GARO has built a real following among viewers who want their sci-fi to think as hard as it looks. With 7 seasons behind it, the show has had time to find its rhythm and keep it. 28 viewers have already rated it on TMDB — the kind of consensus that does not happen by accident. Watch it for Tatsuya Koyanagi — the performance elevates material that could easily tip into self-seriousness. There is no real reason to keep putting it off.

There is a reason GARO keeps coming up in conversation. GARO uses its genre premise as cover for asking bigger questions. The Makai fight a secret war against the demon forces known as Horrors, evil creatures that manifest themselves through darkness to devour Humanity. On the frontlines are the Makai Knights, given the task of watching over a district and eliminating any Horrors that manifest there. GARO follows the tales of the Knights bearing the title of ‘Golden Knight Garo’, and their duty to vanquish the Horrors and protect Humanity from the darkness. Tatsuya Koyanagi and Yuhi lead a cast that never lets the concept overwhelm the characters. 7 seasons (2005–2020) gave the story room most shows never get. What separates GARO from lesser genre entertainment is a willingness to let the concept cost the characters something. It rarely drops the ball, and when it does, it recovers fast.

Viewers burned by ambitious sci-fi that could not sustain its premise should give GARO a chance. The tonal similarities to Berserk are real, though GARO carves out its own identity quickly. 7 seasons gives the story real room to develop. Tatsuya Koyanagi grounds the bigger ideas in something human. Once you are in, you will want to talk about it.

GARO wrapped up in 2020, created by Keita Amemiya — and 7 seasons are available to watch from start to finish. Find exactly where it's streaming below, and TV Butler Pro's free voice app makes it effortless to track your progress as you go. Just say the name, and Butler finds it instantly, tells you which service has it, and remembers exactly where you left off.