Chaika - The Coffin Princess (2014)
A post-war fantasy anime following a wandering ex-soldier and a mysterious coffin-carrying sorceress on an unforgettable quest.
Chaika - The Coffin Princess - Series Information
- Original Title: 棺姫のチャイカ
- First Air Year: 2014
- Last Air Year: 2014
- Type: TV Series
- Genres: Action, Adventure, Animation, Comedy, Sci-Fi, Fantasy
- Content Rating (US): TV-14
- Episode Runtime: Average runtime per episode: 25 minutes
- Number of Seasons: 2
- Number of Episodes: 22
- Status: Ended
- Original Language: Japanese
- Spoken Languages: Japanese
- First Air Date: April 9, 2014 (United States - TV-14), April 9, 2014 (Canada - 14+), April 9, 2014 (United Kingdom - 15), April 9, 2014 (Germany - 16), April 9, 2014 (Australia - M), April 9, 2014 (Brazil - 14), April 9, 2014 (Mexico - B-15)
- Networks: Sun TV, TVQ, Chiba TV, Teletama, Mie TV, tvk, BS11, Tokyo MX
- Alternative Titles: Hitsugi no Chaika (JP), Chaika the Coffin Princess (US)
- Production Companies: BONES
- Production Countries: Japan
Chaika - The Coffin Princess - Plot
Toru Acura is a 20-year-old retired soldier meandering through life now that the war has ended. He encounters Chaika Trabant, a 14-year-old sorceress carrying a coffin, and follows her in hopes of finding meaning to his life again. The two travel with Toru's adopted sister, Akari, the employed member of the group and thus Toru's source of income.
Chaika - The Coffin Princess - Trailer
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Chaika - The Coffin Princess - Cast & Crew
Main Cast
- Junji Majima as Toru Acura (voice)
- Chika Anzai as Chaika Trabant (voice)
- Yuuko Hara as Akari Acura (voice)
- Chiwa Saito as Fredrika (voice)
- Tetsuo Kanao as Konrad Steinmeitz (voice)
- Naomi Ohzora as Karen Bombardeir (voice)
Executive Producers
- Takeshi Yasuda
Chaika - The Coffin Princess - FAQs
Is Chaika - The Coffin Princess based on a light novel?
Yes, the anime is adapted from a light novel series written by Ichiro Sakaki and illustrated by Namaniku ATK. The novels were published between 2010 and 2015 and served as the direct source material for both seasons of the anime adaptation produced by BONES.
What is Chaika - The Coffin Princess about?
The series follows Toru Acura, a directionless ex-soldier, who crosses paths with Chaika Trabant, a young sorceress lugging a mysterious coffin. Together with Toru's sister Akari, they embark on a quest through a post-war fantasy world, uncovering dark secrets tied to a fallen emperor.
Where can you stream Chaika - The Coffin Princess?
Both seasons are available to stream on Crunchyroll and HiDive, including through their respective Amazon Channels. If you prefer to own the series, episodes can be purchased on Amazon Video and Google Play Movies.
How many seasons does Chaika - The Coffin Princess have?
The series ran for two seasons. Season 1, titled Chaika - The Coffin Princess, aired in spring 2014 with 12 episodes. Season 2, subtitled Avenging Battle, followed in autumn 2014 with 10 episodes, bringing the story to its conclusion across a tight, focused run.
Who are the main voice actors in Chaika - The Coffin Princess?
The principal cast features Junji Majima as Toru Acura, Chika Anzai as Chaika Trabant, and Yuuko Hara as Akari Acura. Chiwa Saito voices the shape-shifting dragoon Fredrika, while Tetsuo Kanao and Naomi Ohzora round out the ensemble in supporting roles.
Did Chaika - The Coffin Princess receive positive reviews from critics?
The series earned a warm reception from anime fans and critics alike, praised for its brisk pacing, inventive fantasy world-building, and the charm of Chaika's distinctive speech patterns. Reviewers highlighted the satisfying two-season structure that delivers a complete, well-paced story without overstaying its welcome.
What studio produced Chaika - The Coffin Princess?
The anime was produced by BONES, the acclaimed Japanese animation studio behind series such as Fullmetal Alchemist: Brotherhood and My Hero Academia. The music was composed by Seikô Nagaoka, with animation direction handled by cinematographer Hikaru Fukuda and editing by Masahiro Goto.
What are similar anime series to Chaika - The Coffin Princess?
Fans of the series often enjoy Rokka: Braves of the Six Flowers for its fantasy mystery blend, Scrapped Princess for its post-war world-building, and KONOSUBA for its comedic adventuring party dynamic. Claymore and The Sacred Blacksmith also share the series' action-heavy fantasy atmosphere.
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