Sekirei Season 1

If you are after a comedy that actually makes you laugh out loud, Sekirei Season 1 is available on streaming right now. The 1-season run is exactly the right length for what it is doing. A 7/10 rating says what the writing already makes obvious: this one works. Watch it for Kana Hanazawa — stay for everyone else around them. Put it on tonight and see for yourself.

There is a reason Sekirei Season 1 keeps coming up in conversation. Sharp writing and a well-matched ensemble are what separate Sekirei Season 1 from the crowd. Season 1 of Sekirei includes 12 episodes. It aired from July 2008 to September 2008. This season stars Kana Hanazawa, Katsuyuki Konishi and Kana Ueda. Kana Hanazawa and Katsuyuki Konishi lead a cast that brings real weight to the material. It was aired in 2008. The real test of any comedy is whether it is still funny once you know all the jokes, and Sekirei Season 1 holds up on rewatch in a way that separates it from one-off curiosities. It delivers reliably on what it promises, which is more than most of its competition manages.

If you need a comedy that actually makes you laugh, Sekirei Season 1 is a strong candidate. It has built its own audience without needing a direct comparison. Short enough to finish in a weekend, substantial enough to feel satisfying. Kana Hanazawa anchors an ensemble with real chemistry. Genuinely funny, consistently, across the whole run.

🎬 Sekirei Season 1 — Episode Guide

Sekirei

2008-07-02

Minato Sahashi, a typical ronin student, finds his life suddenly changed after meeting a strange girl named Musubi. Minato discovers learns that she is a 'Sekirei' and that he is her 'Ashikabi' (ie. Master).

The Door to the New Residence

2008-07-09

When Minato's landlord evicts him from his apartment, he and Musubi must search for a new place to live. Through a twist of fate, the two encounter a young woman named Miya Asami, who runs a boarding house (Izumo Inn) and are allowed to stay.

The Green Girl

2008-07-16

Minato takes a job at a local construction site where he meets another Ashikabi, Seo Kaoru. With Seo's help, Minato infiltrates a nearby botanical garden, drawn by visions of a young Sekirei girl named Kusano, after Seo and his Sekireis eliminate a MBI roadblock in front of the garden. Musubi soon a...

The Strange Tale of Maison Izumo

2008-07-23

Minato, Musubi and Kusano are startled by strange events at Izumo Inn. Unknown to him, Minato is being secretly watched by a mysterious girl. When Musubi leaves to gather groceries, she is attacked by a satellite weapon controlled by the mysterious girl who then surprises Minato in the washroom.

The Water Sekirei

2008-07-30

The mysterious girl turns out to be Matsu, a Sekirei who has been hiding at the Inn. Matsu becomes Minato's third Sekirei. Minato has dreams of another Sekirei, later identified as Tsukiumi, a Sekirei that despises Ashikabi. Minato and Kusano go looking for her and encounter Seo. Hikari and Hibiki s...

Maison Izumo Flower War

2008-08-06

Tsukiumi attacks Minato to prove that she doesn't need an Ashikabi, but she cannot release her full power. Hibiki and Hikari show her the power of fully winged Sekirei, but Minato shields her from the attack. Finally understanding Minato's feelings, Tsukiumi becomes his newest Sekirei, leading to a ...

The Black Sekirei

2008-08-13

Karasuba, a dangerous and lethal Sekirei, pays Musubi a visit at Izumo Inn and reaffirms a promise the two made in the past. MBI Director Minaka initiates the second phase of the Sekirei Plan and blockades Tokyo with armed personnel from MBI's Security Services. Miya establishes new sleeping arrange...

The Closed Capital

2008-08-20

Sekirei #95, Kuno, and her Ashikabi Haruka attempt to escape Tokyo despite a lockdown, but are pursued by MBI soldiers and members of the Disciplinary Squad. While Uzume visits her Ashikabi, Chiho, in the hospital, Yukari resolves to help Shiina search for Kusano. Matsu uncovers information about Se...

The Veil and the Wind

2008-08-27

The fight between Tsukiumi and the 'veiled' Sekirei (Uzume) ends abruptly due to the interference of Sekirei #3, Kazehana. Musubi takes Minato to meet Kuno and her Ashikabi, Haruka. Since Kuno is so weak, Haruka has decided to leave the city, but they have met many obstacles. With Musubi's encourage...

E10

The Night Before the Escape

2008-09-03

Haruka tells the others about how he and Kuno first met. Minato and Musubi take them to see Seo, who gives them information about the Disciplinary Squad and other dangerous Ashikabi in the city. After some 'prompting' from Miya, Seo agrees to help them escape the city. Later that evening, a party is...

E11

The Sekirei Symbol Disappears

2008-09-10

Karasuba and Natsuo discuss the relationship between Musubi and Sekirei #8, Yume. The escape plan commences. Matsu rushes to the scene on her motorcycle and saves Kusano, after she becomes surrounded by MBI Security Service soldiers. The group makes it to the bridge, but are confronted by Benitsubas...

E12

The Sekirei of Fate

2008-09-17

Minato is in despair as Musubi is down for the count, but refuses to give up, much to Benitsubasa's irritation, who proceeds to deal with him. Battles rage elsewhere as Kuno and Shiina (along with their respective Ashikabi) come under assault from various adversaries, and thus decided to have themse...

🎭 Cast of Sekirei Season 1