Takumi Kusaka
main character
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Anime DetailsFINISHED
- Format
- TV series
- Episodes
- 26
- Episode length
- 24 min
- Total watch time
- 10 h 24 min
- Status
- Finished
- Aired
- October 8, 2004 – April 1, 2005
- Season
- Fall 2004
- Source
- Manga
- Studio
- Studio DEEN
- Director
- Kazuhiro Furuhashi
- Original creator
- Kaiji Kawaguchi
- Music
- Toshihiko Sahashi
- Age rating
- PG — Teens 13 or older
- Country
- Japan
- AniList score
- 72/100
- Also known as
- Zipangu
- Score across sites
- 7.52/10
Estimated watch time
10h 24m
⚡ 6 days at 5 eps/day
Tags & Tropes
Military100%Primarily Adult Cast90%Ships85%Seinen79%Historical79%War79%Time Manipulation66%Primarily Male Cast60%Anachronism60%Tragedy20%
overview details
Synopsis
Mirai, an improved Kongou-class Aegis guided missile destroyer, is one of the newest and most advanced ships in the entire Japanese Self Defense Force (SDF). Her crew, also one of the newest, is lead by Capt. Umezu Saburo and Executive Officer Kadomatsu Yosuke. While running scheduled training exercises one day, Mirai encounters a fierce storm that throws their navigation systems into temporary disarray. After a few minutes of recovery, the crew is shocked to discover that they've been transported back in time to June 4, 1942—The Battle of Midway, during World War II. Letting history take its course for this battle, they manage to avoid the conflict firsthand and make a vow to remain annonymous, changing history as little as possible. However, when the crew comes across the dying Lt. Commander Kusaka Takumi, XO. Kadomatsu's instincts to save lives takes over, changing the course of history more than he could've imagined. (Source: Anime News Network)
Main cast & voice actors
Should you watch Zipang?
Probably, if you enjoy action and sci-fi, especially stories with military, primarily adult cast, ships.
Reception is positive but mixed: 72/100 on AniList, with 50% of 1.7K ratings at 8/10 or higher. It's the #21 highest-rated anime of 2004.
About 7.9% of viewers drop it, which is typical.
At about 10 h 24 min 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
26 episodes are listed.
Creators & key staff
- Original creator
- Kaiji Kawaguchi
- Director
- Kazuhiro Furuhashi
- Series composition
- Kazuhiro Furuhashi
- Character design
- Yoshihiko Umakoshi
- Music
- Toshihiko Sahashi
Related entries
Opening & ending themes
Openings (1)
- OP1“Rashinban”
Endings (1)
Theme data from AnimeThemes.moe.
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Zipang FAQ
How many episodes does Zipang have?
Zipang has 26 episodes of about 24 minutes each, roughly 10 h 24 min in total.
How long does it take to watch Zipang?
About 10 h 24 min back to back. At two episodes a day it takes 13 days; at one hour a day, about 11 days.
Is Zipang finished?
Yes. Zipang has finished airing — the final episode aired April 1, 2005.
Is there a season 2 of Zipang?
No sequel is listed for Zipang as of October 2026. You can continue the story in the original manga.
Is Zipang based on a manga?
Yes. Zipang adapts the manga by Kaiji Kawaguchi.
Who animated Zipang?
Zipang was animated by Studio DEEN and directed by Kazuhiro Furuhashi.
Who sings the opening of Zipang?
The opening, "Rashinban", is performed by an uncredited artist.