“In 2071, Lenka and other God Eaters wield living weapons to save humanity from extinction by Aragami monsters.”
God Eater
GOD EATER
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Synopsis
In 2071, Lenka and other God Eaters wield living weapons to save humanity from extinction by Aragami monsters.
The year is 2071. Humanity has been pushed to the brink of extinction following the emergence of man-eating monsters called "Aragami" that boast an immunity to conventional weaponry. They ravaged the land, consuming almost everything in their path and leaving nothing in their wake. To combat them, an organization named Fenrir was formed as a last-ditch effort to save humanity through the use of "God Eaters"—special humans infused with Oracle cells, allowing them to wield the God Arc, the only known weapon capable of killing an Aragami. One such God Eater is Lenka Utsugi, a New-Type whose God Arc takes the form of both blade and gun. Now, as one of Fenrir's greatest weapons, Lenka must master his God Arc if he is to fulfill his desire of wiping out the Aragami once and for all. The monsters continue to be born en masse while the remnants of humanity struggle to survive the night. Only God Eaters stand between the Aragami and complete and total annihilation of the human race.
What people say
Community consensus
Derived from 82 sampled reviews
What 82 viewers settled on.
Polarized
σ 1.93 · split reception
5.3 pts
Recommenders 8.3 · others 3.0
↑ 2.37
Running avg · Mar 2016 → Jul 2025
- 9 “The story is great, featuring compelling fighting sequences and strong character determination that feels reminiscent of *Attack on Titan*. While the narrative is engaging, the director and Alisa's...”
- 9 “This anime is a pretty solid experience that I would definitely watch again. However, it relies heavily on generic genre tropes like post-apocalyptic wastelands and revenge plots, which prevents it...”
- 10 “This series delivers a fantastic experience featuring a great storyline, compelling characters, high-octane action, and deeply emotional moments. I have no criticisms to offer, as I believe this...”
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- Format 13 × 23′ eps × min
- Total runtime 4h 59m all episodes
- Aired Jul 2015 – Mar 2016 Summer 2015
- Source Tv media type
- Rated R 17+ (violence & profanity)
- Ref. BS-9579 catalog
Produced by
- Bandai Visual Producer
- Lantis Producer
- Anime Consortium Japan Producer
Licensed by
- Aniplex of America Licensor