Gleipnir (2020)
Kernel Score: 88% · 701 ratings
Genres: Animation, Mystery, Comedy, Action & Adventure, Sci-Fi & Fantasy
First aired: 2020-04-05
Seasons: 1 · 13 episodes
Where to watch Gleipnir
- Stream: Crunchyroll
- Buy: Prime Video, Apple TV
US availability, updated 2026-10-23.
Overview
Shuichi Kagaya is an ordinary high school kid in a boring little town. But when a beautiful classmate is caught in a warehouse fire, he discovers a mysterious power: he can transform into a furry dog with an oversized revolver and a zipper down his back. He saves the girl’s life, sharing his secret with her. But she’s searching for the sister who killed her family, and she doesn’t care how degrading it gets: she will use Shuichi to accomplish her mission…
Gleipnir parents' guide: ages 14+
Parents need to know that Gleipnir is a TV-14 anime featuring monster combat, revenge themes, and fan-service content.
- Violence & scariness: Moderate — Features monster transformations, combat, and a revenge-driven psychological thriller plot.
- Sex, romance & nudity: Moderate — A review notes 'abundant shots of chests and butts,' indicating fan-service sexual content typical of the ecchi genre.
Fresh Kernels AI-assessed from the official TV-14 rating, publicly documented content. A guide for families, not an official rating.
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Cast
- Natsuki Hanae as Shuichi Kagaya (voice)
- Nao Toyama as Clair Aoki (voice)
- Kana Hanazawa as Elena Aoki (voice)
- Takahiro Sakurai as Alien (voice)
- Miku Ito as Nana Mifune (voice)
- Yoshiaki Hasegawa as Abukawa (voice)
- Shizuka Ishigami as Hikawa (voice)
- Hiroki Yasumoto as Tadanori Sanbe (voice)
- Kana Ichinose as Chihiro Yoshioka (voice)
- You Taichi as Subaru (voice)
Gleipnir FAQ
Is Gleipnir good?
Gleipnir has an 88% Kernel Score on Fresh Kernels from 701 audience ratings.
Where can I watch Gleipnir?
In the US you can stream Gleipnir on Crunchyroll and buy it from Prime Video and Apple TV.
Is Gleipnir OK for kids?
Gleipnir is rated TV-14. Fresh Kernels suggests ages 14+. Parents need to know that Gleipnir is a TV-14 anime featuring monster combat, revenge themes, and fan-service content.
What shows are like Gleipnir?
If you liked Gleipnir, try Twin Star Exorcists, The Testament of Sister New Devil, Date A Live and Blood+.