---
title: "Log Horizon"
year: 2013
canonical_url: "https://www.archytele.com/show/log-horizon-2013"
media_type: "tv"
tmdb_id: 60846
imdb_id: "tt2942218"
status: "Ended"
seasons_count: 3
episodes_count: 62
runtime_minutes: 25
community_rating: 7.7
vote_count: 196
content_rating: "TV-PG"
---

# Log Horizon (2013) — Television & Cinema Intelligence Dossier

> **Archytele Living Vault Canonical Record**: https://www.archytele.com/show/log-horizon-2013

## Executive Summary & Cultural Positioning

The television series Log Horizon premiered in 2013 and is classified under several genres including animation, action and adventure, sci-fi and fantasy, and comedy. The series is based on a scenario where players of the online game Elder Tales find themselves in a difficult situation. One day, a large number of players, specifically 30,000, suddenly find themselves trapped in another world. The trapped players are still alive and must continue to combat monsters. The players are confused about their situation and many flee to Akiba, the largest city in Tokyo, resulting in chaos. The series follows the story of Shiroe, an eight-year veteran gamer, who forms a guild called Log Horizon with his friends, including Naotsugu and Akatsuki, a female assassin. The series explores the story of these characters as they navigate their new circumstances. The show has been listed on various online platforms, including The Movie Database and IMDb, which provide information on the series, including its cast and crew.

## The Hook & The Verdict

**The Hook**: "Thirty thousand gamers find themselves trapped inside the world of their favorite online game."

### Why Watch
- focused on world-building
- engaging tactical combat

### Caveats & Content Note
- features a large ensemble cast
- complex social dynamics
- Tone & Suitability: The series depicts ongoing combat with monsters within a fantasy setting.

**Micro-Themes & Vibe Matrix**: strategic, immersive, adventurous, collaborative

## Streaming Availability Matrix

| Region | Stream (Subscription) | Free / Ads | Rent / Buy |
| :--- | :--- | :--- | :--- |
| **United States (US)** | Crunchyroll, Crunchyroll Amazon Channel | None | Amazon Video, Apple TV Store, Google Play Movies |
| **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 | Apple TV Store |

## Season Architecture & Lore Primers

### Season 1 (25 Episodes)
Log Horizon is an anime series set in a world where 30,000 players of the online game Elder Tales find themselves trapped. The players, still alive, are in combat with monsters. They flee to Akiba, the largest city in Tokyo, where they are thrown into chaos. The series follows the story of Shiroe, an eight-year veteran gamer, who forms a guild called Log Horizon with his old friend Naotsugu and others. The series is an animated production that combines elements of action, adventure, science fiction, fantasy, and comedy.

## Filler vs. Essential Episode Classifier

- **Total Tracked Episodes**: 62
- **Crucial Mytharc Episodes**: 7 (11%)
- **Character Core Episodes**: 55 (89%)
- **Side Quest / Filler Episodes**: 0 (0%)

## Key Cast Continuity

- **Takuma Terashima** as *Shiroe (voice)*
- **Tomoaki Maeno** as *Naotsugu (voice)*
- **Emiri Kato** as *Akatsuki (voice)*
- **Jouji Nakata** as *Nyanta (voice)*
- **Daiki Yamashita** as *Tohya (voice)*
- **Nao Tamura** as *Minori (voice)*
- **Eriko Matsui** as *Isuzu (voice)*
- **Yukiyo Fujii** as *Tetora (voice)*

## Canonical Frequently Asked Questions

### Q: What is the premise of the show?
Thirty thousand players are trapped inside the online game Elder Tales.

### Q: Who is the main character?
The story follows a veteran gamer named Shiroe.

### Q: Where do the players go?
The players flee to the city of Akiba to escape the chaos.

### Q: What is Log Horizon?
It is the name of the guild formed by Shiroe and his companions.

### Q: Are the players in danger?
Yes, the trapped players remain in combat with monsters within the game world.

## Grounded Source Citations

- [Log Horizon — The Movie Database (TMDB)](https://www.themoviedb.org/tv/60846)
- [Log Horizon (TV Series 2013-2021) - Full cast & crew - IMDb](https://www.imdb.com/title/tt2942218/fullcredits/cast)
- [Log Horizon (TV Series 2013-2021) - Cast & Crew — The Movie Database (TMDB)](https://www.themoviedb.org/tv/60846-rogu-horaizun/cast)
- [Log Horizon (2013-2021) - Full Cast and Crew - Moviefone](https://www.moviefone.com/tv-shows/log-horizon/K4sqtUSmjPgJ51L0A6Xjz5/credits/)
- [Log Horizon (2014 TV Show) - Behind The Voice Actors](https://www.behindthevoiceactors.com/tv-shows/Log-Horizon/)

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