Shounen
main character
OVA
7.6
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Anime DetailsFINISHED
- Format
- OVA
- Episodes
- 1
- Episode length
- 71 min
- Total watch time
- 1 h 11 min
- Status
- Finished
- Aired
- December 15, 1985
- Season
- Fall 1985
- Source
- Original story
- Studio
- Studio DEEN
- Director
- Mamoru Oshii
- Age rating
- PG — Teens 13 or older
- Country
- Japan
- AniList score
- 76/100
Estimated watch time
1h 11m
⚡ 1 days at 5 eps/day
Tags & Tropes
Philosophy92%Dystopian92%Lost Civilization90%Religion89%Post-Apocalyptic87%Tragedy87%Mythology87%Angels72%Female Protagonist71%No Dialogue60%
OVAFINISHED1985 FALL7.6 / 10 AniList score
Angel's Egg
天使のたまご• Tenshi no Tamago
Synopsis
In a desolate and dark world full of shadows, lives one little girl who seems to do nothing but collect water in jars and protect a large egg she carries everywhere. A mysterious man enters her life... and they discuss the world around them. (Source: Anime News Network)
Should you watch Angel's Egg?
Angel's Egg has been well received, with an average AniList score of 76/100 — 62% of 23,280 ratings are 8/10 or higher.
It ranks #95 highest-rated anime of all time, and #31 most popular anime of all time on AniList.
Of the 34.8K AniList users who started it, 0.8% dropped it, so it is very rarely abandoned; 32.9K have finished it.
At about 1 h 11 min in total, it is a short commitment — a weekend binge.
Best for viewers who enjoy Drama, Fantasy, Psychological — especially philosophy, dystopian, lost civilization, religion.
Where to Watch Officially
A streaming link is not listed for this title yet.
Trailer
Watch on YouTubeMain cast & voice actors
Creators & key staff
- Director
- Mamoru Oshii
- Character design
- Yoshitaka Amano
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Angel's Egg FAQ
How many episodes does Angel's Egg have?
Angel's Egg has 1 episodes of about 71 minutes each, roughly 1 h 11 min in total.
Is Angel's Egg finished?
Yes. Angel's Egg has finished airing — the final episode aired December 15, 1985.
Is there a season 2 of Angel's Egg?
No sequel is listed for Angel's Egg as of October 2026.
Is Angel's Egg based on a manga?
No. Angel's Egg is an original anime story, not adapted from a manga or novel.
Who animated Angel's Egg?
Angel's Egg was animated by Studio DEEN and directed by Mamoru Oshii.