Sakaki
main character
TV
7.9
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Anime DetailsFINISHED
- Format
- TV series
- Episodes
- 26
- Episode length
- 24 min
- Total watch time
- 10 h 24 min
- Status
- Finished
- Aired
- April 9, 2002 – October 1, 2002
- Season
- Spring 2002
- Source
- Manga
- Studio
- J.C.STAFF
- Director
- Hiroshi Nishikiori
- Original creator
- Kiyohiko Azuma
- Music
- Masaki Kurihara
- Country
- Japan
- AniList score
- 79/100
Estimated watch time
10h 24m
⚡ 6 days at 5 eps/day
Tags & Tropes
Episodic96%School94%Primarily Female Cast92%Slapstick87%Surreal Comedy83%Cute Girls Doing Cute Things83%Ensemble Cast81%Female Protagonist80%Primarily Teen Cast80%Coming of Age78%
TVFINISHED2002 SPRING7.9 / 10 AniList score
Azumanga Daioh
あずまんが大王 THE ANIMATION• Azumanga Daiou THE ANIMATION
Synopsis
Ten year old child prodigy, Chiyo Mihama, is finding it tough fitting in at high school with the girls five years her elder: Osaka (dimwitted with a weird take on the world), Tomo (a powder keg that goes off at a moment’s notice), Kagura (the competitive athlete of the bunch), Yomi (the hothead), and Sakaki (timid and obsessed with a love of animals that isn’t reciprocated). Together with their teacher, they navigate the rough waters and fun times of high school. (Source: Sentai Filmworks)
Should you watch Azumanga Daioh?
Azumanga Daioh has been very well received, with an average AniList score of 79/100 — 69% of 34,267 ratings are 8/10 or higher.
It ranks #5 highest-rated anime of 2002, and #2 most popular anime of 2002, and #1 highest-rated anime of Spring 2002 on AniList.
Of the 64.3K AniList users who started it, 5.4% dropped it, so it is dropped at a typical rate; 43K have finished it.
At about 10 h 24 min in total, plan on one to two weeks at a couple of episodes a day.
Best for viewers who enjoy Comedy, Slice of Life — especially episodic, school, primarily female cast, slapstick.
Where to Watch Officially
Availability, audio and subtitles vary by region and service.
Main cast & voice actors
Creators & key staff
- Original creator
- Kiyohiko Azuma
- Director
- Hiroshi Nishikiori
- Character design
- Yasuhisa Katou
- Music
- Masaki Kurihara
Where it fits in the series
- Optional extras: Azumanga Daioh: The Very Short Movie, Azumanga Web Daioh
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Azumanga Daioh FAQ
How many episodes does Azumanga Daioh have?
Azumanga Daioh has 26 episodes of about 24 minutes each, roughly 10 h 24 min in total.
How long does it take to watch Azumanga Daioh?
About 10 h 24 min back to back. At two episodes a day it takes 13 days; at one hour a day, about 11 days.
Is Azumanga Daioh finished?
Yes. Azumanga Daioh has finished airing — the final episode aired October 1, 2002.
Is there a season 2 of Azumanga Daioh?
No sequel is listed for Azumanga Daioh as of October 2026. You can continue the story in the original manga.
Is Azumanga Daioh based on a manga?
Yes. Azumanga Daioh adapts the manga by Kiyohiko Azuma.
Who animated Azumanga Daioh?
Azumanga Daioh was animated by J.C.STAFF and directed by Hiroshi Nishikiori.
Where can I watch Azumanga Daioh?
Azumanga Daioh is listed on HIDIVE. Availability varies by region — check the streaming links on this page.