Arata Hinohara
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Anime DetailsFINISHED
- Format
- TV series
- Episodes
- 12
- Episode length
- 24 min
- Total watch time
- 4 h 48 min
- Status
- Finished
- Aired
- April 9, 2013 – July 2, 2013
- Season
- Spring 2013
- Source
- Manga
- Studio
- Satelight
- Director
- Kenji Yasuda
- Original creator
- Yuu Watase
- Music
- Kou Ootani
- Age rating
- PG — Teens 13 or older
- Country
- Japan
- AniList score
- 59/100
Estimated watch time
4h 48m
⚡ 3 days at 5 eps/day
Tags & Tropes
Shounen79%Isekai79%Bullying50%Athletics20%Body Swapping20%Delinquents20%Heterosexual20%Magic20%Male Protagonist20%Prison20%
TVFINISHED2013 SPRING5.9 / 10 AniList score
Arata: The Legend
アラタ カンガタリ ~革神語~• Arata Kangatari
Synopsis
Every 30 years, a new princess is chosen from the Hime family to serve the Hayagami. The time has come again, but over these past years, records state not a single female has been born, save for one, the 15-year-old Arata. The only problem is, Arata is actually a male! Forced to disguise himself and take the place of the princess candidate until a formal one can be found, he attends the festival only to witness the current princess, Kokuri-hime, murdered, and his own life is forfeit as well, by the hands of the princess' personal guard, the 12 Shinshou. As he runs for his life, Kannagi of the 12 convinces everyone that Arata is the one who has murdered the princess instead, and now everyone in the Imperial Court is after his head!
Should you watch Arata: The Legend?
Arata: The Legend has been poorly received, with an average AniList score of 59/100 — 19% of 5,438 ratings are 8/10 or higher.
It ranks #99 most popular anime of 2013, and #28 highest-rated anime of Spring 2013, and #23 most popular anime of Spring 2013 on AniList.
Of the 9.7K AniList users who started it, 12.0% dropped it, so it is dropped more often than most; 7.5K have finished it.
At about 4 h 48 min in total, it is a short commitment — a weekend binge.
Best for viewers who enjoy Adventure, Fantasy — especially shounen, isekai.
Where to Watch Officially
A streaming link is not listed for this title yet.
Episodes
12 episodes are listed.
Trailer
Watch on YouTubeMain cast & voice actors
Creators & key staff
- Original creator
- Yuu Watase
- Director
- Kenji Yasuda
- Music
- Kou Ootani
Where it fits in the series
- Optional extras: Arata Kangatari Picture Drama
Related entries
Opening & ending themes
Openings (1)
- OP1“GENESIS ARIA” by Sphere · eps 2-12
Endings (2)
- ED1“The Misfit Go” by OLDCODEX · eps 1-8
- ED2“Utsukushii Sebone” by OLDCODEX · eps 9-12
Theme data from AnimeThemes.moe.
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Arata: The Legend FAQ
How many episodes does Arata: The Legend have?
Arata: The Legend has 12 episodes of about 24 minutes each, roughly 4 h 48 min in total.
How long does it take to watch Arata: The Legend?
About 4 h 48 min back to back. At two episodes a day it takes 6 days; at one hour a day, about 5 days.
Is Arata: The Legend finished?
Yes. Arata: The Legend has finished airing — the final episode aired July 2, 2013.
Is there a season 2 of Arata: The Legend?
No sequel is listed for Arata: The Legend as of October 2026. You can continue the story in the original manga.
Is Arata: The Legend based on a manga?
Yes. Arata: The Legend adapts the manga by Yuu Watase.
Who animated Arata: The Legend?
Arata: The Legend was animated by Satelight and JM animation and directed by Kenji Yasuda.
Who sings the opening of Arata: The Legend?
The opening, "GENESIS ARIA", is performed by Sphere.