Anime DetailsFINISHED
- Format
- TV series
- Episodes
- 38
- Episode length
- 20 min
- Total watch time
- 12 h 40 min
- Status
- Finished
- Aired
- October 16, 2011 – March 31, 2013
- Season
- Fall 2011
- Source
- Original story
- Age rating
- G — All Ages
- Country
- Japan
- AniList score
- 46/100
- Also known as
- Ad Lib Anime Kenkyuusho, Ad Lib Anime Laboratory
- Score across sites
- 5.61/10
Synopsis
Emiri Katou and Kaori Fukuhara, the voice actresses best known for playing the Hiiragi twins in Lucky Star, will headline Ad Lib Anime Kenkyūsho (Ad Lib Anime Laboratory), an experimental anime series which will premiere on the satellite channel BS Fuji on October 15. Katou (as "Chief Researcher No. 001"), Fukuhara ("Chief Researcher No. 002"), and a guest star "researcher" will ad lib each weekly episode's script entirely from scratch. Animators will then take the ad-libbed dialogue and create footage based on them — instead of the castmembers voice-acting to existing scripts and footage, as most anime are made. (Source: Anime News Network)
Should you watch Ad Lib Anime Kenkyuujo?
Only if you enjoy comedy.
Reception is lukewarm: 46/100 on AniList. It's the #27 highest-rated anime of Fall 2011.
At about 12 h 40 min in total, plan on one to two weeks at a couple of episodes a day.
Where to Watch Officially
A streaming link is not listed for this title yet.
Episodes
38 episodes are listed.
Ad Lib Anime Kenkyuujo FAQ
How many episodes does Ad Lib Anime Kenkyuujo have?
Ad Lib Anime Kenkyuujo has 38 episodes of about 20 minutes each, roughly 12 h 40 min in total.
How long does it take to watch Ad Lib Anime Kenkyuujo?
About 12 h 40 min back to back. At two episodes a day it takes 19 days; at one hour a day, about 13 days.
Is Ad Lib Anime Kenkyuujo finished?
Yes. Ad Lib Anime Kenkyuujo has finished airing — the final episode aired March 31, 2013.
Is there a season 2 of Ad Lib Anime Kenkyuujo?
No sequel is listed for Ad Lib Anime Kenkyuujo as of October 2026.
Is Ad Lib Anime Kenkyuujo based on a manga?
No. Ad Lib Anime Kenkyuujo is an original anime story, not adapted from a manga or novel.