YU-NO: A Girl Who Chants Love at the Bound of This World (2019)
A dimension-hopping anime mystery rooted in a legendary visual novel, following one student's search for his missing father across parallel worlds.
YU-NO: A Girl Who Chants Love at the Bound of This World - Series Information
- Original Title: この世の果てで恋を唄う少女YU-NO
- First Air Year: 2019
- Last Air Year: 2019
- Type: TV Series
- Genres: Animation, Drama, Action, Adventure, Sci-Fi, Fantasy
- Content Rating (US): TV-14
- Episode Runtime: Average runtime per episode: 23 minutes
- Number of Seasons: 1
- Number of Episodes: 26
- Status: Ended
- Original Language: Japanese
- Spoken Languages: Japanese
- First Air Date: April 2, 2019 (United States - TV-14), April 2, 2019 (Canada - 14+), April 2, 2019 (Australia - M), April 2, 2019 (Brazil - 16), April 2, 2019 (Mexico - C)
- Networks: AT-X
- Production Companies: GENCO, feel., MAGES.
- Production Countries: Japan
- Alternative Titles: YU-NO: A girl who chants love at the bound of this World. (JP), Yu-No: A Girl Who Chants Love at the Bound of This World (US)
YU-NO: A Girl Who Chants Love at the Bound of This World - Plot
Arima Takuya is a young student whose father, a historian who has conducted various researches, disappeared recently. During a summer vacation Takuya receives a peculiar package from his missing father, along with a letter containing information about the existence of various parallel worlds. At first Takuya doesn't take it seriously, but soon he realizes that he possesses a device that allows him to travel to alternate dimensions. Is his father alive, after all? If so, where is he?
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YU-NO: A Girl Who Chants Love at the Bound of This World - Cast & Crew
Main Cast
- Yuu Hayashi
- Fujiwara Yuki
- Yu Kobayashi
- Maaya Uchida
- Rie Kugimiya
- Takuya Eguchi
- Kaori Nazuka
- Saori Onishi
- Ari Ozawa
- Taiten Kusunoki
YU-NO: A Girl Who Chants Love at the Bound of This World - FAQs
Is YU-NO based on a visual novel?
Yes, the anime is a remake of the classic 1996 visual novel YU-NO: A Girl Who Chants Love at the Bound of This World, originally developed by ELF Corporation and written by Hiroyuki Kanno. The story was later remade as a modern visual novel in 2017 before receiving its anime adaptation in 2019.
Where can you stream YU-NO online?
YU-NO: A Girl Who Chants Love at the Bound of This World is available to stream on Crunchyroll and the Crunchyroll Amazon Channel. It can also be purchased digitally through the Apple TV Store. Check JustWatch for the most up-to-date availability in your region.
What genre is YU-NO: A Girl Who Chants Love?
The series blends several genres: animation, drama, action, adventure, sci-fi, and fantasy. At its core it's a dimension-hopping mystery with strong romantic and historical elements, reflecting its origins as a multi-route visual novel with branching parallel-world storylines.
Who voices the main cast in YU-NO?
The Japanese voice cast features Yuu Hayashi as protagonist Takuya Arima, Maaya Uchida as Kanna Hatano, Rie Kugimiya as Mio Shimazu, Yu Kobayashi as Eriko Takeda, Saori Onishi as Mitsuki Ichijo, Ari Ozawa as YU-NO, and Takuya Eguchi as Hideo Toyotomi, among others.
How many episodes does YU-NO have?
The series consists of 26 episodes across one main season, which aired in 2019. There are also 2 bonus special episodes included in Season 0. All episodes are in Japanese with subtitles available on streaming platforms.
When did YU-NO first air?
YU-NO: A Girl Who Chants Love at the Bound of This World premiered on April 2, 2019. It aired on the AT-X network in Japan and became available to international audiences through Crunchyroll on the same date, with a TV-14 content rating in the United States.
Does YU-NO have a satisfying ending?
The anime adapts the full story arc of the visual novel, including its ambitious second half set in a parallel historical world. Fans of the source material have noted that the pacing is rushed in places, but the series does deliver a complete narrative conclusion rather than leaving the story open-ended.
What are similar anime series to YU-NO?
If YU-NO appeals to you, consider exploring The Unwanted Undead Adventurer, Beast Tamer, or Ranma 1/2 (2024) for comparable genre blends. Fans of the visual novel adaptation angle may also enjoy other anime series rooted in romance, fantasy, and isekai-adjacent storytelling.
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