Gai Ogata
main character
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- Format
- web series (ONA)
- Episodes
- 12
- Episode length
- 22 min
- Total watch time
- 4 h 24 min
- Status
- Finished
- Aired
- March 23, 2018
- Season
- Winter 2018
- Source
- Manga
- Studio
- DLE
- Director
- Toshihito Naka
- Original creator
- Toshiki Inoue
- Music
- Koutarou Nakagawa
- Age rating
- R — 17+ (violence & profanity)
- Country
- Japan
- AniList score
- 55/100
- Also known as
- Sword Gai: The Animation, Swordgai
- Score across sites
- 5.92/10
- Official site
- swordgai-anime.com
Estimated watch time
4h 24m
⚡ 3 days at 5 eps/day
Tags & Tropes
Swordplay40%CGI40%Henshin20%Tokusatsu20%
ONAFINISHED2018 WINTER5.5 / 10 AniList score
SWORDGAI The Animation
ソードガイ The Animation• Sword Gai The Animation
Synopsis
The story revolves around Gai, who was born beside a woman who met her death in a forest. He was adopted by the swordsmith Amon. A few years later, Gai becomes Amon's apprentice, and during the forging of a sword, he loses his right arm. To help him, Amon crushes the demon sword Shiryuu (lit. Death Dragon) to form it into Gai's replacement right arm. Gai then is able to fuse with the weapon on his arm, and fights against his enemies. (Source: Anime News Network)
Main cast & voice actors
Should you watch SWORDGAI The Animation?
Only if you enjoy action and supernatural.
Reception is lukewarm: 55/100 on AniList, with 16% of 7.8K ratings at 8/10 or higher. It's the #12 most popular anime of 2018.
About 9.6% of viewers drop it, which is typical.
At about 4 h 24 min in total, it is a short commitment — a weekend binge.
Where to Watch Officially
Availability, audio and subtitles vary by region and service.
Episodes
12 episodes are listed.
Creators & key staff
- Original creator
- Toshiki Inoue
- Director
- Toshihito Naka
- Series composition
- Toshiki Inoue
- Character design
- Atsuko Nakajima
- Music
- Koutarou Nakagawa
Where it fits in the series
- Start here. SWORDGAI The Animation is the first entry in its story.
- Watch next: SWORDGAI The Animation Part II (2018)
Related entries
Opening & ending themes
Openings (1)
- OP1“Sadamegoto”
Theme data from AnimeThemes.moe.
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SWORDGAI The Animation FAQ
How many episodes does SWORDGAI The Animation have?
SWORDGAI The Animation has 12 episodes of about 22 minutes each, roughly 4 h 24 min in total.
How long does it take to watch SWORDGAI The Animation?
About 4 h 24 min back to back. At two episodes a day it takes 6 days; at one hour a day, about 5 days.
Is SWORDGAI The Animation finished?
Yes. SWORDGAI The Animation has finished airing — the final episode aired March 23, 2018.
Is there a season 2 of SWORDGAI The Animation?
Yes — the story continues in SWORDGAI The Animation Part II (2018).
Where do I start SWORDGAI The Animation?
Start here: SWORDGAI The Animation is the first entry, followed by SWORDGAI The Animation Part II.
Is SWORDGAI The Animation based on a manga?
Yes. SWORDGAI The Animation adapts the manga by Toshiki Inoue.
Who animated SWORDGAI The Animation?
SWORDGAI The Animation was animated by DLE and directed by Toshihito Naka.
Who sings the opening of SWORDGAI The Animation?
The opening, "Sadamegoto", is performed by an uncredited artist.
Where can I watch SWORDGAI The Animation?
SWORDGAI The Animation is listed on Netflix. Availability varies by region — check the streaming links on this page.