GANTZ

TV-MA2004•25m•7.3/10

AnimationAction & AdventureSci-Fi & FantasyDrama

Ratings

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7.3/10(325)

If you are chosen by the bizarre black sphere known as the Gantz, you are already dead—yet you might be able to reclaim your mortality. First, the Gantz demands that you undertake brutal missions of madness, killing aliens hidden among the population. It is your only chance and you have no choice. You must play this disturbing game. And if you die again—and you likely will—it’s permanent.

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Production

GONZO

Language

Status

Ended

First Aired

April 13, 2004

Last Aired

November 18, 2004

Networks

Fuji TV, AT-X

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Seasons & Episodes

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Season

It's the Beginning of a Brand New Day

Air date: 2004-04-13

After Kei and his childhood friend, Kato, are torn into bloody pieces by a speeding train, they awake in an unfamiliar room, surrounded by strangers. In the middle of the room is a bizarre black sphere: the Gantz.

Episode 2

Air date: 2004-04-20

OK, Here Are Your Scores

Air date: 2004-04-27

The scores are tallied and Nishi explains some of what he knows about the rules of the strange world of the Gantz. The unusual situation grows even odder the next day when Kei wakes—and finds that this nightmare is no dream.

That Means at the Time...

Air date: 2004-05-04

Seemingly back among the living, Kato must protect his brother from their hateful aunt. Meanwhile, Kei’s special suit gives him an advantage against the bullies at school. But will it help him when Kishimoto appears at his door?

All Right!

Air date: 2004-05-11

Despite his best efforts, Kei remains unsatisfied during Kishimoto’s overnight stay at his apartment. At the place Kato calls home, more ugly evidence of abuse piles up.

We're After You

Air date: 2004-05-18

Kato’s patience is being tested. At home, the abuse dished out by his aunt pushes him to the breaking point. Meanwhile, at school, a group of bullies forces him to take decisive and drastic action.

Uh-oh!

Air date: 2004-05-25

A new round begins for the gang. Appearing before the Gantz, they find themselves joined by a diverse group of fresh players. As the game gets underway, Kei panics when he realizes his suit is nowhere to be found.

I'll Kill You Without a Moment's Hesitation

Air date: 2004-06-01

As the group prepares to track down the Suzuki alien, Tetsu’s gang is creating conflict and Nishi’s smart mouth isn’t helping the situation. When tensions boil over, blood is spilled before the hunt even begins.

He Can't Shoot

Air date: 2004-06-08

Kato is forced to take action to save Nishi from certain death, but he may not be ruthless enough to kill the Suzuki alien. Time is running out for yet another player trapped in the cruel world of the Gantz.

E10

Kato, You Wait Here

Air date: 2004-06-15

The group is beginning to figure out the rules of the twisted game in which they are caught, but survival is still far from guaranteed as the battle with the remaining Suzuki aliens erupts.

E11

Please Die

Air date: 2004-06-22

Kei, suitless and outnumbered by the Suzuki aliens, must face the biggest monster alone. When the battle ends and the scores are tallied, the group sees that there might be a way to escape their strange fate.