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Kekkaishi

2006·Show
52Episodes in1Season·TV-14
48
MediocreGoodWatch score
IMDb7.4
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Kekkaishi fingerprint

High energy, big heart, a touch of humor.

Energy

Thrilling and fast-paced

Fast from start to finish.

  • Adrenaline8
  • Fast Pace7
  • Spectacle7

Heart

Hopeful and cathartic

Much of it is about growing up and family.

  • Coming of Age8
  • Hopefulness7
  • Catharsis7

Humor

Some slapstick

Not a comedy at heart.

  • Physical Comedy5
  • Wit & Wordplay4
  • Situational Comedy3

World

Fantasy, growing up, and family

Lived-in and easy to get lost in.

  • World Immersion8
  • Rewatchability7
  • Dialogue Centrality6

Craft

Solid, not remarkable

  • Direction7
  • Acting7
  • Narrative Structure7

Style

Functional look and sound

  • Editing7
  • Music Composition7
  • Visual Stylization7

Who it's for

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About

Yoshimori Sumimura is a 14-year-old student at Karasumori School. Following in the tradition that's come down through the generations, he is the twenty-second Kekkaishi of the Sumimura clan. But he’s constantly fighting with his rival, Tokine Yukimura—his childhood friend and also a Kekkaishi—about who is the rightful heir to the magical barrier arts. Protecting people from danger while growing stronger himself, Yoshimori will battle the forces of evil again tonight!
Shonen AnimeSupernatural ActionMagical PowersComing-of-Age StoryRivalry & FriendshipDemon ExorcismFantasy AdventureSchool LifeClan Legacy

Crew

Directed by:
Kenji Kodama, Teruo Sato
Written by:
Hiroshi Onogi
Produced by:
Koji Nagai, Naohiro Ogata
Composed by:
Taku Iwasaki

Sequels and Prequels

No sequels or prequels available

Media

Questions about Kekkaishi

Quick answers from GoodWatch data.

Where can I stream Kekkaishi legally?

Crunchyroll

Kekkaishi is included with a subscription to Crunchyroll in the United States. All links in Where to Watch go to these licensed services.

Is Kekkaishi worth watching?

48
MediocreGoodWatch score

Reviews are weak, with a GoodWatch score of 49/100 (IMDb 7.4). The GoodWatch score combines critic and audience ratings.

What is Kekkaishi rated?

TV-14Violence

It's rated TV-14 in the United States. Content advisories: violence.

How many seasons does Kekkaishi have?

1 season

It has 1 season with 52 episodes of about 24 minutes each.

When did Kekkaishi air?

It ran from 2006 to 2008 and has ended.

What language is Kekkaishi in?

Japanese

It was made in Japanese. Produced in Japan.

In how many countries can I watch Kekkaishi?

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GoodWatch finds legal streaming, rental, or purchase options for Kekkaishi in 13 countries. Pick any of them in Where to Watch to see the local services.

What tropes does Kekkaishi use?

Body HorrorAction MomOminous OwlDisproportionate RetributionNoblewoman's LaughAx-Crazy"Magic A" Is "Magic A"Cool Old LadyBarrier WarriorPrehensile TailStar-Crossed LoversGood Is Not Niceand 113 more

TV Tropes lists 125 storytelling tropes for Kekkaishi, including Body Horror, Action Mom, Ominous Owl.