Sekirei (2008)
A supernatural harem action anime where a failed student is thrust into an extraterrestrial battle of bonds and survival.
Sekirei - Series Information
- Original Title: セキレイ
- First Air Year: 2008
- Last Air Year: 2010
- Type: TV Series
- Genres: Animation, Comedy, Action, Adventure
- Content Rating (US): TV-MA
- Episode Runtime: Average runtime per episode (25 minutes)
- Number of Seasons: 2
- Number of Episodes: 25
- Status: Ended
- Original Language: Japanese
- Spoken Languages: Japanese
- First Air Date: July 2, 2008 (United States - TV-MA), July 2, 2008 (Germany - 16), July 2, 2008 (Australia - MA 15+), July 2, 2008 (Brazil - 16)
- Networks: Tokyo MX
- Alternative Titles: Alvéola (BR), セキレイ～Pure Engagement～ (JP), Sekirei: Pure Engagement (US), Alvéola (PT), 鹦鹉女神 (CN)
- Production Companies: Seven Arcs, Aniplex
- Production Countries: Japan
Sekirei - Plot
Struggling yet brilliant, 19-year-old Minato Sahashi has failed his college entrance exams for the second time, resulting in him being regarded as worthless by those around him. However, the course of his seemingly bleak future is altered dramatically when a beautiful, supernatural woman falls from the sky and into his life. That woman, Musubi, is a "Sekirei," an extraterrestrial with extraordinary abilities. Recognizing the potential of the Ashikabi gene within Minato, Musubi kisses him, initiating a bond between the two of them. This drags him into the high-stakes world of the Sekirei, where he and his new partner must compete against others in a battle for survival called the "Sekirei Plan." However, unbeknownst to the contestants, there is far more at risk that what the competition initially entailed. Manga series by Sakurako Gokurakuin.
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Sekirei - Cast & Crew
Main Cast
- Saori Hayami
- Kana Hanazawa
- Katsuyuki Konishi
- Kana Ueda
- Kana Asumi
- Shinnosuke Tachibana
- Aya Endo
- Marina Inoue
- Hitomi Nabatame
- Yuki Kaida
Writers
- Takawo Yoshioka
Sekirei - FAQs
Where can you stream Sekirei online?
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Is Sekirei based on a manga series?
Yes, Sekirei is directly adapted from the manga series of the same name by Sakurako Gokurakuin. The manga was serialized in Square Enix's Young Gangan magazine and served as the primary source material for both anime seasons produced by Seven Arcs.
Who voices the main characters in Sekirei?
The main cast features Shinnosuke Tachibana as Minato Sahashi and Saori Hayami as Musubi. Other prominent voice actors include Kana Hanazawa as Kusano, Marina Inoue as Tsukiumi, Aya Endo as Matsu, and Hitomi Nabatame as Uzume.
How many seasons and episodes does Sekirei have?
Sekirei consists of 2 main seasons and 25 total episodes. Season 1, titled Sekirei, contains 12 episodes, while Season 2, Sekirei: Pure Engagement, contains 13 episodes. There is also a Season 0 featuring 4 special episodes.
What is the content rating for Sekirei?
Sekirei is rated TV-MA in the United States, indicating it is intended for mature audiences only. The series contains ecchi elements, suggestive content, and action violence that make it unsuitable for younger viewers.
What genre is the Sekirei anime series?
Sekirei blends Animation, Action, Adventure, and Comedy genres. It also falls squarely within the harem and ecchi subgenres of anime, featuring a male protagonist who forms bonds with multiple powerful female warriors known as Sekirei.
Is Sekirei cancelled or did it end?
Sekirei has officially ended. The series concluded with its second season, Sekirei: Pure Engagement, which aired in 2010. No further seasons have been produced since, and the anime is no longer in production.
What are shows similar to Sekirei?
Fans of Sekirei often enjoy similar harem and action anime such as Aesthetica of a Rogue Hero, The Fruit of Grisaia, and Samurai Girls. Within the ecchi-action subgenre, these titles share comparable themes of supernatural battles, strong female casts, and comedic romance.
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