Yoshimori Sumimura
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- Format
- TV series
- Episodes
- 52
- Episode length
- 24 min
- Total watch time
- 20 h 48 min
- Status
- Finished
- Aired
- October 16, 2006 – February 5, 2008
- Season
- Fall 2006
- Source
- Manga
- Studio
- Sunrise
- Director
- Kenji Kodama
- Original creator
- Yellow Tanabe
- Music
- Taku Iwasaki
- Age rating
- PG — Teens 13 or older
- Country
- Japan
- AniList score
- 72/100
Estimated watch time
20h 48m
⚡ 11 days at 5 eps/day
Tags & Tropes
Shounen85%Male Protagonist79%Youkai75%Gods60%School60%Demons20%Urban Fantasy20%Primarily Teen Cast20%Ghost20%Mythology20%
overview details
Synopsis
Yoshimori Sumimura is a 14-year-old student at Karasumori School. Following in the tradition that's come down through the generations, he is the twenty-second Kekkaishi of the Sumimura clan. But he’s constantly fighting with his rival, Tokine Yukimura—his childhood friend and also a Kekkaishi—about who is the rightful heir to the magical barrier arts. Protecting people from danger while growing stronger himself, Yoshimori will battle the forces of evil again tonight!(Source: Crunchyroll)
Should you watch Kekkaishi?
Kekkaishi has been well received, with an average AniList score of 72/100 — 47% of 6,174 ratings are 8/10 or higher.
It ranks #27 highest-rated anime of 2006, and #34 most popular anime of 2006, and #11 highest-rated anime of Fall 2006 on AniList.
Of the 12.1K AniList users who started it, 7.1% dropped it, so it is dropped at a typical rate; 9.2K have finished it.
At roughly 20 h 48 min in total, it is a long commitment — about 3 weeks at an hour a day.
Best for viewers who enjoy Action, Adventure, Comedy — especially shounen, male protagonist, youkai, gods.
Where to Watch Officially
Availability, audio and subtitles vary by region and service.
Episodes
52 episodes are listed.
Main cast & voice actors
Creators & key staff
- Original creator
- Yellow Tanabe
- Director
- Kenji Kodama
- Series composition
- Hiroshi Oonogi
- Character design
- Hirotoshi Takaya
- Music
- Taku Iwasaki
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Kekkaishi FAQ
How many episodes does Kekkaishi have?
Kekkaishi has 52 episodes of about 24 minutes each, roughly 20 h 48 min in total.
How long does it take to watch Kekkaishi?
About 20 h 48 min back to back. At two episodes a day it takes 26 days; at one hour a day, about 21 days.
Is Kekkaishi finished?
Yes. Kekkaishi has finished airing — the final episode aired February 5, 2008.
Is there a season 2 of Kekkaishi?
No sequel is listed for Kekkaishi as of October 2026. You can continue the story in the original manga.
Is Kekkaishi based on a manga?
Yes. Kekkaishi adapts the manga by Yellow Tanabe.
Who animated Kekkaishi?
Kekkaishi was animated by Sunrise and directed by Kenji Kodama.
Where can I watch Kekkaishi?
Kekkaishi is listed on Crunchyroll. Availability varies by region — check the streaming links on this page.