Ajin (2016)
Kernel Score: 85% · 334 ratings
Genres: Animation, Action & Adventure, Mystery
First aired: 2016-01-16
Seasons: 2 · 26 episodes
Where to watch Ajin
- Stream: Netflix
US availability, updated 2026-10-23.
Overview
17 years ago, immortals first appeared on the battlefields of Africa. Later, rare, unknown new immortal lifeforms began appearing among humans, and they became known as "Ajin" (demi-humans). Just before summer vacation, a Japanese high school student is instantly killed in a traffic accident on his way home from school. However, he is revived, and a price is placed on his head. Thus begins a boy's life on the run from all of humankind.
Ajin parents' guide: ages 15+
Parents need to know that Ajin is a TV-MA anime thriller involving immortal beings, terrorism, and violent pursuit.
- Violence & scariness: Strong — The TV-MA rating and horror/thriller genres with a terrorism plotline point to intense violent content.
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
- Mamoru Miyano as Kei Nagai (voice)
- Yoshimasa Hosoya as Kaito (voice)
- Aya Suzaki as Eriko Nagai (voice)
- Daisuke Hirakawa as Kōji Tanaka (voice)
- Hiroyuki Kinoshita as Ikukya Ogura (voice)
- Hochu Otsuka as Satō (voice)
- Jun Fukuyama as Kō Nakano (voice)
- Kenichi Suzumura as Sokabe (voice)
- Mikako Komatsu as Izumi Shimomura (voice)
- Takahiro Sakurai as Tosaki (voice)
Ajin FAQ
Is Ajin good?
Ajin has an 85% Kernel Score on Fresh Kernels from 334 audience ratings.
Where can I watch Ajin?
In the US you can stream Ajin on Netflix.
Is Ajin OK for kids?
Ajin is rated TV-MA. Fresh Kernels suggests ages 15+. Parents need to know that Ajin is a TV-MA anime thriller involving immortal beings, terrorism, and violent pursuit.
What shows are like Ajin?
If you liked Ajin, try Re:ZERO -Starting Life in Another World-, To Your Eternity, Tengoku Daimakyo and In/Spectre.