Ajin (2016): cast, story & where to watch
2016 · Series · ★ 7.9
Released in 2016, Ajin is an animation, action & adventure and mystery series.
What it’s about. 17 years ago, immortals first appeared on the battlefields of Africa. Later, rare, unknown new immortal lifeforms began appearing among humans, and they became known as "Ajin" (demi-humans). Just before summer vacation, a Japanese high school student is instantly killed in a traffic accident on his way home from school. However, he is revived, and a price is placed on his head. Thus begins a boy's life on the run from all of humankind.
Who’s in it. Ajin stars Mamoru Miyano as Kei Nagai (voice), Yoshimasa Hosoya as Kaito (voice), Aya Suzaki as Eriko Nagai (voice) and Daisuke Hirakawa as Kōji Tanaka (voice), among others.
How it landed. With an audience score of 7.9/10, Ajin has been warmly received by audiences.
Where to watch. In US you can stream it on Netflix and Netflix Standard with Ads. See the full, country-by-country breakdown on our where to watch Ajin page.
If you liked it. Fans of Ajin tend to enjoy Rick and Morty, Demon Slayer: Kimetsu no Yaiba, Attack on Titan and Attack on Titan: No Regrets.
Frequently asked
- Where can I watch Ajin (2016)?
- In US, Ajin is available to stream on Netflix and Netflix Standard with Ads. Availability varies by country — check our where-to-watch page for every region.
- Is Ajin worth watching?
- Ajin holds an audience score of 7.9 out of 10, and is a strong pick if you enjoy animation, action & adventure and mystery. Most viewers rate it highly.
- Who stars in Ajin?
- Ajin stars Mamoru Miyano, Yoshimasa Hosoya, Aya Suzaki, Daisuke Hirakawa and Hiroyuki Kinoshita.
- When was Ajin released?
- Ajin was released in 2016.