Chiruran 1/2
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Format
short-form series
Episodes
12
Episode length
2 min
Total watch time
24 minutes
Status
Finished
Aired
January 10, 2017 – March 28, 2017
Season
Winter 2017
Source
Manga
Director
Fumie Muroi
Original creator
Shinya Umemura
Music
Yoshihisa Hirano
Age rating
G — All Ages
Country
Japan
AniList score
50/100
Estimated watch time
0h 24m
⚡ 3 days at 5 eps/day

Tags & Tropes

Primarily Male Cast79%Historical79%Samurai79%Slapstick79%Chibi79%Cute Boys Doing Cute Things20%
TV_SHORTFINISHED2017 WINTER5.0 / 10 AniList score

Chiruran 1/2

ちるらん にぶんの壱• Chiruran: Nibun no Ichi
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Synopsis

Strong, intense, and cute! The most laid-back Shinsengumi in history arrives!! An official spinoff series by Hashimoto Eiji (manga) and Umemura Shinya (story) of Chiruran Shinsengumi Requiem. Here's the laid-back everyday life of the Shinsengumi warriors. (Source: Crunchyroll)

Should you watch Chiruran 1/2?

Chiruran 1/2 has been poorly received, with an average AniList score of 50/100 — 10% of 1,005 ratings are 8/10 or higher.

It ranks #27 highest-rated anime of 2017, and #25 most popular anime of 2017, and #8 highest-rated anime of Winter 2017 on AniList.

Of the 1.7K AniList users who started it, 18.0% dropped it, so it is dropped more often than most; 1.3K have finished it.

At about 24 minutes in total, it is a short commitment — a weekend binge.

Best for viewers who enjoy Action, Comedy — especially primarily male cast, historical, samurai, slapstick.

Where to Watch Officially

Availability, audio and subtitles vary by region and service.

Episodes

12 episodes are listed.

Main cast & voice actors

Creators & key staff

Original creator
Shinya Umemura
Director
Fumie Muroi
Character design
Mutsuaki Murata

Where it fits in the series

Full franchise watch order

Opening & ending themes

Theme data from AnimeThemes.moe.

If you like Chiruran 1/2

Chiruran 1/2 FAQ

How many episodes does Chiruran 1/2 have?

Chiruran 1/2 has 12 episodes of about 2 minutes each, roughly 24 minutes in total.

Is Chiruran 1/2 finished?

Yes. Chiruran 1/2 has finished airing — the final episode aired March 28, 2017.

Is there a season 2 of Chiruran 1/2?

Yes — the story continues in Chiruran: Nibun no Ichi OVA.

Where do I start Chiruran 1/2?

Start here: Chiruran 1/2 is the first entry, followed by Chiruran: Nibun no Ichi OVA.

Is Chiruran 1/2 based on a manga?

Yes. Chiruran 1/2 adapts the manga by Shinya Umemura.

Who animated Chiruran 1/2?

Chiruran 1/2 was animated by LandQ studios and directed by Fumie Muroi.

Who sings the opening of Chiruran 1/2?

The opening, "Boku no Te ni Fureru na", is performed by an uncredited artist.

Where can I watch Chiruran 1/2?

Chiruran 1/2 is listed on Crunchyroll. Availability varies by region — check the streaming links on this page.