Heizou Hasegawa
main character
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Anime DetailsFINISHED
- Format
- TV series
- Episodes
- 13
- Episode length
- 23 min
- Total watch time
- 4 h 59 min
- Status
- Finished
- Aired
- January 10, 2017 – April 4, 2017
- Season
- Winter 2017
- Source
- Other source
- Studio
- Studio M2
- Director
- Shigeyuki Miya
- Original creator
- Shoutarou Ikenami
- Music
- Kouhei Tanaka, Ryuu Kawamura
- Age rating
- R — 17+ (violence & profanity)
- Country
- Japan
- AniList score
- 68/100
- Also known as
- ONIHEI-HANKACHO THE ANIMATION
- Score across sites
- 7.21/10
Estimated watch time
4h 59m
⚡ 3 days at 5 eps/day
Tags & Tropes
Historical100%Episodic90%Swordplay85%Male Protagonist80%Crime80%Tragedy79%Police79%Primarily Adult Cast75%Samurai68%Prostitution40%
overview details
Synopsis
The historical novel series depicts Heizou Hasegawa, who metes justice on wrongdoers and supervises the crackdown on arsonists and robbers in Japan's Edo period (1603-1868). (Source: Anime News Network)
Trailer
Watch on YouTubeMain cast & voice actors
Should you watch ONIHEI?
Probably, if you enjoy drama, especially stories with historical, episodic, swordplay.
Reception is positive but mixed: 68/100 on AniList, with 37% of 3.4K ratings at 8/10 or higher. It's the #73 highest-rated anime of 2017.
15.7% of viewers drop it before the end, more than most, so give it a few episodes to see if it clicks.
Watch Onihei: Sono Otoko, Heizou Hasegawa first: this continues its story.
At about 4 h 59 min in total, it is a short commitment — a weekend binge.
Where to Watch Officially
Availability, audio and subtitles vary by region and service.
Episodes
13 episodes are listed.
Creators & key staff
- Original creator
- Shoutarou Ikenami
- Director
- Shigeyuki Miya
- Character design
- Shigeyuki Miya
- Music
- Kouhei Tanaka
- Music
- Ryuu Kawamura
Where it fits in the series
- Watch first: Onihei: Sono Otoko, Heizou Hasegawa (2017)
Related entries
Opening & ending themes
Openings (1)
Endings (1)
Theme data from AnimeThemes.moe.
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ONIHEI FAQ
How many episodes does ONIHEI have?
ONIHEI has 13 episodes of about 23 minutes each, roughly 4 h 59 min in total.
How long does it take to watch ONIHEI?
About 4 h 59 min back to back. At two episodes a day it takes 7 days; at one hour a day, about 5 days.
Is ONIHEI finished?
Yes. ONIHEI has finished airing — the final episode aired April 4, 2017.
Is there a season 2 of ONIHEI?
No sequel is listed for ONIHEI as of October 2026.
What should I watch before ONIHEI?
Watch Onihei: Sono Otoko, Heizou Hasegawa first — ONIHEI is a direct sequel.
Is ONIHEI based on a other source?
Yes. ONIHEI adapts the other source by Shoutarou Ikenami.
Who animated ONIHEI?
ONIHEI was animated by Studio M2 and directed by Shigeyuki Miya.
Who sings the opening of ONIHEI?
The opening, "Onihei: Edo wo Hashiru", is performed by an uncredited artist.
Where can I watch ONIHEI?
ONIHEI is listed on Amazon Prime Video, Crunchyroll. Availability varies by region — check the streaming links on this page.