Gabimaru
main character
TV
8.0
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Anime DetailsFINISHED
Estimated watch time
5h 12m
⚡ 3 days at 5 eps/day
Tags & Tropes
Survival95%Swordplay85%Body Horror84%Gore83%Shounen83%Ninja82%Samurai80%Battle Royale78%Religion77%Travel75%
TVFINISHED2023 SPRING8.0 / 10 AniList score
Hell’s Paradise
地獄楽• Jigokuraku
Synopsis & Story
The Edo period is nearing its end. Gabimaru, a shinobi formerly known as the strongest in Iwagakure who is now a death row convict, is told that he will be acquitted and set free if he can bring back the Elixir of Life from an island that is rumored to be the Buddhist pure land Sukhavati. In hopes of reuniting with his beloved wife, Gabimaru heads to the island along with the executioner Yamada Asaemon Sagiri. Upon arriving there, they encounter other death row convicts in search of the Elixir of Life... as well as a host of unknown creatures, eerie manmade statues, and the hermits who rule the island. Can Gabimaru find the Elixir of Life on this mysterious island and make it back home alive? (Source: Crunchyroll)
Trailer
Watch on YouTubeSource Material Continuity
Continue in Manga at Chapter 46 (Volume 6)
Season 1 adapted Chapters 1 through 45 (Island Arrival & First Lord Tensen encounter). Faithful MAPPA adaptation with gorgeous flower motifs and vibrant visuals.
Where to Watch Officially
Availability, audio and subtitles vary by region and service.
Featured Cast & Voice Actors
Franchise Universe & Related Entries
Aniphoria guide
Hell’s Paradise: should you watch it?
At a glance
Hell’s Paradise has been very well received, with an average AniList score of 80/100 — 75% of 131,341 ratings are 8/10 or higher.
It ranks #95 most popular anime of all time, and #24 highest-rated anime of 2023, and #4 most popular anime of 2023 on AniList.
Of the 296.7K AniList users who started it, 3.3% dropped it, so it is rarely abandoned; 236.9K have finished it.
At about 5 h 12 min in total, it is a short commitment — a weekend binge.
Best for viewers who enjoy Action, Adventure, Mystery — especially survival, swordplay, body horror, gore.
Where it fits in the series
- Start here. Hell’s Paradise is the first entry in its story.
- Watch next: Hell’s Paradise Season 2 (2026)
Episodes
13 episodes are listed.
Main cast & creators
- Original creator
- Yuuji Kaku
- Director
- Kaori Makita
- Series composition
- Akira Kindaichi
- Character design
- Kouji Hisaki
- Music
- Yoshiaki Dewa
Opening & ending themes
Openings
- OP1“W●RK” by millennium parade & Ringo Shiina · eps 1-13
Endings
- ED1“Kamihitoe” by Uru · eps 1-13
Theme data from AnimeThemes.moe.
Hell’s Paradise FAQ
- How many episodes does Hell’s Paradise have?
- Hell’s Paradise has 13 episodes of about 24 minutes each, roughly 5 h 12 min in total.
- How long does it take to watch Hell’s Paradise?
- About 5 h 12 min back to back. At two episodes a day it takes 7 days; at one hour a day, about 6 days.
- Is Hell’s Paradise finished?
- Yes. Hell’s Paradise has finished airing — the final episode aired July 1, 2023.
- Is there a season 2 of Hell’s Paradise?
- Yes — the story continues in Hell’s Paradise Season 2 (2026).
- Where do I start Hell’s Paradise?
- Start here: Hell’s Paradise is the first entry, followed by Hell’s Paradise Season 2.
- Is Hell’s Paradise based on a manga?
- Yes. Hell’s Paradise adapts the manga by Yuuji Kaku. See the continuation guide on this page for where the anime ends in the source.
- Who animated Hell’s Paradise?
- Hell’s Paradise was animated by MAPPA and directed by Kaori Makita.
- Who sings the opening of Hell’s Paradise?
- The opening, "W●RK", is performed by millennium parade & Ringo Shiina.
- Where can I watch Hell’s Paradise?
- Hell’s Paradise is listed on Crunchyroll, Netflix, Hulu. Availability varies by region — check the streaming links on this page.