Saori Atsumi · eps 3
- ED3“Biidama” by Saori Atsumi · eps 7
- ED4“Clubhouse Sandwich (Instrumental Version)” · eps 9
Theme data from AnimeThemes.moe.
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Genshiken 2 FAQ
How many episodes does Genshiken 2 have?
Genshiken 2 has 12 episodes of about 24 minutes each, roughly 4 h 48 min in total.
How long does it take to watch Genshiken 2?
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 Genshiken 2 finished?
Yes. Genshiken 2 has finished airing — the final episode aired December 26, 2007.
Is there a season 2 of Genshiken 2?
Yes — the story continues in Genshiken Second Generation OVA.
What should I watch before Genshiken 2?
Watch Genshiken OVA first — Genshiken 2 is a direct sequel.
Is Genshiken 2 based on a manga?
Yes. Genshiken 2 adapts the manga by Shimoku Kio.
Who animated Genshiken 2?
Genshiken 2 was animated by ARMS and directed by Kinji Yoshimoto.
Who sings the opening of Genshiken 2?
The opening, "disarm dreamer", is performed by Aki Misato.