Anime DetailsFINISHED
- Format
- web series (ONA)
- Episodes
- 1
- Episode length
- 6 min
- Total watch time
- 6 minutes
- Status
- Finished
- Aired
- 2002
- Source
- Original story
- Director
- Rintarou
- Music
- Toshiyuki Honda
- Age rating
- PG — Teens 13 or older
- Country
- Japan
- AniList score
- 48/100
Tags & Tropes
Synopsis
48x61 is a short movie made by the famous director Rintaro (Astro Boy, Metropolis, ...) for the Japanese manga artist and director Katsuhiro Otomo (Akira, Mushishi, ...). It was produced by Studio Madhouse. This movie was made when Rintaro was 61 years old and Katsuhiro 48 years old.
Should you watch 48x61?
Only if you enjoy comedy and sports, especially stories with cycling, no dialogue.
Reception is lukewarm: 48/100 on AniList, with 6% of 461 ratings at 8/10 or higher. It's the #5 highest-rated anime of 2002.
Once people start, they tend to finish: only 3.4% of viewers drop it.
At about 6 minutes in total, it is a short commitment — a weekend binge.
Where to Watch Officially
A streaming link is not listed for this title yet.
Creators & key staff
- Director
- Rintarou
- Music
- Toshiyuki Honda
If you like 48x61
48x61 FAQ
How many episodes does 48x61 have?
48x61 has 1 episodes of about 6 minutes each, roughly 6 minutes in total.
Is 48x61 finished?
Yes. 48x61 has finished airing — the final episode aired 2002.
Is there a season 2 of 48x61?
No sequel is listed for 48x61 as of October 2026.
Is 48x61 based on a manga?
No. 48x61 is an original anime story, not adapted from a manga or novel.