---
title: "Gleipnir"
year: 2020
canonical_url: "https://www.archytele.com/show/gleipnir-2020"
media_type: "tv"
tmdb_id: 96203
imdb_id: "tt11988478"
status: "Ended"
seasons_count: 1
episodes_count: 13
runtime_minutes: 24
community_rating: 8.1
vote_count: 709
content_rating: "TV-14"
---

# Gleipnir (2020) — Television & Cinema Intelligence Dossier

> **Archytele Living Vault Canonical Record**: https://www.archytele.com/show/gleipnir-2020

## Executive Summary & Cultural Positioning

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.

## The Hook & The Verdict

**The Hook**: "A high school student discovers he can transform into a mysterious creature with a deadly secret."

### Why Watch
- unique premise
- intense character dynamics

### Caveats & Content Note
- contains dark themes
- Tone & Suitability: This series features intense situations and dark subject matter related to character motivations.

**Micro-Themes & Vibe Matrix**: supernatural, dark, suspenseful, dramatic

## Streaming Availability Matrix

| Region | Stream (Subscription) | Free / Ads | Rent / Buy |
| :--- | :--- | :--- | :--- |
| **United States (US)** | Crunchyroll, Crunchyroll Amazon Channel | None | Amazon Video, Apple TV Store |
| **United Kingdom (GB)** | Crunchyroll, Crunchyroll Amazon Channel | None | Apple TV Store, Amazon Video |
| **Canada (CA)** | Crunchyroll Amazon Channel, Crunchyroll | None | Apple TV Store |
| **Australia (AU)** | Crunchyroll, Crunchyroll Amazon Channel | None | None |

## Season Architecture & Lore Primers

### Season 1 (13 Episodes)
## Filler vs. Essential Episode Classifier

- **Total Tracked Episodes**: 13
- **Crucial Mytharc Episodes**: 3 (23%)
- **Character Core Episodes**: 10 (77%)
- **Side Quest / Filler Episodes**: 0 (0%)

## Key Cast Continuity

- **Natsuki Hanae** as *Shuichi Kagaya (voice)*
- **Nao Toyama** as *Clair Aoki (voice)*
- **Kana Hanazawa** as *Elena Aoki (voice)*
- **Takahiro Sakurai** as *Alien (voice)*
- **Miku Ito** as *Nana Mifune (voice)*
- **Yoshiaki Hasegawa** as *Abukawa (voice)*
- **Shizuka Ishigami** as *Hikawa (voice)*
- **Hiroki Yasumoto** as *Tadanori Sanbe (voice)*
- **Kana Ichinose** as *Chihiro Yoshioka (voice)*
- **You Taichi** as *Subaru (voice)*

## Canonical Frequently Asked Questions

### Q: What is Shuichi Kagaya's secret power?
He can transform into a furry dog with an oversized revolver and a zipper on his back.

### Q: How does the story begin?
Shuichi saves a classmate from a warehouse fire, which leads to him revealing his ability to her.

### Q: What is the classmate's goal?
She is searching for the sister who killed her family and intends to use Shuichi to help her.

### Q: What kind of town is the story set in?
The story takes place in a boring little town.

### Q: Is the series about high school students?
Yes, the protagonist is a high school student who interacts with his classmates.

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*Generated by Archytele Open Intelligence Systems. Data verified against TMDB and JustWatch APIs.*