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Death Parade

2015·Show
12Episodes in1Season·TV-MA
IMDb7.8Rotten Tomatoes–79%
Episode ratings

Where to watch

Crunchyroll

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Death Parade fingerprint

High energy, immersive world, a touch of humor.

Energy

Nerve-racking

  • Tension9
  • Spectacle6
  • Fast Pace5

Heart

Deeply moving and melancholic

  • Pathos9
  • Melancholy8
  • Catharsis7

Humor

A little humor

Not a comedy at heart.

  • Dark Humor4
  • Wit & Wordplay3
  • Situational Comedy1

World

The mind, mystery, and games

Lived-in and easy to get lost in.

  • World Immersion9
  • Novelty9
  • Dialogue Centrality8

Craft

Standout characters, direction, and performances

  • Character Depth9
  • Intrigue9
  • Direction8

Style

Standout cinematography, score, and visual style

A distinctive visual signature.

  • Cinematography8
  • Music Composition8
  • Visual Stylization8

Who it's for

AdultsFriends NightPartner WatchSolo WatchTeensBinge-FriendlyPure EscapismThought-Provoking

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Episode ratings

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About

There is a place after death that’s neither heaven nor hell. A bar that serves you one chance to win. You cannot leave until the game is over, and when it is, your life may be too.
Psychological ThrillerExistential DramaSupernatural MysteryMorality PlayAfterlife SettingHuman Nature ExplorationGame-Centric NarrativeEmotional DepthPhilosophical AnimeDark Fantasy

Crew

Directed by:
Yuzuru Tachikawa
Written by:
Yuzuru Tachikawa
Composed by:
Yuki Hayashi

Sequels and Prequels

No sequels or prequels available

Media

Questions about Death Parade

Quick answers from GoodWatch data.

Where can I stream Death Parade legally?

Crunchyroll

Death Parade is included with a subscription to Crunchyroll in the United States. You can also rent or buy it from Apple TV, Amazon Video, and Apple TV Store. All links in Where to Watch go to these licensed services.

Is Death Parade worth watching?

78
GreatGoodWatch score

Mostly. It's well received, with a GoodWatch score of 79/100 (IMDb 7.8). The GoodWatch score combines critic and audience ratings.

What is Death Parade rated?

TV-MADisturbing imagerySuicide themesViolence

It's rated TV-MA in the United States. Content advisories: disturbing imagery, suicide themes, and violence.

How many seasons does Death Parade have?

1 season

It has 1 season with 12 episodes of about 23 minutes each.

When did Death Parade air?

It ran from 2015 to 2015 and has ended.

What language is Death Parade in?

Japanese

It was made in Japanese. Produced in Japan.

In how many countries can I watch Death Parade?

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GoodWatch finds legal streaming, rental, or purchase options for Death Parade in 42 countries. Pick any of them in Where to Watch to see the local services.

What tropes does Death Parade use?

Contrived CoincidenceBackground HaloDead All AlongSympathetic P.O.V.Twister Game HijinksFake MemoriesDead to Begin WithLeft HangingBait-and-Switch CreditsChick Magnet"The Reason You Suck" SpeechAesop Collateral Damageand 178 more

TV Tropes lists 190 storytelling tropes for Death Parade, including Contrived Coincidence, Background Halo, Dead All Along.