Seirei Gensouki: Spirit Chronicles (2021)
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Seirei Gensouki: Spirit Chronicles is streaming in Japan on Netflix, Hulu, U-NEXT.
What the audience says
Seirei Gensouki: Spirit Chronicles is one of the better-rated Japanese series out there. It holds an 8.2/10 on TMDB from 262 ratings, well above what most films manage. Episodes run about 24 minutes. In Japan you can stream it on Netflix, Hulu, U-NEXT.
Is it worth starting?
This is 2 seasons deep — Japanese animation with a drama streak.
- Why
- Currently 8.2/10 from 262 ratings, which is a good sign this early.
- Skip if
- you want live action tonight
- Best for
- A slow burn across the week
Story
His past life and current life are intersecting--a boy with memories of two lives faces his destiny! After his mother was killed at an early age, the orphaned Rio fought his hardest to survive in the slums. One day, he awakens to the memories of Haruto Amakwa, who died in an accident while dreaming of being reunited with his childhood friend, and Rio realizing he has reincarnated in a world of swords and sorcery.
Good to know
| Runtime | ~24 min per episode |
| Genre | Animation / Drama |
| Language | Japanese |
| Best screen | Stream at home |
Cast
Where to watch in Japan
Included with a subscription — no extra charge on these platforms.
Availability as of 18 Oct 2026 — platforms may change over time.
More: Everything new on Netflix · All Netflix titles in Japan
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