Kagura Tsuchimiya
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7.3
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Estimated watch time
4h 36m
⚡ 3 days at 5 eps/day
Tags & Tropes
Urban Fantasy90%Female Protagonist75%Super Power73%Gore73%Swordplay73%Disability70%LGBTQ+ Themes68%Work67%Zombie66%Achronological Order60%
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Synopsis & Story
An elite squadron trained to combat supernatural forces is called in to investigate reports of invisible monsters terrorizing Tokyo, but their mission is complicated by the interference of a rogue exorcist. When the mysterious female slaughters the overmatched attack force, her former comrades are ordered to lock down the crime scene—and forever silence their old friend. (Source: Crunchyroll) Note: This series is a prequel to the manga series, Ga-Rei.
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Ga-Rei-Zero: should you watch it?
At a glance
Ga-Rei-Zero has been well received, with an average AniList score of 73/100.
It ranks #22 highest-rated anime of 2008, and #23 most popular anime of 2008, and #11 highest-rated anime of Fall 2008 on AniList.
At about 4 h 36 min in total, it is a short commitment — a weekend binge.
Best for viewers who enjoy Action, Supernatural, Thriller — especially urban fantasy, female protagonist, super power, gore.
Episodes
12 episodes are listed.
Main cast & creators
- Original creator
- Hajime Segawa
- Series composition
- Katsuhiko Takayama
Opening & ending themes
Openings
- OP1“Paradise Lost” by Minori Chihara · eps 3-12
Endings
- ED1“Yume no Ashioto ga Kikoeru” · eps 2, 4-11
Theme data from AnimeThemes.moe.
Ga-Rei-Zero FAQ
- How many episodes does Ga-Rei-Zero have?
- Ga-Rei-Zero has 12 episodes of about 23 minutes each, roughly 4 h 36 min in total.
- How long does it take to watch Ga-Rei-Zero?
- About 4 h 36 min back to back. At two episodes a day it takes 6 days; at one hour a day, about 5 days.
- Is Ga-Rei-Zero finished?
- Yes. Ga-Rei-Zero has finished airing.
- Is there a season 2 of Ga-Rei-Zero?
- No sequel is listed for Ga-Rei-Zero as of October 2026. You can continue the story in the original manga.
- Is Ga-Rei-Zero based on a manga?
- Yes. Ga-Rei-Zero adapts the manga by Hajime Segawa.
- Who animated Ga-Rei-Zero?
- Ga-Rei-Zero was animated by AIC Spirits and Asread.
- Who sings the opening of Ga-Rei-Zero?
- The opening, "Paradise Lost", is performed by Minori Chihara.
- Where can I watch Ga-Rei-Zero?
- Ga-Rei-Zero is listed on Crunchyroll. Availability varies by region — check the streaming links on this page.