Seikimatsu Occult Academy (2010)
A spirited original anime mixing occult mysteries, time travel, and sharp comedy across a single tight season.
Seikimatsu Occult Academy - Series Information
- Original Title: 世紀末オカルト学院
- First Air Year: 2010
- Last Air Year: 2010
- Type: TV Series
- Genres: Animation, Sci-Fi, Fantasy, Comedy
- Episode Runtime: Average runtime per episode (25 minutes)
- Number of Seasons: 1
- Number of Episodes: 13
- Status: Ended
- Original Language: Japanese
- Spoken Languages: Japanese
- First Air Date: July 6, 2010 (Australia - MA 15+)
- Networks: TV Tokyo
- Alternative Titles: Seikimatsu okaruto gakuin (JP)
- Production Companies: A-1 Pictures, Aniplex
- Production Countries: Japan
Seikimatsu Occult Academy - Plot
Occult Academy is a Japanese anime television series produced by A-1 Pictures and Aniplex and directed by Tomohiko Itō. The 13-episode anime premiered in Japan on the TV Tokyo television network on July 6, 2010. Occult Academy is the third project of Anime no Chikara. It was shown by Crunchyroll an hour after the Japanese broadcast. A manga adaptation of the anime is currently serialized in Media Factory's Monthly Comic Alive. A series of DVD/Blu-ray releases are made over six volumes. Volumes one through five each contain two episodes from the series and comes with extras, such as bonus songs sung by various voice actors for the characters. The final volume covers the last three episodes There are also four spinoff episodes, the first of which is included with the second volume. The series has been picked up in North America by NIS America, who released the series on Blu-ray on May 8, 2012.
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Seikimatsu Occult Academy - Cast & Crew
Main Cast
- Kana Hanazawa as Kozue Naruse (voice)
- Hiroki Takahashi as Smile (voice)
- Takahiro Mizushima as Fumiaki Uchida (voice)
- Yu Kobayashi as Chihiro Kawashima (voice)
- Minori Chihara as Mikaze Nakagawa (voice)
- Sayuri Yahagi as Fumiaki Uchida (young) (voice)
- Yoko Hikasa as Maya Kumashiro (voice)
- Masaaki Yajima as Jum'ichiro Kumashiro (voice)
- Ayahi Takagaki as Ami Kuroki (voice)
- Takehito Koyasu as JK (voice)
Writers
- Seishi Minakami
- Yuniko Ayana
- Hiroshi Onogi
- Kurasumi Sunayama
- Michiko Itou
Executive Producers
- Tomonori Ochikoshi
- Hideo Katsumata
- Yukio Kawasaki
Seikimatsu Occult Academy - FAQs
What is Seikimatsu Occult Academy about?
Set in 1999 at a school steeped in supernatural lore, the series follows Maya Kumashiro and a time-traveling agent named Fumiaki Uchida as they race to prevent an alien apocalypse. The show blends occult mysteries, comedic moments, and genuine tension into a fast-paced 13-episode adventure.
Is Seikimatsu Occult Academy based on a true story?
Not at all — it's a fully original anime created as part of the Anime no Chikara initiative, which championed original stories not adapted from manga or light novels. The occult themes draw on real-world folklore and urban legends, but the plot and characters are entirely fictional.
Who are the main voice actors in Seikimatsu Occult Academy?
The principal cast features Yoko Hikasa as the fierce Maya Kumashiro and Takahiro Mizushima as the reluctant time agent Fumiaki Uchida. They're joined by Kana Hanazawa, Yu Kobayashi, Minori Chihara, Hiroki Takahashi, and Takehito Koyasu, forming a strong ensemble of seasoned voice talent.
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What is the Anime no Chikara project behind this series?
Anime no Chikara was a joint initiative between TV Tokyo and Aniplex dedicated to producing fully original anime — no manga or light novel source material. Seikimatsu Occult Academy was its third entry, following So Ra No Wo To and Night Raid 1931, and remains the project's most fondly remembered title.
How was Seikimatsu Occult Academy received by critics and fans?
The series earned a warm reception for its energetic lead character, inventive blend of genres, and surprisingly emotional payoff. Fans particularly praised Yoko Hikasa's performance as Maya and the show's willingness to mix genuine scares with comedy. It holds a respectable following among fans of early 2010s anime.
Does Seikimatsu Occult Academy have any spin-off content?
Yes — beyond the 13 main episodes, the series includes six bonus specials and four spin-off episodes, the first of which was bundled with the second DVD/Blu-ray volume. A manga adaptation was also serialized in Media Factory's Monthly Comic Alive, expanding the story for fans who wanted more.
What anime are similar to Seikimatsu Occult Academy?
If you enjoyed its mix of supernatural intrigue and comedy, try Occultic;Nine for dense occult mystery, The Melancholy of Haruhi Suzumiya for a similarly genre-defying tone, Darker than Black for stylish supernatural action, or Midnight Occult Civil Servants for a lighter take on folklore-driven storytelling.
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