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Knights of Sidonia

2014 – 2015Show2 seasons24 episodesTV-14

Action & AdventureAnimation
80
GreatGoodWatch score
IMDb7.7Rotten Tomatoes–89%

A thrilling, eerie animated series about the future and war, with standout world-building.

Good for friends night · party vibe · teens

Skip it if you want something quiet and calm

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Not for laughs.

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Episodes

2 seasons · 24 episodes · best: S1E12 "Return to Ship" 8.4

Episodes

7.7
7.8

Story

An alien race called Gauna has destroyed Earth. leaving humanity struggling to survive aboard the spaceship Sidonia. Even though it’s been a century since the last encounter with the Gauna, military service is mandatory. For Nagate Tanikaze, whose grandfather secretly hid him in the forgotten bowels of Sidonia, it’s a strange new world as he’s forced to come to the surface. Yet his recruitment comes just in time, for the Gauna have suddenly reappeared.

Feels like

  • Hard Sci-Fi Mecha
  • Post-Apocalyptic Survival
  • Alien Horror
  • Military Drama
  • Coming-of-Age in War
  • Atmospheric Tension
  • Grand Scale Space Opera
  • Psychological Resilience
  • Visually Stunning CGI

Cast

24 of 38 · most episodes first

Crew

Directors
Kobun Shizuno, Hiroyuki Seshita
Written by
Sadayuki Murai, Shigeru Murakoshi, Tetsuya Yamada
Produced by
Yoshihiko Yamazaki, Ryu Hashimoto, Kenji Ishimaru
Music by
Noriyuki Asakura

Everyone

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Facts

April 11, 2014 · June 27, 2015 · Ended

First aired
April 11, 2014
Last aired
June 27, 2015
Status
Ended
Length
2 seasons · 24 episodes
Age rating
TV-14
Content
Violence, Disturbing Imagery
Genres
Action & Adventure, Animation, Sci-Fi & Fantasy
Original language
Japanese
Made in
Japan
Available in
104 countries

Q&A

6 questions, like "Where can I stream Knights of Sidonia?"

Questions about Knights of Sidonia

Quick answers from GoodWatch data.

Where can I stream Knights of Sidonia?

Crunchyroll

In the United States, Knights of Sidonia streams on Crunchyroll. It also streams in 103 other countries.

Is Knights of Sidonia worth watching?

80
GreatGoodWatch score

Yes, it's widely acclaimed, with a GoodWatch score of 80 (IMDb 7.7).

Is Knights of Sidonia okay for kids?

TV-14ViolenceDisturbing imagery

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

How long does it take to watch Knights of Sidonia?

10 h

About 10 hours: 24 episodes in 2 seasons of about 24 minutes each, aired from 2014 to 2015.

Will Knights of Sidonia scare me?

Not scaryTerrifying

At times: scares are rated 6 of 10.

Is Knights of Sidonia in English?

Japanese

No, it was made in Japanese.