Anime DetailsFINISHED
- Format
- TV series
- Episodes
- 24
- Episode length
- 20 min
- Total watch time
- 8 hours
- Status
- Finished
- Aired
- April 17, 2000 – March 26, 2001
- Season
- Spring 2000
- Source
- Original story
- Original creator
- Yasunari Nagatoshi
- Music
- Cher Watanabe
- Age rating
- G — All Ages
- Country
- Japan
- AniList score
- 50/100
- Also known as
- Taro Alien, Taro, el Extraterrestre, Taro, el extraterrestre
- Score across sites
- 6.01/10
Tags & Tropes
Taro the Space Alien
Synopsis
Takashi Horimachi is an ordinary curious fifth grader attending "Anytown" Elementary School. One day, a very unusual transfer student named Taro Tanaka joins Takashi's class. Takashi and his classmates have never encountered anyone quite like Taro before. He is blue, has huge glowing eyes, pointy ears, a smooth bald head and one horn. Takashi, obsessed with trying to figure out this strange new visitor, attempts to track Taro's every move; and in the process he continuously falls victim to Taro's hilarious assortment of cosmic jokes and traps. (Source: Anime News Network)
Should you watch Taro the Space Alien?
Only if you enjoy comedy.
Reception is lukewarm: 50/100 on AniList. It's the #48 highest-rated anime of 2000.
19.2% of viewers drop it before the end, more than most, so give it a few episodes to see if it clicks.
At about 8 hours in total, plan on one to two weeks at a couple of episodes a day.
Where to Watch Officially
A streaming link is not listed for this title yet.
Episodes
24 episodes are listed.
Creators & key staff
- Original creator
- Yasunari Nagatoshi
- Series composition
- Michihiro Tsuchiya
- Character design
- Masaru Ooshiro
- Music
- Cher Watanabe
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Taro the Space Alien FAQ
How many episodes does Taro the Space Alien have?
Taro the Space Alien has 24 episodes of about 20 minutes each, roughly 8 hours in total.
How long does it take to watch Taro the Space Alien?
About 8 hours back to back. At two episodes a day it takes 12 days; at one hour a day, about 8 days.
Is Taro the Space Alien finished?
Yes. Taro the Space Alien has finished airing — the final episode aired March 26, 2001.
Is there a season 2 of Taro the Space Alien?
No sequel is listed for Taro the Space Alien as of October 2026.
Is Taro the Space Alien based on a manga?
No. Taro the Space Alien is an original anime story, not adapted from a manga or novel.