Great Dangaioh (2001): cast, story & where to watch

2001 · Series · ★ 5.5

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Released in 2001, Great Dangaioh is an animation, comedy and action & adventure series.

What it’s about. Great Dangaioh is a 13-episode anime TV series that ran from 5 April 2001 through 5 July 2001 on TV Asahi in Japan. It was created and directed by Toshiki Hirano, and produced by AIC. Hirano's wife, Narumi Kakinouchi, was the animation director for episodes 1 and 3. Great Dangaioh is related to Dangaioh. Although initially it appears to be an unconnected series reusing similar plot concepts, late in the series it is revealed that Great Dangaioh is, in fact, a sequel to the original OVA.

Who’s in it. Great Dangaioh stars Masumi Asano as Hitomi Chidou, Ayako Kawasumi as Manami Mishio, Chihiro Suzuki as Kuya Amagi and Manabi Mizuno as Kasumi Yamagata, among others.

How it landed. With an audience score of 5.5/10, Great Dangaioh has drawn a solid, mixed-to-positive response.

Where to watch. Streaming options change often. See the full, country-by-country breakdown on our where to watch Great Dangaioh page.

If you liked it. Fans of Great Dangaioh 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 Great Dangaioh (2001)?
Streaming, rental and purchase options for Great Dangaioh change frequently. Check our where-to-watch page for the latest availability in your country.
Is Great Dangaioh worth watching?
Great Dangaioh holds an audience score of 5.5 out of 10, and is a strong pick if you enjoy animation, comedy and action & adventure. Reactions are mixed, so it may depend on taste.
Who stars in Great Dangaioh?
Great Dangaioh stars Masumi Asano, Ayako Kawasumi, Chihiro Suzuki, Manabi Mizuno and Mayumi Shou.
When was Great Dangaioh released?
Great Dangaioh was released in 2001.