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Gleipnir

  • TV Series
  • 2020
  • TV-14
  • 24m
IMDb RATING
6.7/10
2.1K
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Gleipnir (2020)
Shuichi Kagaya is a high school student with an ability to transform into a monster costume. But when he rescues a fellow classmate, she forces him into a partnership to hunt down other monsters.
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AnimeBody HorrorDark FantasySeinenTeen FantasyActionAnimationFantasyHorrorMystery

Shuichi Kagaya and Claire Aoki are navigating a bizarre, new world. With his monstrous superpowers and her thirst for revenge, this troubled pair forms a strong emotional bond.Shuichi Kagaya and Claire Aoki are navigating a bizarre, new world. With his monstrous superpowers and her thirst for revenge, this troubled pair forms a strong emotional bond.Shuichi Kagaya and Claire Aoki are navigating a bizarre, new world. With his monstrous superpowers and her thirst for revenge, this troubled pair forms a strong emotional bond.

  • Creator
    • Sun Takeda
  • Stars
    • Natsuki Hanae
    • Nao Tôyama
    • Brittney Karbowski
  • See production info at IMDbPro
  • IMDb RATING
    6.7/10
    2.1K
    YOUR RATING
    • Creator
      • Sun Takeda
    • Stars
      • Natsuki Hanae
      • Nao Tôyama
      • Brittney Karbowski
    • 10User reviews
    • 4Critic reviews
  • See production info at IMDbPro
    • Awards
      • 1 win & 5 nominations total

    Episodes13

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    TopTop-rated1 season2020

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    Natsuki Hanae
    Natsuki Hanae
    • Shuichi Kagaya
    • 2020
    Nao Tôyama
    Nao Tôyama
    • Claire Aoki
    • 2020
    Brittney Karbowski
    Brittney Karbowski
    • Clair
    • 2020
    Kana Hanazawa
    Kana Hanazawa
    • Elena Aoki
    • 2020
    Takahiro Sakurai
    Takahiro Sakurai
    • Alien
    • 2020
    Ry McKeand
    • Shuichi
    • 2020
    Shizuka Itô
    Shizuka Itô
    • Sayaka Koyanagi
    • 2020
    Takuma Terashima
    • Yota Murakami
    • 2020
    Kana Ichinose
    • Chihiro Yoshioka
    • 2020
    Michelle Marie
    Michelle Marie
    • Chihiro Yoshioka
    • 2020
    Hisako Kanemoto
    Hisako Kanemoto
    • Miku Aihara
    • 2020
    Miku Itou
    • Nana Mifune
    • 2020
    Kieran Flitton
    Kieran Flitton
    • Yota Murakami
    • 2020
    Nicholas Andrew Louie
    • Abukawa
    • 2020
    You Taichi
    • Subaru
    • 2020
    Xanthe Huynh
    Xanthe Huynh
    • Nana
    • 2020
    Sarah Anne Williams
    • Miku
    • 2020
    Shoya Chiba
    • Ikeuchi
    • 2020
    • Creator
      • Sun Takeda
    • All cast & crew
    • Production, box office & more at IMDbPro

    User reviews10

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    9aresbravo

    Exceeds Expectations

    I first heard about this series when its anime adaptation was announced and I was pleasantly surprised to say the least. This is one of those shows that is best to go in blind, knowing absolutely nothing about it. This is one of those shows that you have to watch to the end before you decide to critique anything. There were a lot of things that despite small, I questioned because they didn't seem to make much sense but clearly they knew what they were doing because it all ended up being answered in the end. The animation is incredible with some of the coolest and most intense fight scenes I've seen in a while when it comes to anime and despite being just a 12 episode anime, it provides a lot of depth and character development for our protagonist. I would have given this a 10 but there were some parts that were pretty cliche and there was a lot of unnecessary sexual scenes. Aside from that, the plot is properly fleshed out and nothing is too overdone. Not sure why people had a problem with it but the characters were well done, the plot is creative and fresh, and it doesn't try to be unique. On top of that, it constantly kept me on the edge of my seat and I was never bored. If you're into fast-paced shows, I recommend this. Give it a watch :)))
    2AlexanderGGA01

    Worst anime series ever

    Worst anime series i ever watched..idiot main character..to weak to call it a monster..maybe a puppet!
    4apmorrow

    Poor execution of a clever idea

    I had high hopes, even when almost finished with this show. I really hoped it would come through and surprise me with a meaningful ending, or even a good pausing point hoping for another season. In reality, I was severely disappointed. The body horror and pain porn moments don't earn anything worthwhile in terms of plot or character development. Rather, grief is used to add pretend stakes that don't feel real.

    Quite disappointed.
    4dcoke25

    SO BORING, and LITERALLY PIONTLESS, WE'RE SPOILING THIS TURD

    Premise, something gives a bunch of people the ability to transform into a whole host of things or just modify their bodies to enhance them.

    Off the bat, we'll spoil this; 1-4 and 10-13 are all you need to watch of this show, literally the middle chunk gets made irrelevant at the end. Also, doubt this is getting a season 2.

    I watched this on the premise it was a DARK and DISTURBING anime, it's not. It's an adult anime, so it does push those boundaries a bit, a lot more gore, but no real nudity, some inappropriate sex content, but again censorship in the way the hair falls over parts. It's super tame and as edgy as Blink 182 in the 90s.

    The problem is, the whole ending kind of negates everything. They threw together an interesting mystery that didn't really have clues for the audience to play along and solve themselves.

    Acting's fine, animation/art is great, and the dog from of the main protagonist is adorable. I love dogs. Don't watch. You'll fall asleep.
    5ashomkarp

    Maybe watchable🤔🤔🤔😅😅😅

    I don't know why I completed this series though it was really "weak" series but still I eat he'd it completely. The characters are so not good whenever u watch those characters u feel like "something" is coming out of ur mouth😂😂 (I felt like that) though it is a "supernatural" genre one, still there must be some logic inside, this series lacks those logic, if u r ready to watch this series without logic then go ahead(but I am damn sure u won't enjoy it) the FMC SOMETIMES, SOMETIMES, SOMETIMES looks cute(🤔🤔I don't think so) o..kk.. but still... Hope u will come out of it after watching all EPS (short for episodes)

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    • Trivia
      In Norse mythology, Gleipnir is an enchanted chain that restrains an apocalyptic wolf beast.

      In this series, it refers to the connections formed with Shuichi, who transforms into a wolf monster costume.
    • Crazy credits
      The series title is formed from the coins everyone in the show is looking for.

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    • Release date
      • April 5, 2020 (Japan)
    • Country of origin
      • Japan
    • Official site
      • Official Website
    • Languages
      • Japanese
      • English
      • Spanish
      • Portuguese
    • Also known as
      • Sợi Xích Thần
    • Production company
      • Pine Jam
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      24 minutes
    • Color
      • Color

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