Layfon Wolfstein Alseif
main character
TV
6.8
My TrackerPLANNING
Episode: 0 / 24
My Score:
Anime DetailsFINISHED
Estimated watch time
9h 36m
⚡ 5 days at 5 eps/day
Tags & Tropes
Super Power90%Post-Apocalyptic80%Military80%Female Harem44%Swordplay40%Kaiju35%School33%School Club13%
TVFINISHED2009 WINTER6.8 / 10 AniList score
Chrome Shelled Regios
鋼殻のレギオス• Koukaku no Regios
Synopsis & Story
In a post-apocalyptic world overrun with mutated beasts called Limbeekoon or Filth Monsters, humanity is forced to live in large mobile cities called Regios and learn to use special weapons called Dite, by harnessing the power of Kei to defend themselves. In the Academy City of Zuellni, Layfon Alseif is hoping to start a new life and forget his past. However, his past has caught the attention of Karian Loss, the manipulative Student Council President and Nina Antalk, a Military Arts student and Captain of the 17th Military Arts Platoon, who instantly recognizes his abilities and decides he’s the perfect candidate to join her group. However, with a secret past that won’t leave him alone and unknown powers beyond normal, Layfon just might not take it.
Trailer
Watch on YouTubeWhere to Watch Officially
A streaming link is not listed for this title yet.
Featured Cast & Voice Actors
Franchise Universe & Related Entries
Aniphoria guide
Chrome Shelled Regios: should you watch it?
At a glance
Chrome Shelled Regios has been met with mixed reactions, with an average AniList score of 68/100 — 36% of 12,855 ratings are 8/10 or higher.
It ranks #51 highest-rated anime of 2009, and #29 most popular anime of 2009, and #12 highest-rated anime of Winter 2009 on AniList.
Of the 24.9K AniList users who started it, 6.3% dropped it, so it is dropped at a typical rate; 20K have finished it.
At about 9 h 36 min in total, plan on one to two weeks at a couple of episodes a day.
Best for viewers who enjoy Action, Adventure, Fantasy — especially super power, post-apocalyptic, military.
Where it fits in the series
- Watch first: Legend of Regios (2009)
Episodes
24 episodes are listed.
Main cast & creators
- Original creator
- Shuusuke Amagi
- Director
- Itsurou Kawasaki
- Series composition
- Mamiko Ikeda
- Music
- Daisuke Asakura
Opening & ending themes
Openings
Endings
- ED1“Yasashii Uso” · eps 2-3, 8
- ED2“Yasashii Uso” · eps 4, 9, 11
- ED3“Yasashii Uso” · eps 5, 7, 10
- ED4“Yasashii Uso” · eps 6, 12
- ED5“Ai no Zuellni” · eps 13-15, 17-22, 24
- ED6“Ai no Zuellni” by Asuka Oogame · eps 16
- ED7“Ai no Zuellni” · eps 23
Theme data from AnimeThemes.moe.
Chrome Shelled Regios FAQ
- How many episodes does Chrome Shelled Regios have?
- Chrome Shelled Regios has 24 episodes of about 24 minutes each, roughly 9 h 36 min in total.
- How long does it take to watch Chrome Shelled Regios?
- About 9 h 36 min back to back. At two episodes a day it takes 12 days; at one hour a day, about 10 days.
- Is Chrome Shelled Regios finished?
- Yes. Chrome Shelled Regios has finished airing — the final episode aired June 21, 2009.
- Is there a season 2 of Chrome Shelled Regios?
- No sequel is listed for Chrome Shelled Regios as of October 2026. You can continue the story in the original light novel.
- What should I watch before Chrome Shelled Regios?
- Watch Legend of Regios first — Chrome Shelled Regios is a direct sequel.
- Is Chrome Shelled Regios based on a light novel?
- Yes. Chrome Shelled Regios adapts the light novel by Shuusuke Amagi.
- Who animated Chrome Shelled Regios?
- Chrome Shelled Regios was animated by ZEXCS and directed by Itsurou Kawasaki.
- Who sings the opening of Chrome Shelled Regios?
- The opening, "Brave your truth", is performed by an uncredited artist.