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Hell's Paradise

2023 – 2026Show1 season25 episodesTV-14

Action & AdventureAnimation
85
ExcellentGoodWatch score
IMDb8.1Rotten Tomatoes–93%

A brutally violent, nerve-racking animated series about fantasy and faith and meaning, with standout direction and cinematography.

Good for friends night · teens · binge-friendly

Skip it if you need an uplifting mood · graphic violence bothers you · you want something quiet and calm

Where to watch

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Not for warmth, comfort or laughs.

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Episodes

1 season · 25 episodes · best: S2E7 "Two People and One Person" 9.3

Episodes

8.4
8.7

Story

Nothing will ever be allowed to have any say in how we live...not even death itself.

For a chance at a pardon, a ninja assassin joins other condemned criminals on a journey to a mysterious island to retrieve an elixir of immortality.

Feels like

  • Dark Fantasy Action
  • Edo Period Setting
  • Existential Quest for Immortality
  • Brutal Choreography
  • Psychological Horror Elements
  • Beautifully Animated Violence
  • Philosophical Shonen
  • High-Stakes Survival
  • Tragic Character Arcs
  • Supernatural Taoist Lore

Cast

24 of 43 · most episodes first

Crew

Directors
Kaori Makita, Yasuhiro Geshi, Kayona Yamada
Written by
Akira Kindaichi
Produced by
Nozomi Ishii, Kirito Iwashita, Kenta Oda
Music by
Yoshiaki Dewa

Everyone

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Facts

April 1, 2023 · March 29, 2026 · Ended

First aired
April 1, 2023
Last aired
March 29, 2026
Status
Ended
Length
1 season · 25 episodes
Age rating
TV-14
Content
Violence, Disturbing Imagery, Strong Language, Suicide Themes
Genres
Animation, Action & Adventure, Sci-Fi & Fantasy
Original language
Japanese
Made in
Japan
Available in
129 countries

Tropes

Anyone Can Die, Wooden Katanas Are Even Better, Brother–Sister Incest +9

  • Anyone Can Die
  • Wooden Katanas Are Even Better
  • Brother–Sister Incest
  • Underestimating Badassery
  • Elite Mooks
  • Mauve Shirt
  • Instant Expert
  • Barbie Doll Anatomy
  • Curse Escape Clause
  • Hope Spot
  • We Have Reserves
  • Pun

12 of 66 tropes. From TV Tropes.

Q&A

7 questions, like "Where can I stream Hell's Paradise?"

Questions about Hell's Paradise

Quick answers from GoodWatch data.

Where can I stream Hell's Paradise?

NetflixHuluCrunchyroll

In the United States, Hell's Paradise streams on Netflix, Hulu, and Crunchyroll. You can rent or buy it from Apple TV Store. It also streams in 128 other countries.

Is Hell's Paradise worth watching?

85
ExcellentGoodWatch score

Yes, it's widely acclaimed, with a GoodWatch score of 85 (IMDb 8.1).

Is Hell's Paradise okay for kids?

TV-14ViolenceDisturbing imageryStrong languageSuicide themes

Not for young kids: it's rated TV-14 in the United States for violence, disturbing imagery, strong language, and suicide themes, and the viewing guide lists it for teens and adults.

How long does it take to watch Hell's Paradise?

10 h

About 10 hours: 25 episodes in 1 season of about 25 minutes each, aired from 2023 to 2026.

Will I feel good after watching Hell's Paradise?

BleakHopeful

Probably not: the title analysis rates it 8 of 10 for bleakness and 6 for melancholy, against 3 for hopefulness.

Will Hell's Paradise scare me?

Not scaryTerrifying

At times: scares are rated 6 of 10, and some images are gruesome (grotesque 7 of 10).

Is Hell's Paradise in English?

Japanese

No, it was made in Japanese.