Angel Beats! (2010)
A genre-defying Japanese anime set in the afterlife, where teenage souls battle supernatural forces while confronting the regrets that defined their lives.
Angel Beats! - Series Information
- Original Title: Angel Beats!
- First Air Year: 2010
- Last Air Year: 2010
- Type: TV Series
- Genres: Animation, Comedy, Drama, Sci-Fi, Fantasy, Action, Adventure
- Content Rating (US): TV-14
- Episode Runtime: Average runtime per episode: 24 minutes
- Number of Seasons: 1
- Number of Episodes: 13
- Status: Ended
- Original Language: Japanese
- Spoken Languages: Japanese
- First Air Date: April 3, 2010 (United States - TV-14), April 3, 2010 (Canada - 14+), April 3, 2010 (United Kingdom - 12), April 3, 2010 (Germany - 12), April 3, 2010 (Australia - M), April 3, 2010 (Brazil - 14), April 3, 2010 (Mexico - B-15), April 3, 2010 (South Korea - 15)
- Networks: CBC
- Production Companies: P.A.WORKS, Visual Arts, 1st PLACE, ASCII Media Works, movic, dentsu, MBS, CBC, Aniplex
- Production Countries: Japan
- Alternative Titles: 天使的脉动 (CN), Enjeru Bītsu! (JP), Ангельські ритми! (UA), אנג'ל ביטס! (IL), 天使的脈動 (TW)
Angel Beats! - Plot
Angel Beats takes place in the afterlife and focuses on Otonashi, a boy who lost his memories of his life after dying. He is enrolled into the afterlife school and meets a girl named Yuri who invites him to join the Afterlife Battlefront — an organization she leads which fights against God. The Battlefront fight against the student council president Angel, a girl with supernatural powers.
Angel Beats! - Trailer
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Angel Beats! - Cast & Crew
Writers
- Jun Maeda
Main Cast
- Hiroshi Kamiya
- Harumi Sakurai
- Kana Hanazawa
- Ryohei Kimura
- Yuuki Masuda
- Yumiko Kobayashi
- Shun Takagi
- Megumi Ogata
- Fuuko Saito
- Michael Rivas
Angel Beats! - FAQs
Where can you stream Angel Beats! online?
Angel Beats! is available to stream on Crunchyroll, including via the Crunchyroll Amazon Channel. Both options offer the full series with subtitles. You can compare all current viewing options available in your region through JustWatch for the most up-to-date platform availability.
Does Angel Beats! have a satisfying ending?
Angel Beats! concludes with an emotionally powerful and widely praised finale. The final episode delivers a bittersweet resolution as characters find peace and move on from the afterlife. Many fans consider it one of anime's most moving endings, though some feel the 13-episode run left certain storylines underexplored.
Why do fans still cry at Angel Beats! years later?
Angel Beats! is renowned for its emotional storytelling, blending comedy with deeply tragic backstories for each character. The series explores themes of regret, acceptance, and letting go, which resonate universally. Jun Maeda's signature writing style — sharp humor followed by gut-wrenching drama — makes the emotional payoff particularly intense for viewers.
Who are the main voice actors in Angel Beats!?
The principal cast includes Hiroshi Kamiya as Otonashi, Harumi Sakurai as Yuri, and Kana Hanazawa as Kanade (Angel). Ryohei Kimura voices Hinata, Megumi Ogata voices Naoi, and Eri Kitamura voices Yui. The ensemble cast delivers performances that are central to the series' emotional impact.
What is Angel Beats! about?
Angel Beats! is set in a supernatural afterlife school where teenagers who died with unfulfilled regrets are given a second chance. Amnesiac protagonist Otonashi joins the Afterlife Battlefront, a student rebellion led by Yuri, as they resist the enigmatic Angel and grapple with their pasts before finding peace.
How many episodes does Angel Beats! have?
Angel Beats! consists of 13 main episodes in its single broadcast season, plus 5 additional special episodes (OVAs) compiled in Season 0. The main series aired from April to June 2010 on CBC in Japan. The specials offer bonus content that expands on characters and events from the main story.
Is Angel Beats! based on a true story or source material?
Angel Beats! is an original anime series, not based on a true story or pre-existing manga or novel. It was conceived by Jun Maeda of Key (Visual Arts) as a wholly original work. A manga adaptation and visual novel were subsequently produced based on the anime, reversing the typical adaptation process.
What content rating does Angel Beats! carry?
Angel Beats! is rated TV-14 in the United States, indicating content that may be unsuitable for children under 14. The series contains action violence, themes of death and trauma, and emotionally intense scenes. International ratings vary: 14+ in Canada, 12 in the UK and Germany, M in Australia, and 15 in South Korea.
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