Bolt Crank
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Anime DetailsFINISHED
- Format
- TV series
- Episodes
- 12
- Episode length
- 23 min
- Total watch time
- 4 h 36 min
- Status
- Finished
- Aired
- October 8, 1998 – December 23, 1998
- Season
- Fall 1998
- Source
- Manga
- Studio
- Studio DEEN
- Director
- Toshifumi Kawase
- Original creator
- Akihito Yoshitomi
- Age rating
- PG — Teens 13 or older
- Country
- Japan
- AniList score
- 63/100
Estimated watch time
4h 36m
⚡ 3 days at 5 eps/day
Tags & Tropes
Shounen79%Super Power79%Guns79%Male Protagonist60%
overview details
Synopsis
The continuing adventures of Bolt Crank, the World's Greatest Mercenary, who has the ability to eat any object, mostly metal and weapons. When the time comes, Bolt can then reproduce those weapons and items in his right hand. (Source: Anime News Network)
Should you watch EAT-MAN '98?
EAT-MAN '98 has been met with mixed reactions, with an average AniList score of 63/100 — 35% of 565 ratings are 8/10 or higher.
It ranks #32 highest-rated anime of 1998, and #30 most popular anime of 1998 on AniList.
Of the 1.5K AniList users who started it, 5.6% dropped it, so it is dropped at a typical rate; 789 have finished it.
At about 4 h 36 min in total, it is a short commitment — a weekend binge.
Best for viewers who enjoy Action, Adventure, Sci-Fi — especially shounen, super power, guns, male protagonist.
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
- Akihito Yoshitomi
- Director
- Toshifumi Kawase
- Character design
- Isamu Imakake
Where it fits in the series
- Optional extras: EAT-MAN, EAT-MAN The Over Order
Related entries
Opening & ending themes
Openings (1)
Theme data from AnimeThemes.moe.
If you like EAT-MAN '98
EAT-MAN '98 FAQ
How many episodes does EAT-MAN '98 have?
EAT-MAN '98 has 12 episodes of about 23 minutes each, roughly 4 h 36 min in total.
How long does it take to watch EAT-MAN '98?
About 4 h 36 min back to back. At two episodes a day it takes 6 days; at one hour a day, about 5 days.
Is EAT-MAN '98 finished?
Yes. EAT-MAN '98 has finished airing — the final episode aired December 23, 1998.
Is there a season 2 of EAT-MAN '98?
No sequel is listed for EAT-MAN '98 as of October 2026. You can continue the story in the original manga.
Is EAT-MAN '98 based on a manga?
Yes. EAT-MAN '98 adapts the manga by Akihito Yoshitomi.
Who animated EAT-MAN '98?
EAT-MAN '98 was animated by Studio DEEN and directed by Toshifumi Kawase.
Who sings the opening of EAT-MAN '98?
The opening, "Burning Blue", is performed by an uncredited artist.
Where can I watch EAT-MAN '98?
EAT-MAN '98 is listed on Amazon Prime Video, Crunchyroll, RetroCrush. Availability varies by region — check the streaming links on this page.