Mai Tokiha
main character
TV
6.9
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Anime DetailsFINISHED
- Format
- TV series
- Episodes
- 26
- Episode length
- 23 min
- Total watch time
- 9 h 58 min
- Status
- Finished
- Aired
- September 30, 2004 – March 31, 2005
- Season
- Fall 2004
- Source
- Original story
- Studio
- Sunrise
- Director
- Masakazu Ohara
- Original creator
- Hajime Yatate
- Music
- Yuki Kajiura
- Age rating
- PG — Teens 13 or older
- Country
- Japan
- AniList score
- 69/100
Estimated watch time
9h 58m
⚡ 6 days at 5 eps/day
Tags & Tropes
Magic94%School84%Female Protagonist83%Urban Fantasy83%Super Power80%Primarily Female Cast80%Robots80%Ensemble Cast80%Heterosexual79%LGBTQ+ Themes79%
TVFINISHED2004 FALL6.9 / 10 AniList score
My-HiME
舞-HiME• Mai-HiME
Synopsis
Mai Tokiha thought she had enough trouble in life between taking care of her ailing brother and transferring to a new school. But when she saves a mysterious girl wielding a sword, everything changes. A power awakens within her and she becomes a HiME, a battle princess! But she’s not alone with this power—eleven other girls share her fate, and the burden is a heavy one. (Source: Crunchyroll)
Main cast & voice actors
Should you watch My-HiME?
Probably, if you enjoy action, comedy and drama, especially stories with magic, school, female protagonist.
Reception is positive but mixed: 69/100 on AniList, with 42% of 6.4K ratings at 8/10 or higher. It's the #31 highest-rated anime of 2004.
About 7.0% of viewers drop it, which is typical.
At about 9 h 58 min in total, plan on one to two weeks at a couple of episodes a day.
Where to Watch Officially
Availability, audio and subtitles vary by region and service.
Episodes
26 episodes are listed.
Creators & key staff
- Original creator
- Hajime Yatate
- Director
- Masakazu Ohara
- Series composition
- Hiroyuki Yoshino
- Character design
- Hirokazu Hisayuki
- Music
- Yuki Kajiura
Where it fits in the series
- Optional extras: My-Hime Specials, Mai-HiME: Kuro no Mai/Saigo no Bansan, My-Otome
Related entries
Opening & ending themes
Openings (1)
- OP1“Shining Days” by Minami Kuribayashi
Theme data from AnimeThemes.moe.
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My-HiME FAQ
How many episodes does My-HiME have?
My-HiME has 26 episodes of about 23 minutes each, roughly 9 h 58 min in total.
How long does it take to watch My-HiME?
About 9 h 58 min back to back. At two episodes a day it takes 13 days; at one hour a day, about 10 days.
Is My-HiME finished?
Yes. My-HiME has finished airing — the final episode aired March 31, 2005.
Is there a season 2 of My-HiME?
No sequel is listed for My-HiME as of October 2026.
Is My-HiME based on a manga?
No. My-HiME is an original anime story, not adapted from a manga or novel.
Who animated My-HiME?
My-HiME was animated by Sunrise and directed by Masakazu Ohara.
Who sings the opening of My-HiME?
The opening, "Shining Days", is performed by Minami Kuribayashi.
Where can I watch My-HiME?
My-HiME is listed on Crunchyroll. Availability varies by region — check the streaming links on this page.