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Anime DetailsFINISHED
- Format
- OVA
- Episodes
- 5
- Episode length
- 29 min
- Total watch time
- 2 h 25 min
- Status
- Finished
- Aired
- March 2, 1994 – July 21, 1994
- Season
- Spring 1994
- Source
- Manga
- Director
- Kouichi Oohata
- Original creator
- Tony Takezaki
- Music
- Takehito Nakazawa
- Age rating
- R — 17+ (violence & profanity)
- Country
- Japan
- AniList score
- 53/100
Estimated watch time
2h 25m
⚡ 1 days at 5 eps/day
Tags & Tropes
Cyberpunk96%Gore86%Military80%Tragedy79%Body Horror79%Female Protagonist76%Seinen60%Nudity55%Mixed Media20%
overview details
Synopsis
As the nations of the world begin to merge, world peace is threatened by the private armies of individual corporations. The Kuryu Group has just discovered a weapon that will tip world power in their favor. The Genocyber: a nightmarish combination of cybernetics and psychic potential. Many desire to control this monstrosity, but can its hatred be contained... Battle erupts, and the cyberpunk world of the future is about to explode with violence. (Source: Anime News Network)
Main cast & voice actors
Should you watch Genocyber?
Only if you enjoy action, horror and mecha, especially stories with cyberpunk, gore, military.
Reception is lukewarm: 53/100 on AniList, with 17% of 2.9K ratings at 8/10 or higher. It's the #5 most popular anime of 1994.
About 7.6% of viewers drop it, which is typical.
At about 2 h 25 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
5 episodes are listed.
Creators & key staff
- Original creator
- Tony Takezaki
- Director
- Kouichi Oohata
- Character design
- Atsushi Yamagata
- Music
- Takehito Nakazawa
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Genocyber FAQ
How many episodes does Genocyber have?
Genocyber has 5 episodes of about 29 minutes each, roughly 2 h 25 min in total.
How long does it take to watch Genocyber?
About 2 h 25 min back to back. At two episodes a day it takes 3 days; at one hour a day, about 3 days.
Is Genocyber finished?
Yes. Genocyber has finished airing — the final episode aired July 21, 1994.
Is there a season 2 of Genocyber?
No sequel is listed for Genocyber as of October 2026. You can continue the story in the original manga.
Is Genocyber based on a manga?
Yes. Genocyber adapts the manga by Tony Takezaki.