Ganta Igarashi
main character
TV
6.7
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Anime DetailsFINISHED
- Format
- TV series
- Episodes
- 12
- Episode length
- 24 min
- Total watch time
- 4 h 48 min
- Status
- Finished
- Aired
- April 17, 2011 – July 3, 2011
- Season
- Spring 2011
- Source
- Manga
- Studio
- Manglobe
- Director
- Kouichi Hatsumi
- Original creator
- Jinsei Kataoka, Kazuma Kondou
- Music
- Narasaki
- Age rating
- R — 17+ (violence & profanity)
- Country
- Japan
- AniList score
- 67/100
Estimated watch time
4h 48m
⚡ 3 days at 5 eps/day
Tags & Tropes
Prison100%Survival96%Super Power95%Gore84%Death Game83%Anti-Hero79%Shounen63%Male Protagonist62%Urban Fantasy60%Dissociative Identities60%
TVFINISHED2011 SPRING6.7 / 10 AniList score
Deadman Wonderland
デッドマン・ワンダーランド
Synopsis
Ganta is the only survivor after a mysterious man in red slaughters a classroom full of teenagers. He's framed for the carnage, sentenced to die, and locked away in the most twisted prison ever built: Deadman Wonderland. And then it gets worse. At Deadman Wonderland, convicts are forced into brutal deathmatches for the amusement of the masses, the cheers of the crowd drowning out the screams of the dismembered. Even when Ganta befriends Shiro, an unusual female inmate, his dark fate crushes all hope —until he discovers the strange ability to wield his spilled blood as a weapon. Ganta learns his new skill might be related to the murderous man in red and uncovers disturbing secrets that could expose those who stole his freedom. He's determined to see justice served —but first he'll have to fight for his life in a prison that holds a million ways to die. (Source: FUNimation)
Should you watch Deadman Wonderland?
Deadman Wonderland has been met with mixed reactions, with an average AniList score of 67/100 — 35% of 106,542 ratings are 8/10 or higher.
It ranks #61 highest-rated anime of 2011, and #8 most popular anime of 2011, and #22 highest-rated anime of Spring 2011 on AniList.
Of the 186.4K AniList users who started it, 4.7% dropped it, so it is rarely abandoned; 162.7K 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, Drama, Sci-Fi — especially prison, survival, super power, gore.
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
- Jinsei Kataoka
- Original creator
- Kazuma Kondou
- Director
- Kouichi Hatsumi
- Character design
- Masaki Yamada
- Music
- Narasaki
Where it fits in the series
- Optional extras: Deadman Wonderland: The Red Knife Wielder
Related entries
Opening & ending themes
Openings (1)
- OP1“One Reason” · eps 2-12
Endings (1)
- ED1“SHINY SHINY” · eps 1-11
Theme data from AnimeThemes.moe.
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Deadman Wonderland FAQ
How many episodes does Deadman Wonderland have?
Deadman Wonderland has 12 episodes of about 24 minutes each, roughly 4 h 48 min in total.
How long does it take to watch Deadman Wonderland?
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 Deadman Wonderland finished?
Yes. Deadman Wonderland has finished airing — the final episode aired July 3, 2011.
Is there a season 2 of Deadman Wonderland?
No sequel is listed for Deadman Wonderland as of October 2026. You can continue the story in the original manga.
Is Deadman Wonderland based on a manga?
Yes. Deadman Wonderland adapts the manga by Jinsei Kataoka.
Who animated Deadman Wonderland?
Deadman Wonderland was animated by Manglobe and directed by Kouichi Hatsumi.
Who sings the opening of Deadman Wonderland?
The opening, "One Reason", is performed by an uncredited artist.
Where can I watch Deadman Wonderland?
Deadman Wonderland is listed on Crunchyroll. Availability varies by region — check the streaming links on this page.