Absolute Duo (2015)
Kernel Score: 82% · 160 ratings
Genres: Animation, Comedy, Action & Adventure
First aired: 2015-01-04
Seasons: 1 · 12 episodes
Where to watch Absolute Duo
- Stream: Crunchyroll
- Buy: Apple TV
US availability, updated 2026-10-23.
Overview
This is the story of Tooru Kokonoe who has enrolled at Kouryou Academy, a school which trains students in wielding Blaze, soul powered weapons to prepare them for the Dorn Agency's special peacekeeping corps. When Tooru is partnered with a mysterious girl: Julie Sigtuna, he finds he has to overcome many hurdles to ensure their teamwork and fighting skills are up to par for the duration of their training.
Absolute Duo parents' guide: ages 15+
Parents need to know that Absolute Duo is a TV-MA anime centered on combat training at a weapons academy.
- Violence & scariness: Moderate — Combat-focused anime with students training to fight using soul-powered weapons, rated TV-MA.
Fresh Kernels AI-assessed from the official TV-MA rating, publicly documented content. A guide for families, not an official rating.
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Cast
- Nozomi Yamamoto as Julie Sigtuna (voice)
- Yoshitsugu Matsuoka as Thor Kokonoe (voice)
- Ayaka Suwa as Tomoe Tachibana (voice)
- Haruka Yamazaki as Lilith Bristol (voice)
- Nozomi Nishida as Sarah (voice)
- Kentaro Ito as Grave Phantom (voice)
- Manami Tanaka as Otoha Kokonoe (voice)
- Mami Uchida as Momo Kibitsu (voice)
- Natsuki Hanae as Aoi 'Tora' Torasaki (voice)
- Takahiro Sakurai as K (voice)
Absolute Duo FAQ
Is Absolute Duo good?
Absolute Duo has an 82% Kernel Score on Fresh Kernels from 160 audience ratings.
Where can I watch Absolute Duo?
In the US you can stream Absolute Duo on Crunchyroll and buy it from Apple TV.
Is Absolute Duo OK for kids?
Absolute Duo is rated TV-MA. Fresh Kernels suggests ages 15+. Parents need to know that Absolute Duo is a TV-MA anime centered on combat training at a weapons academy.
What shows are like Absolute Duo?
If you liked Absolute Duo, try The Testament of Sister New Devil, The King of Fighters: Destiny, Hybrid x Heart Magias Academy Ataraxia and Undead Unluck.