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Gleipnir

  • TV Series
  • 2020
  • TV-14
  • 24m
IMDb RATING
6.7/10
2.2K
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POPULARITY
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7,306
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 FantasyFolk HorrorSeinenTeen FantasyActionAnimationFantasyHorror

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
    2.2K
    YOUR RATING
    POPULARITY
    3,844
    7,306
    • 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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    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
    Michelle Marie
    Michelle Marie
    • Chihiro Yoshioka
    • 2020
    Kana Ichinose
    • Chihiro Yoshioka
    • 2020
    Miku Itou
    • Nana Mifune
    • 2020
    Hisako Kanemoto
    Hisako Kanemoto
    • Miku Aihara
    • 2020
    Kieran Flitton
    Kieran Flitton
    • Yota Murakami
    • 2020
    You Taichi
    • Subaru
    • 2020
    Nicholas Andrew Louie
    • Abukawa
    • 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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    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.
    10evoTheLimitBreaker

    Very good anime. Ignore the people who probably didn't watch it or understand it.

    The anime is really good. It has some dark theme and it gets interesting very fast. I like their creativity and the way that tells the story. 100% you need to read the manga to understand the story better but you can enjoy it even if you don't want to read the manga. It's a strange and sexual anime and that's why I like it and my girlfriend also found it interesting.
    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)
    4CJWar

    When it's good, it's average.

    It's rare I don't finish a show. However, Gleipnir isn't worth my time. I watched the first 6 episodes and I'm convinced half the screen time is spent on close ups of muscles and tendons on the female characters.

    The plot is practically non-existent. Someone came up with what they thought was a good idea and somehow got paid before fleshing it out in the slightest.

    The voice acting is over the top. Moreso than most anime. The characters are tropes with no personality or growth. The soundtrack wasn't bad but that doesn't make it watchable.

    All in all, it's sub-par. It may appeal to some if other reviews are anything to go by but I'd suggest only watching the first 2 episodes before making up your mind. It really doesn't change after that. There's no "pay-off" moment that makes the slog worth it.
    5stevenmcreynolds

    Completely average except the are

    The entire show is middle of the road at best, the art is beautiful though. Also a scene in the 6th episode made me almost drop it all together.

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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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    • Runtime
      • 24m
    • Color
      • Color

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