Anime DetailsFINISHED
- Format
- web series (ONA)
- Episodes
- 1
- Episode length
- 6 min
- Total watch time
- 6 minutes
- Status
- Finished
- Aired
- February 12, 2021
- Season
- Winter 2021
- Source
- Original story
- Studio
- Toei Animation
- Director
- Atsutoshi Umesawa
- Music
- Yasuharu Takanashi
- Age rating
- PG
- Country
- Japan
- AniList score
- 54/100
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Synopsis
URVAN is a collaborative anime between Toei Animation x Nagasaki International University. It is a cyberpunk-esque short in which shows the sights of Sasebo, a city in the Nagasaki prefecture. "URVAN" refers to the ancient Avestan word "urvan (spirit)" from the seventh century B.C., which is said to be the origin of the Japanese word "Obon" or "Urabone", a Japanese custom to honor the spirits of one's ancestors in the middle of August. Set in Sasebo-city, Nagasaki Prefecture, this anime is a mystical and nostalgic cyberpunk action based on the motif of Obon, the festival of welcoming and sending off spirits, where the "extraordinary" and the "ordinary" intersect. The real landscape of Sasebo is transformed into a cyberpunk world, and a mysterious man and woman run through the mysterious city.(Source: Crunchyroll)
Should you watch URVAN?
URVAN has been poorly received, with an average AniList score of 54/100 — 17% of 282 ratings are 8/10 or higher.
Of the 538 AniList users who started it, 4.1% dropped it, so it is rarely abandoned; 492 have finished it.
At about 6 minutes in total, it is a short commitment — a weekend binge.
Best for viewers who enjoy Action, Sci-Fi — especially no dialogue, cyberpunk, espionage.
Where to Watch Officially
Availability, audio and subtitles vary by region and service.
Trailer
Watch on YouTubeCreators & key staff
- Director
- Atsutoshi Umesawa
- Character design
- Sachi Suzuki
- Music
- Yasuharu Takanashi
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URVAN FAQ
How many episodes does URVAN have?
URVAN has 1 episodes of about 6 minutes each, roughly 6 minutes in total.
Is URVAN finished?
Yes. URVAN has finished airing — the final episode aired February 12, 2021.
Is there a season 2 of URVAN?
No sequel is listed for URVAN as of October 2026.
Is URVAN based on a manga?
No. URVAN is an original anime story, not adapted from a manga or novel.
Who animated URVAN?
URVAN was animated by Toei Animation and directed by Atsutoshi Umesawa.
Where can I watch URVAN?
URVAN is listed on YouTube. Availability varies by region — check the streaming links on this page.