Uchurei
main character
TV_SHORT
4.7
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Episode: 0 / 12
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Anime DetailsFINISHED
- Format
- short-form series
- Episodes
- 12
- Episode length
- 3 min
- Total watch time
- 36 minutes
- Status
- Finished
- Aired
- August 9, 2009 – September 19, 2009
- Season
- Summer 2009
- Source
- Original story
- Age rating
- PG — Teens 13 or older
- Country
- Japan
- AniList score
- 47/100
Estimated watch time
0h 36m
⚡ 3 days at 5 eps/day
Tags & Tropes
Ghost20%Aliens20%Youkai20%
overview details
Synopsis
The "summer supernatural teen comedy" revolves around an ordinary high school boy named Takashi who ends up living with a space alien's spirit (uchūjin no yūrei) after a strange incident. He names the creature "Uchurei" and plans to keep it as a pet, but becomes possessed by it. (Source: Anime News Network)
Main cast & voice actors
Should you watch Uchurei!?
Only if you enjoy comedy, sci-fi and slice of life.
Reception is lukewarm: 47/100 on AniList, with 5% of 218 ratings at 8/10 or higher. It's the #14 highest-rated anime of 2009.
15.8% of viewers drop it before the end, more than most, so give it a few episodes to see if it clicks.
At about 36 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.
Episodes
12 episodes are listed.
If you like Uchurei!
Uchurei! FAQ
How many episodes does Uchurei! have?
Uchurei! has 12 episodes of about 3 minutes each, roughly 36 minutes in total.
Is Uchurei! finished?
Yes. Uchurei! has finished airing — the final episode aired September 19, 2009.
Is there a season 2 of Uchurei!?
No sequel is listed for Uchurei! as of October 2026.
Is Uchurei! based on a manga?
No. Uchurei! is an original anime story, not adapted from a manga or novel.