Golgo 13
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TV
7.2
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Anime DetailsFINISHED
- Format
- TV series
- Episodes
- 50
- Episode length
- 24 min
- Total watch time
- 20 hours
- Status
- Finished
- Aired
- April 12, 2008 – March 28, 2009
- Season
- Spring 2008
- Source
- Manga
- Studio
- The Answer Studio
- Director
- Shunji Ooga
- Original creator
- Takao Saitou
- Age rating
- R — Mild Nudity
- Country
- Japan
- AniList score
- 72/100
Estimated watch time
20h
⚡ 10 days at 5 eps/day
Tags & Tropes
Noir95%Assassins88%Episodic84%Guns83%Politics79%Seinen75%Male Protagonist60%Nudity60%Primarily Adult Cast60%Primarily Male Cast60%
overview details
Synopsis
Golgo 13 has been called a Japanese counterpart to James Bond, except with a darker character, a much more hardcore attitude towards sex, and a complete lack of morality. Golgo 13 is described as a mystery man of undetermined origin, possibility being at least part Japanese, who takes any assignment for any employer (it has been said he has worked for the CIA and the KGB) as long as the right price is given and will always fulfill his contracts, even if he has two or more opposing contracts at the same time. He is an uncanny sharpshooter, with near 100% accuracy and capable of lethal trick shooting, and regularly uses a customized, scoped M-16 rifle in his assassinations. He also is a heavy smoker of cigars. (Source: Wikipedia)
Main cast & voice actors
Should you watch Golgo 13 (TV)?
Golgo 13 (TV) has been well received, with an average AniList score of 72/100 — 50% of 2,141 ratings are 8/10 or higher.
It ranks #26 highest-rated anime of 2008, and #68 most popular anime of 2008, and #8 highest-rated anime of Spring 2008 on AniList.
Of the 4.3K AniList users who started it, 12.4% dropped it, so it is dropped more often than most; 2.6K have finished it.
At roughly 20 hours in total, it is a long commitment — about 3 weeks at an hour a day.
Best for viewers who enjoy Action, Drama, Thriller — especially noir, assassins, episodic, guns.
Where to Watch Officially
A streaming link is not listed for this title yet.
Episodes
50 episodes are listed.
Creators & key staff
- Original creator
- Takao Saitou
- Director
- Shunji Ooga
Where it fits in the series
- Watch first: Golgo 13: The Professional (1983), Golgo 13: Queen Bee (1998)
Related entries
Opening & ending themes
Openings (2)
- OP1“Take The Wave” · eps 1-25
- OP2“So faraway” · eps 26-50
Endings (4)
- ED1“Glass Highway” · eps 1-12
- ED2“Yume no Hitotsu” · eps 13-25
- ED3“Sono Hohoemi yo Eien ni” · eps 26-38
- ED4“Mou Kimi wo Hitori ni Sasenai” · eps 39-50
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Golgo 13 (TV) FAQ
How many episodes does Golgo 13 (TV) have?
Golgo 13 (TV) has 50 episodes of about 24 minutes each, roughly 20 hours in total.
How long does it take to watch Golgo 13 (TV)?
About 20 hours back to back. At two episodes a day it takes 25 days; at one hour a day, about 20 days.
Is Golgo 13 (TV) finished?
Yes. Golgo 13 (TV) has finished airing — the final episode aired March 28, 2009.
Is there a season 2 of Golgo 13 (TV)?
No sequel is listed for Golgo 13 (TV) as of October 2026. You can continue the story in the original manga.
What should I watch before Golgo 13 (TV)?
Watch Golgo 13: The Professional and Golgo 13: Queen Bee first — Golgo 13 (TV) is a direct sequel.
Is Golgo 13 (TV) based on a manga?
Yes. Golgo 13 (TV) adapts the manga by Takao Saitou.
Who animated Golgo 13 (TV)?
Golgo 13 (TV) was animated by The Answer Studio and directed by Shunji Ooga.
Who sings the opening of Golgo 13 (TV)?
The opening, "Take The Wave", is performed by an uncredited artist.