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- Format
- TV series
- Episodes
- 12
- Episode length
- 24 min
- Total watch time
- 4 h 48 min
- Status
- Finished
- Aired
- October 2, 2009 – December 18, 2009
- Season
- Fall 2009
- Source
- Light novel
- Studio
- Nomad
- Director
- Yasuhiro Kuroda
- Original creator
- Toshihiko Tsukiji
- Music
- Tatsuya Katou
- Age rating
- R — Mild Nudity
- Country
- Japan
- AniList score
- 58/100
Estimated watch time
4h 48m
⚡ 3 days at 5 eps/day
Tags & Tropes
Henshin95%Gender Bending92%School83%Female Harem80%Primarily Female Cast80%Male Protagonist77%Musical Theater66%Urban Fantasy66%Meta65%Idol60%
overview details
Synopsis
Waking up transformed into a beautiful girl might be the stuff of some guys' fantasies, but when the suddenly effeminatized Natsuru is informed by a stuffed tiger that he's now a Kampfer, a mystical fighter who has to fight other Kampfers in female form, his life becomes a living nightmare! Putting aside the obvious "plumbing" issues, Natusru's best childhood friend turns out to swing the other way and SHE has a crush on his new female body. Not complex enough? Natsuru's school has separate sections for boys and girls, so he and she are now double enrolled. The rumor-mill has it that he's dating herself. And there are other Kampfers attending the school who want to take her out, and he's not sure which ones mean "on a date" and which ones mean "permanently." Oh, and did we mention that some Kampfers use swords and gun?! Hormones, fists, and other body parts will fly as the daring, new gender-blender defender must become a contender or die! (Source: Sentai Filmworks)
Should you watch Kämpfer?
Kämpfer has been poorly received, with an average AniList score of 58/100 — 18% of 21,926 ratings are 8/10 or higher.
It ranks #98 highest-rated anime of 2009, and #17 most popular anime of 2009, and #30 highest-rated anime of Fall 2009 on AniList.
Of the 39.6K AniList users who started it, 7.3% dropped it, so it is dropped at a typical rate; 33.3K have finished it.
At about 4 h 48 min in total, it is a short commitment — a weekend binge.
Best for viewers who enjoy Action, Comedy, Ecchi — especially henshin, gender bending, school, female harem.
Where to Watch Officially
Availability, audio and subtitles vary by region and service.
Episodes
12 episodes are listed.
Trailer
Watch on YouTubeMain cast & voice actors
Creators & key staff
- Original creator
- Toshihiko Tsukiji
- Director
- Yasuhiro Kuroda
- Series composition
- Kazuyuki Fudeyasu
- Character design
- Mariko Fujita
- Music
- Tatsuya Katou
Where it fits in the series
- Start here. Kämpfer is the first entry in its story.
- Watch next: Kämpfer für die Liebe (2011)
- Optional extras: Kämpfer Picture Drama
Related entries
Opening & ending themes
Openings (1)
- OP1“Unreal♥Paradise” by Minami Kuribayashi
Endings (1)
- ED1“One Way Ryouomoi” by Marina Inoue & Megumi Nakajima
Theme data from AnimeThemes.moe.
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Kämpfer FAQ
How many episodes does Kämpfer have?
Kämpfer has 12 episodes of about 24 minutes each, roughly 4 h 48 min in total.
How long does it take to watch Kämpfer?
About 4 h 48 min back to back. At two episodes a day it takes 6 days; at one hour a day, about 5 days.
Is Kämpfer finished?
Yes. Kämpfer has finished airing — the final episode aired December 18, 2009.
Is there a season 2 of Kämpfer?
Yes — the story continues in Kämpfer für die Liebe (2011).
Where do I start Kämpfer?
Start here: Kämpfer is the first entry, followed by Kämpfer für die Liebe.
Is Kämpfer based on a light novel?
Yes. Kämpfer adapts the light novel by Toshihiko Tsukiji.
Who animated Kämpfer?
Kämpfer was animated by Nomad and directed by Yasuhiro Kuroda.
Who sings the opening of Kämpfer?
The opening, "Unreal♥Paradise", is performed by Minami Kuribayashi.
Where can I watch Kämpfer?
Kämpfer is listed on HIDIVE. Availability varies by region — check the streaming links on this page.