Phi Brain: Puzzle of God 2011
What is Phi Brain: Puzzle of God?
Phi Brain: Puzzle of God is a 2011 Japanese anime television series produced by Sunrise. The first two series aired on NHK Educational TV between October 2011 and September 2012, with a third season to begin airing in October 2013.
- Type
- TV series
- Year
- 2011
- Status
- Ended
- Episodes
- 75
- Runtime
- 25 minutes
- First aired
- Oct 2, 2011
- Last aired
- Mar 23, 2014
- Original language
- JA
- Origin
- JP
- Networks
- NHK Educational TV, NHK
- Genres
- Animation, Comedy
- Updated
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Phi Brain: Puzzle of God is a 2011 Japanese anime television series produced by Sunrise. The first two series aired on NHK Educational TV between October 2011 and September 2012, with a third season to begin airing in October 2013. The series is directed by Junichi Sato with script supervision by Mayori Sekijima. Hajime Yatate, the collective penname for the creative staff at Sunrise, is credited with the original story. The anime has been licensed in North America by Sentai Filmworks. A manga adaptation by Yoshiki Togawa began serialization in Kadokawa Shoten's Newtype Ace magazine from November 2011. A PlayStation Portable video game by Arc System Works was released on May 31, 2012.
Should you watch it?
“A high school student faces lethal puzzles in this anime series produced by Sunrise.”
- intricate puzzle challenges
- established animation studio
- complex plot structure
Watch it if you enjoy puzzle-solving themes combined with high-stakes anime storytelling.
The series features intense scenarios centered around competitive puzzle games.
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Episode guide
Season 1 · 25 episodes
Open the complete Season 1 guide →- E1 The Contract Hidden in the Maze Oct 2, 2011
- E2 The Sage's Reward Oct 9, 2011
- E3 The Genius Boy Melancholy Oct 16, 2011
- E4 The Girl in the Secret Room Oct 23, 2011
- E5 Invitation to a Nightmare Oct 30, 2011
- E6 Restoration Towards the Light Nov 6, 2011
- E7 Nonoha`s Title Nov 13, 2011
- E8 Crabs! Hot Springs! Puzzle Kings! Nov 20, 2011
- E9 The Fallen Apple and the Continuing Road Nov 27, 2011
- E10 Welcome to the Queen's Country Dec 4, 2011
- E11 The Queen's Counterattack Dec 11, 2011
- E12 Puzzle Time Reunion Dec 18, 2011
- E13 The Tower of Parting Dec 25, 2011
- E14 True Worth of a Friend Jan 8, 2012
- E15 Blue Sun, Red Moon Jan 15, 2012
- E16 Exorcism Labyrinth Jan 22, 2012
- E17 Truth Jan 29, 2012
- E18 Resistance to the Light Feb 5, 2012
- E19 Illumination of Betrayal Feb 12, 2012
- E20 The Accelerating Challenger Feb 19, 2012
- E21 Shining Tears Feb 26, 2012
- E22 The One to Carry on His Will Mar 4, 2012
- E23 The Choice Remaining Mar 11, 2012
- E24 Eternal Existence Mar 18, 2012
- E25 Let's Start the Puzzle Time ! Apr 1, 2012
Season 2 · 25 episodes
- E1 Orpheus Order Apr 8, 2012
- E2 Darkness of the Heart Apr 15, 2012
- E3 Licky-Licky's Trap Apr 22, 2012
- E4 Night of the Knights Apr 29, 2012
- E5 Wandering Galileo May 6, 2012
- E6 The Battle is the Puzzle's Melody May 13, 2012
- E7 The Promise May 20, 2012
- E8 I Want to Give You Happy-Smiley May 27, 2012
- E9 The Truth Behind the Smile Jun 3, 2012
- E10 Puzzle Time Won't Begin Jun 10, 2012
- E11 Even Nonoha Wants to Solve Them Jun 17, 2012
- E12 Minotaur's Lure Jun 24, 2012
- E13 Forbidden Fruit Jul 1, 2012
- E14 The Devil Has Returned Jul 8, 2012
- E15 Atonement Jul 15, 2012
- E16 The Pieces of Hatred Jul 22, 2012
- E17 Pinochle's Resolve Jul 29, 2012
- E18 Because That Man is Herbert Aug 5, 2012
- E19 The Awakening Aug 12, 2012
- E20 The Puzzle of Fools, Once Again Aug 19, 2012
- E21 The Sad Clown Aug 26, 2012
- E22 The Dominator Atop the Board Sep 2, 2012
- E23 God's Miscalculation Sep 9, 2012
- E24 The Closed-Off World Sep 16, 2012
- E25 Release the Infinite Puzzle! Sep 23, 2012
Season 3 · 25 episodes
- E1 Rätsel... Oct 6, 2013
- E2 You Know Nothing Oct 13, 2013
- E3 Even So, I'll Believe Oct 20, 2013
- E4 Eating Delicious Things is an Alternate Method for Solving Puzzles Oct 27, 2013
- E5 I Just Get That Feeling Nov 3, 2013
- E6 Rae-Rae is a Cat-Friend Nov 10, 2013
- E7 Would You Like Some Flowers Too? Nov 17, 2013
- E8 Farewell Forever Nov 24, 2013
- E9 Let's Go, To That Place Dec 1, 2013
- E10 What Is Your Real Dream? Dec 8, 2013
- E11 Just Now, I Was Thinking of Someone Dec 15, 2013
- E12 Is That What You Thought I’d Say? Dec 22, 2013
- E13 She's Too Shallow Dec 29, 2013
- E14 If It Were the Us From Then Jan 5, 2014
- E15 For a World Where No One is Hungry Jan 12, 2014
- E16 The Journey is Over Jan 19, 2014
- E17 Become a Phi Brain Jan 26, 2014
- E18 I Don't Have To Solve Puzzles Feb 2, 2014
- E19 Because You Were Watching Feb 9, 2014
- E20 Cheers to the 100-Starred Jin Feb 16, 2014
- E21 Kaito, You Lose Feb 23, 2014
- E22 That's Why You Mustn't Hesitate Mar 2, 2014
- E23 The Two of Us Mar 9, 2014
- E24 Even If Something's Missing Mar 16, 2014
- E25 It's Insanely Fun To Be Alive Mar 23, 2014
Frequently asked questions
Who produced the series?
The series was produced by the animation studio Sunrise.
When did the first series air?
The first series aired on NHK Educational TV between October 2011 and September 2012.
Who directed the anime?
Junichi Sato served as the director for the series.
Is there a manga version?
Yes, a manga adaptation by Yoshiki Togawa was serialized in Newtype Ace magazine.
Who licensed the series in North America?
Sentai Filmworks licensed the anime for North American distribution.