Sebastian
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TV
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Anime DetailsFINISHED
Format:TV
Episodes:52
Episode Length:22 mins
Season:SPRING 1981
Source:other
Estimated watch time
19h 4m
⚡ 11 days at 5 eps/day
Tags & Tropes
Foreign79%Animals79%Male Protagonist79%Classic Literature79%Adoption79%Travel79%Historical60%Rural60%
overview details
Synopsis & Story
After befriending a white Pyrenees dog he names Belle, Sebastian sets out on a journey to find the mother he knows is still alive. (Source: Anime News Network)
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Aniphoria guide
Belle and Sebastian: should you watch it?
At a glance
Belle and Sebastian has been met with mixed reactions, with an average AniList score of 66/100 — 42% of 403 ratings are 8/10 or higher.
Of the 850 AniList users who started it, 10.2% dropped it, so it is dropped more often than most; 647 have finished it.
At roughly 19 h 4 min in total, it is a long commitment — about 3 weeks at an hour a day.
Best for viewers who enjoy Adventure — especially foreign, animals, male protagonist, classic literature.
Episodes
52 episodes are listed.
Main cast & creators
- Director
- Keiji Hayakawa
Belle and Sebastian FAQ
- How many episodes does Belle and Sebastian have?
- Belle and Sebastian has 52 episodes of about 22 minutes each, roughly 19 h 4 min in total.
- How long does it take to watch Belle and Sebastian?
- About 19 h 4 min back to back. At two episodes a day it takes 26 days; at one hour a day, about 20 days.
- Is Belle and Sebastian finished?
- Yes. Belle and Sebastian has finished airing — the final episode aired June 22, 1982.
- Is there a season 2 of Belle and Sebastian?
- No sequel is listed for Belle and Sebastian as of October 2026.
- Is Belle and Sebastian based on a other source?
- Yes. Belle and Sebastian adapts the other source.