Rance
main character
OVA
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Anime DetailsFINISHED
- Format
- OVA
- Episodes
- 4
- Episode length
- 30 min
- Total watch time
- 2 hours
- Status
- Finished
- Aired
- December 26, 2014 – June 24, 2016
- Season
- Winter 2014
- Source
- Visual novel
- Studio
- Seven
- Director
- Takashi Nishikawa
- Original creator
- Kazufumi Tada
- Country
- Japan
- AniList score
- 71/100
Estimated watch time
2h
⚡ 1 days at 5 eps/day
Tags & Tropes
Anti-Hero90%Magic85%Male Protagonist84%Rape83%Female Harem77%Slavery76%Heterosexual76%Fellatio73%Revenge68%Tomboy46%
OVAFINISHED2014 WINTER7.1 / 10 AniList score
Rance 01: Hikari wo Motomete THE ANIMATION
ランス01 光をもとめて THE ANIMATION
Synopsis
Anime adaptation of the 2013 re-release of the 1989 AliceSoft adult PC game Rance 01: The Quest for Hikari The barbaric warrior Rance loves nothing more than the company of beautiful women. Traveling around the continent with his faithful slave Sill Plain, Rance takes on odd jobs for a chance to appease his insatiable libido. Although his perverted instincts often land him in hot water, people from far and wide nevertheless laud his heroic feats. While undertaking a request to locate a missing noble girl, Rance and Sill arrive in the majestic Kingdom of Leazas. As they split up to investigate several leads, Rance finds himself aiding the townsfolk with various problems, from rescuing a kidnapped barmaid to purging an undead outbreak. Amassing both fortune and females, the warrior eventually uncovers a dark secret within the kingdom that only he can stand against. (Source: MAL Rewrite)
Should you watch Rance 01: Hikari wo Motomete THE ANIMATION?
Rance 01: Hikari wo Motomete THE ANIMATION has been well received, with an average AniList score of 71/100 — 48% of 3,789 ratings are 8/10 or higher.
Of the 7.1K AniList users who started it, 3.7% dropped it, so it is rarely abandoned; 6.1K have finished it.
At about 2 hours in total, it is a short commitment — a weekend binge.
Best for viewers who enjoy Fantasy, Hentai — especially anti-hero, magic, male protagonist, rape.
Where to Watch Officially
A streaming link is not listed for this title yet.
Main cast & voice actors
Creators & key staff
- Original creator
- Kazufumi Tada
- Director
- Takashi Nishikawa
- Character design
- Takashi Nishikawa
Where it fits in the series
- Optional extras: Rance: Sabaku no Guardian, Rance 01: Hikari wo Motomete THE ANIMATION - Eizou Tokuten "Leazas no Yami"
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Rance 01: Hikari wo Motomete THE ANIMATION FAQ
How many episodes does Rance 01: Hikari wo Motomete THE ANIMATION have?
Rance 01: Hikari wo Motomete THE ANIMATION has 4 episodes of about 30 minutes each, roughly 2 hours in total.
How long does it take to watch Rance 01: Hikari wo Motomete THE ANIMATION?
About 2 hours back to back. At two episodes a day it takes 2 days; at one hour a day, about 2 days.
Is Rance 01: Hikari wo Motomete THE ANIMATION finished?
Yes. Rance 01: Hikari wo Motomete THE ANIMATION has finished airing — the final episode aired June 24, 2016.
Is there a season 2 of Rance 01: Hikari wo Motomete THE ANIMATION?
No sequel is listed for Rance 01: Hikari wo Motomete THE ANIMATION as of October 2026.
Is Rance 01: Hikari wo Motomete THE ANIMATION based on a visual novel?
Yes. Rance 01: Hikari wo Motomete THE ANIMATION adapts the visual novel by Kazufumi Tada.
Who animated Rance 01: Hikari wo Motomete THE ANIMATION?
Rance 01: Hikari wo Motomete THE ANIMATION was animated by Seven and directed by Takashi Nishikawa.