Gleipnir 2020
What is Gleipnir?
Gleipnir is a 2020 television series that follows the life of a high school student named Shuichi Kagaya who resides in a quiet town. The narrative begins when Shuichi discovers he possesses the ability to transform into a furry dog-like creature.
- Type
- TV series
- Year
- 2020
- Status
- Ended
- Episodes
- 13
- Runtime
- 24 minutes
- First aired
- Apr 5, 2020
- Last aired
- Jun 28, 2020
- Original language
- JA
- Origin
- JP
- Networks
- Tokyo MX, BS11, KBS Kyoto, ABEMA
- Genres
- Animation, Mystery, Comedy, Action & Adventure
- Updated
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Overview
Gleipnir is a 2020 television series that follows the life of a high school student named Shuichi Kagaya who resides in a quiet town. The narrative begins when Shuichi discovers he possesses the ability to transform into a furry dog-like creature. This unique form is characterized by an oversized revolver and a zipper located down his back. After Shuichi uses his power to save a beautiful classmate from a warehouse fire, he chooses to reveal his secret to her. The girl is motivated by a personal quest to find the sister responsible for the death of her family. She is determined to achieve this goal regardless of the methods required and decides to utilize Shuichi to assist in her mission. Their partnership forces Shuichi into a complex situation as he becomes entangled in her search for vengeance. The series explores the consequences of this discovery and the dynamic between the two students as they navigate the implications of his mysterious transformation.
Should you watch it?
“A high school student discovers he can transform into a mysterious creature with a deadly secret.”
- unique premise
- intense character dynamics
- contains dark themes
Watch it if you enjoy supernatural mysteries involving high school students and hidden powers.
This series features intense situations and dark subject matter related to character motivations.
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Episode guide
Season 1 · 13 episodes
Open the complete Season 1 guide →- E1 Something Inside of Me Apr 5, 2020
- E2 What It Means to Be Empty Apr 12, 2020
- E3 Elena Apr 19, 2020
- E4 I Wish I Was Someone Else Apr 26, 2020
- E5 Crazy Enemies May 3, 2020
- E6 Gatherers May 10, 2020
- E7 Metamorphosis May 17, 2020
- E8 Shadows in Memory May 24, 2020
- E9 Staked Claims May 31, 2020
- E10 Beautiful Flower Jun 7, 2020
- E11 The Price of Resolve Jun 14, 2020
- E12 Where the Promise Was Made Jun 21, 2020
- E13 We Two Are One Jun 28, 2020
Frequently asked questions
What is Shuichi Kagaya's secret power?
He can transform into a furry dog with an oversized revolver and a zipper on his back.
How does the story begin?
Shuichi saves a classmate from a warehouse fire, which leads to him revealing his ability to her.
What is the classmate's goal?
She is searching for the sister who killed her family and intends to use Shuichi to help her.
What kind of town is the story set in?
The story takes place in a boring little town.
Is the series about high school students?
Yes, the protagonist is a high school student who interacts with his classmates.