Kekkaishi
2006 1 season · 52 ep live_tv Scripted Japan

Kekkaishi

結界師

Synopsis

結界師

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!

The 2005–2007 Japan Window

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The 2000s Japan Landscape

Catalog density by release year in the 2000s. Highlighted year (yellow) is when Kekkaishi premiered. 1020 total titles in this decade from Japan.

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Broadcast Timeline

First Air Date
October 16, 2006
Last Air Date
February 21, 2008
Broadcast Span
1.3 years
Total Episodes
52 across 1 season
Total Runtime
≈ 20.8 hours

Reception Benchmarks

7.1
TMDB Rating
12
Audience Reviews
Highly Rated
Critical Tier

Ranked #2,062 of 4,579 Japan seriess indexed here (55th percentile by TMDB audience score).

Among Japan Animation productions specifically: #1,435 of 2,532 (top 57%).

Production Details

Primary Country Japan
Original Language Japanese
Production Companies SUNRISE, Yomiuri Telecasting Corporation
Series Type Scripted
Seasons / Episodes 1 / 52
Release Date October 16, 2006
Official Site www.kekkaishi.jp

External Catalogs

Questions Answered

When did Kekkaishi end?

Kekkaishi finished its run with its final episode airing on February 21, 2008.

Where did Kekkaishi air?

Kekkaishi aired on YTV, which has broadcast 8+ other Asian series indexed in this catalog.