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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
- January 11, 2019 – March 29, 2019
- Season
- Winter 2019
- Source
- Video game
- Studio
- Brain's Base
- Director
- Shizutaka Sugahara
- Music
- Mirai Kodai Gakudan
- Country
- Japan
- AniList score
- 54/100
Estimated watch time
4h 48m
⚡ 3 days at 5 eps/day
Tags & Tropes
Fairy Tale84%Magic80%Henshin79%Episodic79%Gender Bending75%Kemonomimi20%
TVFINISHED2019 WINTER5.4 / 10 AniList score
Grimm's Notes The Animation
グリムノーツ The Animation• Grimms Notes The Animation
Synopsis
The game takes place in a world created by a beings known as "Story Tellers." At birth, all inhabitants of this world are bestowed with a "book of fate" where all their lives are written in advance. However, rogue Story Tellers known as Chaos Tellers are writing bad events into people's books without them knowing. It is up to the holders of blank books of fate to seek out the Chaos Tellers and restore the world. (Source: Anime News Network)
Should you watch Grimm's Notes The Animation?
Grimm's Notes The Animation has been poorly received, with an average AniList score of 54/100 — 15% of 3,427 ratings are 8/10 or higher.
It ranks #99 most popular anime of 2019, and #26 highest-rated anime of Winter 2019, and #20 most popular anime of Winter 2019 on AniList.
Of the 8K AniList users who started it, 30.2% dropped it, so it is frequently dropped; 4K have finished it.
At about 4 h 48 min in total, it is a short commitment — a weekend binge.
Best for viewers who enjoy Action, Adventure, Fantasy — especially fairy tale, magic, henshin, episodic.
Where to Watch Officially
Availability, audio and subtitles vary by region and service.
Episodes
12 episodes are listed.
Trailer
Watch on YouTubeMain cast & voice actors
Creators & key staff
- Director
- Shizutaka Sugahara
- Series composition
- Hiroshi Yamaguchi
- Character design
- Kentarou Matsumoto
- Music
- Mirai Kodai Gakudan
Related entries
Opening & ending themes
Openings (1)
- OP1“Innocent Notes” by Ayana Taketatsu
Endings (2)
- ED1“Eiyuu no Shihen” by DAZBEE · eps 1, 12
- ED2“Endless Notes” by i☆Ris · eps 2-11
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Grimm's Notes The Animation FAQ
How many episodes does Grimm's Notes The Animation have?
Grimm's Notes The Animation has 12 episodes of about 24 minutes each, roughly 4 h 48 min in total.
How long does it take to watch Grimm's Notes The Animation?
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 Grimm's Notes The Animation finished?
Yes. Grimm's Notes The Animation has finished airing — the final episode aired March 29, 2019.
Is there a season 2 of Grimm's Notes The Animation?
No sequel is listed for Grimm's Notes The Animation as of October 2026.
Is Grimm's Notes The Animation based on a video game?
Yes. Grimm's Notes The Animation adapts the video game.
Who animated Grimm's Notes The Animation?
Grimm's Notes The Animation was animated by Brain's Base and directed by Shizutaka Sugahara.
Who sings the opening of Grimm's Notes The Animation?
The opening, "Innocent Notes", is performed by Ayana Taketatsu.
Where can I watch Grimm's Notes The Animation?
Grimm's Notes The Animation is listed on Crunchyroll, HIDIVE. Availability varies by region — check the streaming links on this page.