10/14/2011 - 03/23/2012 Finished
Guilty Crown (ギルティクラウン)
On December 24, 2029—the day colloquially known as the "Lost Christmas"—the Apocalypse Virus spread across Japan, bringing death to its citizens and plunging the country into utter chaos. In an effort to establish order, the United Nations sends the GHQ to assist with the crisis by containing the outbreak while removing all political autonomy in the process. A decade later, the country still lives under their control, unable to break free from their draconian rule. Frustrated with the state of the nation, a resistance group named the Funeral Parlor aims to liberate Japan from the GHQ. Led by the charismatic Gai Tsutsugami, the group plots to steal a vial containing the "Void Genome" to further their goals. The vial falls into the hands of internet vocalist Inori Yuzuriha, who ends up being hunted by the GHQ's Anti-Bodies forces. Having nowhere to go, she seeks refuge in a warehouse where she meets Shuu Ouma—a socially awkward high school student who is a huge fan of her music. Shuu gets dragged into the conflict the moment he rescues Inori, and the Void Genome shatters in his hand, granting him the "Power of the Kings." While learning how to control his grand new ability, Shuu must now fight to liberate Japan from its cruel oppressors.
22
Total episodes
22
Canon episodes
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Filler episodes
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Canon episodes · 22 Filler episodes · 0
Every season
Seasons and sequels
Single Season
Currently, Guilty Crown has no sequels, prequels, or registered spin-offs. This is the complete story available at the moment.
What to watch, what to skip
Watch order: filler vs canon
You're in luck! Guilty Crown doesn't have a single filler episode: all 22 episodes are canon. It's a faithful adaptation of the original manga, so you can enjoy it from first to last without skipping anything or checking any list of expendable episodes.
The 22 episodes of Guilty Crown aired in 2011–2012 and follow the story's chronological order. There are no transition episodes, no needless recaps, no arcs invented by the studio: every chapter advances the main plot and develops the characters just as the source material does.
In short, the watch order for Guilty Crown is as simple as it gets: start at episode 1 and keep going to episode 22 without detours. If you came looking for which Guilty Crown episodes are filler so you could skip them, the answer is that there aren't any.
Episode by episode
Complete guide by season
22 Episodes
| # | Episodes | Aired | Type |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Outbreak:Genesis10/14/2011 | 10/14/2011 | Canon |
| 2 | The Fittest:Survival of the Fittest10/21/2011 | 10/21/2011 | Canon |
| 3 | Phanerosis:Void-sampling10/28/2011 | 10/28/2011 | Canon |
| 4 | Solution:Flux11/04/2011 | 11/04/2011 | Canon |
| 5 | Training:A preparation11/11/2011 | 11/11/2011 | Canon |
| 6 | Cage:Leukocytes11/18/2011 | 11/18/2011 | Canon |
| 7 | Round Dance:Temptation11/25/2011 | 11/25/2011 | Canon |
| 8 | Summer Day:Courtship Behavior12/02/2011 | 12/02/2011 | Canon |
| 9 | Predation:Prey12/09/2011 | 12/09/2011 | Canon |
| 10 | Degeneracy:Retraction12/16/2011 | 12/16/2011 | Canon |
| 11 | Resonance:Resonance12/23/2011 | 12/23/2011 | Canon |
| 12 | Resurrection:The Lost Christmas01/13/2012 | 01/13/2012 | Canon |
| 13 | Academy:Isolation01/20/2012 | 01/20/2012 | Canon |
| 14 | Disturbance:Election01/27/2012 | 01/27/2012 | Canon |
| 15 | Confession:Sacrifice02/03/2012 | 02/03/2012 | Canon |
| 16 | Kingdom:The Tyrant02/10/2012 | 02/10/2012 | Canon |
| 17 | Revolution:Exodus02/17/2012 | 02/17/2012 | Canon |
| 18 | Wandering:Dear...02/24/2012 | 02/24/2012 | Canon |
| 19 | Atonement:Rebirth03/02/2012 | 03/02/2012 | Canon |
| 20 | Remembrance:A Diary03/09/2012 | 03/09/2012 | Canon |
| 21 | Eclosion:Emergence03/16/2012 | 03/16/2012 | Canon |
| 22 | Prayer:Convergence03/23/2012 | 03/23/2012 | Canon |
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Common questions
Frequently asked questions
How many seasons does Guilty Crown have?
Guilty Crown has a total of 1 season. The series is completed. Each season is divided into multiple episodes with stories that advance the main plot of the anime.
How many episodes does Guilty Crown have?
In total, Guilty Crown has 22 episodes in its only season. You can consult the complete episodes table to see the breakdown by season.
What is the best order to watch Guilty Crown?
It is recommended to watch Guilty Crown in chronological broadcast order. This means starting from season 1 and continuing sequentially to the last season. Check our watch order guide which includes information about filler vs canon episodes for an optimal experience.
Where can I watch Guilty Crown online?
Guilty Crown is available on various legal streaming platforms. Check the platforms section at the top of this page to see where it's currently available. Options may vary depending on your geographic region.
Is Guilty Crown a complete anime?
Yes, Guilty Crown is a completed anime. All seasons have already aired and you can enjoy the series in its entirety without waiting for new episodes.
How much filler does Guilty Crown have?
No, Guilty Crown does not have filler episodes. All its episodes are canon and faithfully follow the original manga story, so you can watch all episodes without worrying about skipping anything.
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