Akira Nikaido
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- Format
- TV series
- Episodes
- 24
- Episode length
- 24 min
- Total watch time
- 9 h 36 min
- Status
- Finished
- Aired
- April 8, 2008 – September 30, 2008
- Season
- Spring 2008
- Source
- Manga
- Studio
- A.C.G.T.
- Director
- Yuu Kou
- Original creator
- Kairi Sorano
- Music
- Takeshi Abo, Jun Murakami
- Age rating
- PG — Teens 13 or older
- Country
- Japan
- AniList score
- 62/100
Estimated watch time
9h 36m
⚡ 5 days at 5 eps/day
Tags & Tropes
Male Protagonist79%Slapstick70%Shoujo60%Urban Fantasy60%Age Gap60%Boys' Love44%
overview details
Synopsis
The story revolves around high school student Akira Nikaido, a typical slacker living a normal life. That is, until he meets the mysterious Shirogane, a man who suddenly appears and tells him that they have a destiny together. When Akira hears this, he is shocked and doesn't believe a word of it. Aya, a friend of Akira, forgets something in the school one night, and asks Akira to help her and go find it. He agrees, and while there, he gets attacked by a shadow monster. Shirogane convinces him that the balance between the human world and the shadow world has been distorted and that Akira must become a "shin"- a creature of the shadow world- in order to help restore the balance. The anime has shonen-ai themes which are completely absent from the manga. (Source: Wikipedia)
Main cast & voice actors
Should you watch Monochrome Factor?
Only if you enjoy action and supernatural, especially stories with male protagonist, slapstick, shoujo.
Reception is lukewarm: 62/100 on AniList, with 29% of 2.2K ratings at 8/10 or higher. It's the #92 highest-rated anime of 2008.
13.8% of viewers drop it before the end, more than most, so give it a few episodes to see if it clicks.
At about 9 h 36 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
24 episodes are listed.
Creators & key staff
- Original creator
- Kairi Sorano
- Director
- Yuu Kou
- Series composition
- Yuuji Kawahara
- Character design
- Shigeyuki Suga
- Music
- Takeshi Abo
- Music
- Jun Murakami
Related entries
Opening & ending themes
Openings (1)
- OP1“Metamorphose” by Asriel
Endings (2)
- ED1“AWAKE ~Boku no Subete~” by Hiroshi Kamiya & Daisuke Ono · eps 1-12, 24
- ED2“Kakusei ~dark and light~” by Junichi Suwabe & Katsuyuki Konishi · eps 13-23
Theme data from AnimeThemes.moe.
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Monochrome Factor FAQ
How many episodes does Monochrome Factor have?
Monochrome Factor has 24 episodes of about 24 minutes each, roughly 9 h 36 min in total.
How long does it take to watch Monochrome Factor?
About 9 h 36 min back to back. At two episodes a day it takes 12 days; at one hour a day, about 10 days.
Is Monochrome Factor finished?
Yes. Monochrome Factor has finished airing — the final episode aired September 30, 2008.
Is there a season 2 of Monochrome Factor?
No sequel is listed for Monochrome Factor as of October 2026. You can continue the story in the original manga.
Is Monochrome Factor based on a manga?
Yes. Monochrome Factor adapts the manga by Kairi Sorano.
Who animated Monochrome Factor?
Monochrome Factor was animated by A.C.G.T. and directed by Yuu Kou.
Who sings the opening of Monochrome Factor?
The opening, "Metamorphose", is performed by Asriel.