GANTZ Season 2

If you want science fiction that respects its own premise, GANTZ Season 2 is available on and right now. A compact run that never overstays its welcome. With 325 viewer ratings on TMDB, this is not a title flying under the radar. Daisuke Namikawa anchors it with a performance that grounds the bigger ideas in something human. Start it whenever you need something guaranteed to land.

Part of the current wave of titles people are actually watching, GANTZ Season 2 earns its spot. What makes GANTZ Season 2 work is that the ideas never crowd out the people having them. Season 2 of GANTZ includes 13 episodes. It aired from August 2004 to November 2004. This season stars Daisuke Namikawa, Hitomi Nabatame and Masashi Oosato. Daisuke Namikawa and Hitomi Nabatame lead a cast that brings real weight to the material. It was aired in 2004. The world-building is meticulous enough to sustain multiple rewatches, with details early on that only make sense later. It knows exactly what it is, and does not try to be anything else.

GANTZ Season 2 is satisfying on multiple levels — something to watch and something to think about after. It stands on its own even without an obvious comparison point. A contained run means every episode is doing real work. Daisuke Namikawa anchors it with a performance that makes the more abstract moments feel personal. If you have been burned by ambitious sci-fi before, this is the exception.

🎬 GANTZ Season 2 — Episode Guide

Goodbye

2004-08-26

Change is in the air for the players of the deadly game. Fed up with his aunt, Kato finds a new place to live with his little brother. Meanwhile, Kei’s attitude pushes Kishimoto away, and Tetsu’s life spirals brutally out of control.

I Wanna Be There Now!

2004-09-02

The Gantz calls the players for another round. Among the new faces gathered before the sphere: a television evangelist that thinks he has all the answers and a girl who seems willing to give Kei the attention he seeks.

I'll Do It!

2004-09-09

When Kato shares what he knows in an effort to help the new players, the evangelist begins to think something sinister is afoot. The holy man learns just how correct he is as the game’s new targets make their presence known.

I Can Shoot Them, Can't I?

2004-09-16

The team’s efforts to defeat the giant aliens are hindered by two thugs who are brutally tormenting a homeless man - the very same homeless man that Kei and Kato encountered just before their deaths.

Welcome Back

2004-09-23

Kei goes on a rampage, leading the battle against the giant aliens. Yet another unhappy surprise awaits the team.

What the Hell Is that?!

2004-09-30

After claiming victory against the giant red and green aliens, the group boldly rushes into battle against the smaller statues. Soon enough, they find their numbers thinned by an enormous new enemy.

Just Shoot Me!

2004-10-07

Several players meet with gruesome ends as the living statues continue their onslaught. Tragically, one of the mutilated victims is someone very dear to Kato and Kei.

Big Brother?

2004-10-14

The carnage continues and truly no one is safe. As wounded Kei struggles to stay alive, his teammates fall one after the other. When the final foe is defeated, only one player will be around to see the score.

Don't Ever Say That Again!

2004-10-21

Kei returns to the Gantz and finds many familiar faces will be joining him in battle. Unfortunately, Kei is shocked to see that their alien prey wears a familiar face as well.

E10

Kurono Alien!

2004-10-28

With no explanation, the Gantz has chosen Kei to be hunted. At first, the rest of the players are unsure of what they should do - but the black sphere soon helps them decide that Kei should die.

E11

No Labyrinth Is Inescapable

2004-11-04

The new players are beginning to see just how dangerous the two bum-killing freaks really are. As the situation escalates, the members of the team look to the one person who might be able to help them survive - Kei.

E12

Let's All Go Back Alive

2004-11-11

Madness is taking over as the team hunts the two brutal maniacs in their midst. The number of fatalities grows quickly, and Kei begins to understand that the Gantz might not be his worst problem.

E13

Please Live

2004-11-18

Facing his deadliest foe, Kei is forced to question everything he’s learned—and all that he has lost—in the twisted world of the Gantz. No matter if he lives or dies, for Kei, the game now ends.

🎭 Cast of GANTZ Season 2