Peter Grill and the Philosopher's Time (2020)
A raucous adult fantasy anime comedy in which the world's mightiest warrior battles to stay faithful to his fiancée while an unstoppable harem closes in.
Peter Grill and the Philosopher's Time - Series Information
- Original Title: ピーター・グリルと賢者の時間
- First Air Year: 2020
- Last Air Year: 2022
- Type: TV Series
- Genres: Animation, Comedy, Sci-Fi, Fantasy
- Content Rating (US): TV-MA
- Episode Runtime: Average runtime per episode: 13 minutes
- Number of Seasons: 2
- Number of Episodes: 24
- Status: Ended
- Original Language: Japanese
- Spoken Languages: Japanese
- First Air Date: July 11, 2020 (United States - TV-MA), July 11, 2020 (Canada - 18+), July 11, 2020 (Germany - 16), July 11, 2020 (Australia - MA 15+), July 11, 2020 (Brazil - 18), July 11, 2020 (Mexico - C), July 11, 2020 (South Korea - 19)
- Networks: Tokyo MX
- Production Companies: Wolfsbane, Futabasha, Seven, FUTURE LEAP
- Production Countries: Japan
- Alternative Titles: 贤者时间 (CN), Peter Grill to Kenja no Jikan Super Extra (JP), Peter Grill e o Tempo do Filósofo: Super Extra (PT), 彼得·格里爾的賢者時間 (TW), Peter Grill & The Philosopher's Time (FR), Peter Grill to Kenja no Jikan (DE), Peter Grill and the Philosopher's Time (CH)
Peter Grill and the Philosopher's Time - Plot
Upon winning a fighting tournament and being crowned the world's strongest warrior, Peter Grill discovers a downside to his newfound fame. Women of all species, from ogres to elves, are scrambling over each other for his seed to ensure they have the strongest babies possible. Poor Peter just wants to settle down with his lovey dovey fiancée, but he'll have to outmatch, outwit, and outrun a harem of very determined monster girls to do so!
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Peter Grill and the Philosopher's Time - Cast & Crew
Main Cast
- Hiro Shimono
- Yui Ninomiya
- Ayana Taketatsu
- Hibiku Yamamura
- Akari Uehara
- Sayaka Senbongi
Peter Grill and the Philosopher's Time - FAQs
Where can you stream Peter Grill and the Philosopher's Time?
Peter Grill and the Philosopher's Time is available to stream on HiDive and via the HiDive Amazon Channel. It can also be streamed through the Crunchyroll Amazon Channel. If you prefer to own it, the series is available for purchase on Amazon Video.
Is Peter Grill and the Philosopher's Time based on a manga?
The series is a direct adaptation of the manga by Daisuke Hiyama, serialized in Futabasha's Monthly Action magazine. The manga launched in 2017 and the anime adaptation faithfully follows its adult comedy premise, bringing the harem fantasy story to life with two seasons.
How many seasons does Peter Grill and the Philosopher's Time have?
There are two seasons in total, comprising 24 episodes. Season 1 ran for 12 episodes, followed by Season 2, subtitled Super Extra, which added another 12 episodes. The series concluded in 2022 and is not currently in production.
What is Peter Grill and the Philosopher's Time about?
After winning a grand fighting tournament, Peter Grill becomes the world's strongest warrior — and suddenly every monster girl around wants his genes. Ogres, elves, and more pursue him relentlessly while he desperately tries to stay loyal to his fiancée Luvelia. It's a chaotic, adult-oriented harem comedy set in a fantasy world.
Is Peter Grill and the Philosopher's Time appropriate for all audiences?
Definitely not for younger viewers. The series carries a TV-MA rating in the United States, reflecting its explicit adult humor, ecchi content, and mature themes. It's aimed squarely at adult anime fans comfortable with raunchy comedy and suggestive situations throughout both seasons.
Who voices Peter Grill in the anime?
Hiro Shimono brings Peter Grill to life, delivering the hapless hero's constant panic and exasperation with great comedic timing. Shimono is a prolific voice actor well known for roles in other popular anime series, and his performance anchors the show's frenetic, over-the-top energy.
What anime series are similar to Peter Grill and the Philosopher's Time?
Fans of this series often enjoy Monster Musume: Everyday Life with Monster Girls, The Testament of Sister New Devil, To LOVE-Ru, Sekirei, and Redo of Healer — all of which share the ecchi harem comedy genre with fantasy or supernatural settings and similarly adult-oriented humor.
When did Peter Grill and the Philosopher's Time first air?
The series premiered on July 11, 2020, airing on Tokyo MX in Japan. It quickly found an international audience through streaming platforms. Season 2, subtitled Super Extra, followed in 2022, wrapping up the anime adaptation of Daisuke Hiyama's popular manga.
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