Zero
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Estimated watch time
5h
⚡ 3 days at 5 eps/day
Tags & Tropes
Witch95%Magic91%Kemonomimi82%Anthropomorphism80%War68%Tsundere66%Swordplay48%Female Protagonist45%Animals44%Revenge34%
TVFINISHED2017 SPRING6.8 / 10 AniList score
Grimoire of Zero
ゼロから始める魔法の書• Zero kara Hajimeru Mahou no Sho
Synopsis & Story
The "grimoire fantasy" series follows a witch named Zero who is ignorant of the world and a half-beast half-human mercenary who longs to be human. Witches who practice sorcery exist in the world, however, in this era no one knows how about the art and study of witchcraft. Zero is going on a journey to search for a magical tome called "The Book of Zero" that hides a power that can destroy the world. The mercenary travels with her as her guard. (Source: Anime News Network)
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Grimoire of Zero: should you watch it?
At a glance
Grimoire of Zero has been met with mixed reactions, with an average AniList score of 68/100 — 33% of 28,393 ratings are 8/10 or higher.
It ranks #76 highest-rated anime of 2017, and #52 most popular anime of 2017, and #19 highest-rated anime of Spring 2017 on AniList.
Of the 52.6K AniList users who started it, 6.6% dropped it, so it is dropped at a typical rate; 43.7K have finished it.
At about 5 hours in total, it is a short commitment — a weekend binge.
Best for viewers who enjoy Action, Drama, Fantasy — especially witch, magic, kemonomimi, anthropomorphism.
Where it fits in the series
- Optional extras: The Dawn of the Witch
Episodes
12 episodes are listed.
Main cast & creators
- Original creator
- Kakeru Kobashiri
- Director
- Tetsuo Hirakawa
- Character design
- Daisuke Mataga
- Character design
- Ryousuke Kimiya
- Music
- Akito Matsuda
Opening & ending themes
Openings
- OP1“Hakkensha wa Watashi” · eps 2-5
Endings
Theme data from AnimeThemes.moe.
Grimoire of Zero FAQ
- How many episodes does Grimoire of Zero have?
- Grimoire of Zero has 12 episodes of about 25 minutes each, roughly 5 hours in total.
- How long does it take to watch Grimoire of Zero?
- About 5 hours back to back. At two episodes a day it takes 6 days; at one hour a day, about 5 days.
- Is Grimoire of Zero finished?
- Yes. Grimoire of Zero has finished airing — the final episode aired June 26, 2017.
- Is there a season 2 of Grimoire of Zero?
- No sequel is listed for Grimoire of Zero as of October 2026. You can continue the story in the original light novel.
- Is Grimoire of Zero based on a light novel?
- Yes. Grimoire of Zero adapts the light novel by Kakeru Kobashiri.
- Who animated Grimoire of Zero?
- Grimoire of Zero was animated by WHITE FOX and directed by Tetsuo Hirakawa.
- Who sings the opening of Grimoire of Zero?
- The opening, "Hakkensha wa Watashi", is performed by an uncredited artist.
- Where can I watch Grimoire of Zero?
- Grimoire of Zero is listed on Amazon Prime Video, Hoopla, Netflix. Availability varies by region — check the streaming links on this page.