# Where to Watch Gantz

**Gantz turns death into the entry fee for a vicious science-fiction survival game. Crunchyroll and Netflix carry the series. This 2004 TV anime from gonzo follows people forced to hunt bizarre alien targets after their apparent deaths, with each mission exposing how fear changes the group around them. Its graphic violence, sexual content, bleak drama, and hostile cast make it a demanding watch rather than casual entertainment. Viewers who enjoy horror with a psychological edge may find its cruelty purposeful, while anyone put off by mature material should approach carefully. The season is finished and runs for 13 episodes of about 23 minutes each, so the commitment is compact even when the experience feels punishing.**

## Where to Watch

- [Crunchyroll](http://www.crunchyroll.com/gantz)
- [Netflix](https://www.netflix.com/title/80133769)

Crunchyroll and Netflix are the legal streaming options named for Gantz. Its horror depends heavily on graphic violence and disturbing situations, with ecchi material also part of the mix, so check your tolerance for mature content before starting.

## Synopsis

Kei Kurono expects death to be the end. Instead, he wakes in a sparse room with other recently deceased strangers and an enormous black sphere issuing weapons and orders. Their assignment is to track dangerous alien creatures, but nobody receives a useful explanation of the rules or why they were chosen. Every hunt becomes a contest between the threat outside and the panic within the group. Gantz keeps the premise spoiler-light at first, letting confusion and distrust shape the suspense as the participants struggle to survive long enough to face whatever comes next.

## Fast Facts

- **Format:** TV
- **Episodes:** 13
- **Premiered:** 2004
- **Studio:** Gonzo
- **Score:** 6.4

## Watch Order

Begin with this 13-episode season, which introduces the black sphere, the hunters, and the rules they must piece together. A follow-up continues the story afterward, so this is the intended starting point rather than a later entry.

- Gantz 2nd Stage (sequel)

## If You Liked This

- **[Deadman Wonderland](https://hozuna.com/anime/deadman-wonderland)**: Pick this for another survival story built around an ordinary person trapped inside a lethal system. Its kill-or-be-killed pressure matches the part of Gantz that never lets its participants feel safe.
- **[The Future Diary](https://hozuna.com/anime/the-future-diary)**: This suits viewers drawn to the unstable alliances and constant danger in Gantz. The survival-game setup keeps attention fixed on who can be trusted when every choice may turn fatal.
- **[Elfen Lied](https://hozuna.com/anime/elfen-lied)**: Try this if Gantz's gore and tragedy were central to its appeal. A weaponized outcast drives another harsh story where violence carries emotional consequences.
- **[Made in Abyss: Dawn of the Deep Soul](https://hozuna.com/anime/made-in-abyss-dawn-of-the-deep-soul)**: 
- **[Parasyte](https://hozuna.com/anime/parasyte)**: 
- **[From the New World](https://hozuna.com/anime/from-the-new-world)**: 
- **[Akira](https://hozuna.com/anime/akira)**: 
- **[Devilman Crybaby](https://hozuna.com/anime/devilman-crybaby)**: 

## FAQ

### Which services have Gantz?

Gantz can be found on Crunchyroll and Netflix. Those are the two legal streaming services named for this page.

### How graphic is Gantz?

It is extremely violent and aimed at viewers comfortable with mature material. Horror, disturbing situations, and ecchi content are central to the viewing experience rather than occasional surprises.

### How long is the first Gantz season?

The season has 13 episodes, and each episode runs about 23 minutes. It tells the opening part of the story before a follow-up continues it.

### Where should I start watching Gantz?

Start with this 2004 TV season. It establishes the survival game and the people caught inside it, giving you the context needed for the follow-up.

### Is Gantz finished?

Yes, this TV season is finished. Its source material is manga, while this page covers the 13-episode anime season.