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Saga of Tanya the Evil

2017 – nowShow2 seasons24 episodesTV-MA

AnimationDrama
79
GreatGoodWatch score
IMDb7.6

A tense, intriguing animated series about war and fantasy, with standout world-building.

Good for friends night · teens · binge-friendly

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Not for warmth, romance or uplift.

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Episodes

2 seasons · 24 episodes · best: S2E6 "Otori" 9.1

Episodes

7.9
8.2

Story

On the front lines of the war, Tanya Degurechaff, blond hair, blue eyes, and porcelain white skin, commands her squad with lisping voice. Actually, she is one of Japan's most elite salary men, reborn as a little girl into a world of magical warfare after angering a mysterious being who calls himself God.

Feels like

  • Magical Military Strategy
  • Isekai Reincarnation
  • Corporate Mindset in War
  • Alternate History WWI/WWII
  • Rationalist Protagonist
  • Dark Fantasy Warfare
  • Political Intrigue
  • Anti-Hero Narrative
  • High-Stakes Tactical Action
  • Existential Conflict with Divinity

Cast

11 of 11 · most episodes first

Crew

Directors
Yutaka Uemura, Kana Shundo, Takayuki Yamamoto
Written by
Kenta Ihara, Carlo Zen
Produced by
Sho Tanaka, Kazufumi Kikushima, Noritomo Isogai
Music by
Shuji Katayama

Everyone

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Facts

January 6, 2017 · September 16, 2026 · Still running

First aired
January 6, 2017
Latest episode
September 16, 2026
Status
Still running
Length
2 seasons · 24 episodes
Age rating
TV-MA
Content
Violence, Disturbing Imagery
Genres
Animation, Drama, Sci-Fi & Fantasy, War & Politics
Original language
Japanese
Made in
Japan
Available in
42 countries
Keywords
based on novel or book

Q&A

5 questions, like "Where can I stream Saga of Tanya the Evil?"

Questions about Saga of Tanya the Evil

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Where can I stream Saga of Tanya the Evil?

Crunchyroll

In the United States, Saga of Tanya the Evil streams on Crunchyroll. You can rent or buy it from Apple TV Store. It also streams in 41 other countries.

Is Saga of Tanya the Evil worth watching?

79
GreatGoodWatch score

Mostly, it's well received, with a GoodWatch score of 79 (IMDb 7.6).

How long does it take to watch Saga of Tanya the Evil?

10 h

About 10 hours: 24 episodes in 2 seasons of about 24 minutes each since 2017, and it's still in production.

Will I feel good after watching Saga of Tanya the Evil?

BleakHopeful

Probably not: the title analysis rates it 7 of 10 for bleakness and 3 for melancholy, against 2 for hopefulness.

Is Saga of Tanya the Evil in English?

Japanese

No, it was made in Japanese.