Train Heartnet
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- Format
- TV series
- Episodes
- 23
- Episode length
- 24 min
- Total watch time
- 9 h 12 min
- Status
- Finished
- Aired
- October 6, 2005 – March 30, 2006
- Season
- Fall 2005
- Source
- Manga
- Studio
- GONZO
- Director
- Shin Itagaki
- Original creator
- Kentarou Yabuki
- Music
- Taku Iwasaki
- Age rating
- PG — Teens 13 or older
- Country
- Japan
- AniList score
- 71/100
Estimated watch time
9h 12m
⚡ 5 days at 5 eps/day
Tags & Tropes
Super Power95%Assassins92%Revenge90%Guns90%Primarily Adult Cast65%Shounen60%Male Protagonist60%Kuudere50%
overview details
Synopsis
Train Heartnet is the infamous gunman 'Black Cat', a cold-blooded assassin who works for the organization known as 'Chronos', bearing the mark XIII on his body. Most of his life was surrounded by violence, so Train is quiet, asocial and uncaring. However his life changes as he encounters the mysterious Sweeper (bounty hunter), Saya. Her unique way of living interested Train but tragedy occurs, resulting in Train changing the way he has lived towards the life of a Sweeper with newfound friends Sven and Eve.
Should you watch Black Cat?
Black Cat has been well received, with an average AniList score of 71/100 — 41% of 15,983 ratings are 8/10 or higher.
It ranks #29 highest-rated anime of 2005, and #11 most popular anime of 2005, and #12 highest-rated anime of Fall 2005 on AniList.
Of the 28.5K AniList users who started it, 6.4% dropped it, so it is dropped at a typical rate; 23.2K have finished it.
At about 9 h 12 min in total, plan on one to two weeks at a couple of episodes a day.
Best for viewers who enjoy Action, Adventure, Comedy — especially super power, assassins, revenge, guns.
Where to Watch Officially
Availability, audio and subtitles vary by region and service.
Episodes
23 episodes are listed.
Main cast & voice actors
Creators & key staff
- Original creator
- Kentarou Yabuki
- Director
- Shin Itagaki
- Character design
- Yukiko Akiyama
- Music
- Taku Iwasaki
Where it fits in the series
- Optional extras: Black Cat: The Distant Cat
Related entries
Opening & ending themes
Openings (1)
- OP1“Daia no Hana” · eps 1-12
Endings (2)
- ED1“Namidaboshi” · eps 1-12
- ED2“Kutsuzure” · eps 13-23
Theme data from AnimeThemes.moe.
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Black Cat FAQ
How many episodes does Black Cat have?
Black Cat has 23 episodes of about 24 minutes each, roughly 9 h 12 min in total.
How long does it take to watch Black Cat?
About 9 h 12 min back to back. At two episodes a day it takes 12 days; at one hour a day, about 10 days.
Is Black Cat finished?
Yes. Black Cat has finished airing — the final episode aired March 30, 2006.
Is there a season 2 of Black Cat?
No sequel is listed for Black Cat as of October 2026. You can continue the story in the original manga.
Is Black Cat based on a manga?
Yes. Black Cat adapts the manga by Kentarou Yabuki.
Who animated Black Cat?
Black Cat was animated by GONZO and directed by Shin Itagaki.
Who sings the opening of Black Cat?
The opening, "Daia no Hana", is performed by an uncredited artist.
Where can I watch Black Cat?
Black Cat is listed on Crunchyroll. Availability varies by region — check the streaming links on this page.