Anime DetailsFINISHED
- Format
- TV series
- Episodes
- 26
- Episode length
- 25 min
- Total watch time
- 10 h 50 min
- Status
- Finished
- Aired
- April 3, 1971 – September 25, 1971
- Season
- Spring 1971
- Source
- Original story
- Director
- Ippei Kuri
- Original creator
- Noboru Kojima
- Music
- Koshibe Nobuyoshi
- Country
- Japan
- AniList score
- 56/100
Tags & Tropes
Synopsis
A strict retelling of the Pacific side of WW2. Note: Episode 26 is unrelated to the story, and instead is a live-action episode that focuses on the production and background of the anime. It was never included in the VHS/LD/DVD releases.
Should you watch Ketsudan?
Only if you enjoy drama, especially stories with military, historical, war.
Reception is lukewarm: 56/100 on AniList, with 34% of 140 ratings at 8/10 or higher.
24.6% of viewers drop it before the end, more than most, so give it a few episodes to see if it clicks.
At about 10 h 50 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
26 episodes are listed.
Creators & key staff
- Original creator
- Noboru Kojima
- Director
- Ippei Kuri
- Series composition
- Jinzou Toriumi
- Character design
- Tatsuo Yoshida
- Music
- Koshibe Nobuyoshi
Opening & ending themes
Openings (1)
- OP1“Ketsudan”
Endings (1)
Theme data from AnimeThemes.moe.
If you like Ketsudan
Ketsudan FAQ
How many episodes does Ketsudan have?
Ketsudan has 26 episodes of about 25 minutes each, roughly 10 h 50 min in total.
How long does it take to watch Ketsudan?
About 10 h 50 min back to back. At two episodes a day it takes 13 days; at one hour a day, about 11 days.
Is Ketsudan finished?
Yes. Ketsudan has finished airing — the final episode aired September 25, 1971.
Is there a season 2 of Ketsudan?
No sequel is listed for Ketsudan as of October 2026.
Is Ketsudan based on a manga?
No. Ketsudan is an original anime story, not adapted from a manga or novel.
Who sings the opening of Ketsudan?
The opening, "Ketsudan", is performed by an uncredited artist.