Akira Ihotsu
main character
ONA
6.0
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Anime DetailsFINISHED
- Format
- web series (ONA)
- Episodes
- 6
- Episode length
- 32 min
- Total watch time
- 3 h 12 min
- Status
- Finished
- Aired
- May 18, 2023
- Season
- Spring 2023
- Source
- Other source
- Studio
- Arect
- Director
- Hideki Anbo
- Original creator
- Carlo Zen
- Music
- Ken Ishii
- Age rating
- PG — Teens 13 or Older
- Country
- Japan
- AniList score
- 60/100
Estimated watch time
3h 12m
⚡ 2 days at 5 eps/day
Tags & Tropes
Aliens79%Military79%Full CGI75%Guns40%Primarily Adult Cast20%Kemonomimi20%Dystopian20%
ONAFINISHED2023 SPRING6.0 / 10 AniList score
Yakitori: Soldiers of Misfortune
ヤキトリ• Yakitori
Synopsis
Set in a future where the solar system is dominated by trade federations who are in constant conflict. In order to escape his restrictive homeland of Japan, and under the recommendation of his military cook friend Pupkin, Akira enlists in a trade federation orbital drop infantry unit. Such infantry are notorious for their 70% casualty rate, and are nicknamed "Yakitori" for their expendability. (Source: Anime News Network, edited)
Trailer
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Should you watch Yakitori: Soldiers of Misfortune?
Only if you enjoy action and sci-fi, especially stories with aliens, military, full cgi.
Reception is lukewarm: 60/100 on AniList, with 23% of 588 ratings at 8/10 or higher.
10.1% of viewers drop it before the end, more than most, so give it a few episodes to see if it clicks.
At about 3 h 12 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
6 episodes are listed.
Creators & key staff
- Original creator
- Carlo Zen
- Director
- Hideki Anbo
- Character design
- Atsushi Yamagata
- Music
- Ken Ishii
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Yakitori: Soldiers of Misfortune FAQ
How many episodes does Yakitori: Soldiers of Misfortune have?
Yakitori: Soldiers of Misfortune has 6 episodes of about 32 minutes each, roughly 3 h 12 min in total.
How long does it take to watch Yakitori: Soldiers of Misfortune?
About 3 h 12 min back to back. At two episodes a day it takes 3 days; at one hour a day, about 4 days.
Is Yakitori: Soldiers of Misfortune finished?
Yes. Yakitori: Soldiers of Misfortune has finished airing — the final episode aired May 18, 2023.
Is there a season 2 of Yakitori: Soldiers of Misfortune?
No sequel is listed for Yakitori: Soldiers of Misfortune as of October 2026.
Is Yakitori: Soldiers of Misfortune based on a other source?
Yes. Yakitori: Soldiers of Misfortune adapts the other source by Carlo Zen.
Who animated Yakitori: Soldiers of Misfortune?
Yakitori: Soldiers of Misfortune was animated by Arect and directed by Hideki Anbo.
Where can I watch Yakitori: Soldiers of Misfortune?
Yakitori: Soldiers of Misfortune is listed on Netflix. Availability varies by region — check the streaming links on this page.