The World God Only Knows (2010)
A clever anime comedy where a dating sim genius is drafted by a demon hunter to conquer real girls' hearts and expel evil spirits.
The World God Only Knows - Series Information
- Original Title: 神のみぞ知るセカイ
- First Air Year: 2010
- Last Air Year: 2013
- Type: TV Series
- Genres: Animation, Comedy, Drama, Sci-Fi, Fantasy
- Content Rating (US): TV-14
- Episode Runtime: Average runtime per episode: 25 minutes
- Number of Seasons: 3
- Number of Episodes: 36
- Status: Ended
- Original Language: Japanese
- Spoken Languages: Japanese
- First Air Date: October 8, 2010 (United States - TV-14), October 8, 2010 (Canada - 14+), October 8, 2010 (Australia - M), October 8, 2010 (Brazil - 14), October 8, 2010 (Mexico - B-15), October 8, 2010 (South Korea - 15)
- Networks: TV Tokyo, TVh, TV Osaka, TV Aichi, TVQ, AT-X
- Alternative Titles: Світ, відомий тільки Богу (UA), Kami nomi zo Shiru Sekai (JP), The World God Only Knows: Goddesses (US)
- Production Companies: Manglobe, TV Tokyo, Geneon Universal Entertainment, Shogakukan
- Production Countries: Japan
The World God Only Knows - Plot
Keima is a dating sim champion. Cute girls are rendered powerless by his irresistible game playing techniques. Too bad things aren't that way in the real world. That is, until his tempting game playing causes a real live—and very bubbly-cute—demon hunter named Elsie to materialize! Now Elsie wants Keima to help her free hot girls from sneaky demons who secretly possess them.
The World God Only Knows - Trailer
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The World God Only Knows - Cast & Crew
Main Cast
- Kanae Itou
- Ryoka Yuzuki
- Hiro Shimono
- Nozomi Chikamura
- Kana Hanazawa
- Saori Hayami
- Ayana Taketatsu
- Aoi Yuuki
- Nao Toyama
- Kana Asumi
The World God Only Knows - FAQs
Where can you stream The World God Only Knows?
The World God Only Knows is available to stream on Crunchyroll and HiDive. Both platforms offer flat-rate subscription access. You can also watch it through the Crunchyroll Amazon Channel or the HiDive Amazon Channel if you prefer streaming via Amazon.
Is The World God Only Knows based on a manga?
The anime adapts the manga of the same name by Tamiki Wakaki, serialized in Weekly Shonen Sunday from 2008 to 2014. The series closely follows the source material, covering Keima's conquest arcs and the later Goddesses storyline introduced in Season 3.
Why does Season 3 skip several manga arcs?
Season 3, subtitled Goddesses, jumps ahead in the manga to focus on the Goddess arc, skipping several conquest arcs. The production team included recap episodes and brief summaries to bridge the gap, though fans of the manga noted the omissions affected character development for some heroines.
Who voices Keima Katsuragi in the anime?
Keima Katsuragi, the self-proclaimed God of Conquest, is voiced by Hiro Shimono. Shimono brings a sharp, sardonic energy to the role, perfectly capturing Keima's arrogant confidence in dating sims and his reluctant awkwardness when dealing with real-world emotions.
How many seasons does The World God Only Knows have?
The series ran for three main seasons plus a collection of specials. Season 1 and Season 2 each contain 12 episodes, and Season 3 (Goddesses) adds another 12. There are also 5 bonus special episodes, bringing the total episode count to 41 including specials.
What is The World God Only Knows about?
Keima Katsuragi is a legendary dating sim player who gets recruited by a demon named Elsie to capture runaway spirits hiding in girls' hearts. The only way to expel them is to make each girl fall in love with him — a task that sounds easy for a game master but proves far messier in reality.
Is The World God Only Knows worth watching for anime fans?
For fans of romantic comedy anime, it's a genuinely clever watch. The series playfully deconstructs harem tropes through Keima's analytical, game-logic approach to romance. The Goddesses arc in Season 3 raises the emotional stakes considerably, rewarding viewers who stuck with the series from the beginning.
What is the content rating for The World God Only Knows?
The World God Only Knows carries a TV-14 rating in the United States, indicating content that may be unsuitable for children under 14. The series includes mild romantic situations, comedic fan service, and supernatural themes appropriate for teen and adult anime audiences.
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