01/21/2002 - 09/11/2002 Finished
RahXephon (ラーゼフォン)
The ordinary life of high school student Ayato Kamina is turned upside down when Tokyo is suddenly invaded by futuristic fighter jets. Amidst the chaos, he encounters a woman called Haruka Shitow who claims to be from a government organization called TERRA. She reveals that he has been living in a time bubble named "Tokyo Jupiter" that was put in place by the Mulians—humanoids from another dimension—in an attempt to isolate and take over Tokyo. TERRA has been trying to break through the barrier surrounding the city ever since. Unable to process the revelation, Ayato panics and flees. He runs into his classmate Reika Mishima who leads him to a place called "The Shrine of Xephon" where a large egg slumbers. She starts to sing and an unknown power awakens within Ayato, connecting him to a being called RahXephon that breaks out of the egg. Shortly after, Haruka finds him again and tries to make him join her cause of fighting against the Mulians. Caught between the crosshairs of the Mulians and TERRA, Ayato begins to question his purpose, navigating altered memories and ultimately his very identity in this chaotic new world. [Written by MAL Rewrite]
26
Total episodes
26
Canon episodes
0
Filler episodes
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Canon episodes · 26 Filler episodes · 0
Every season
Seasons and sequels
Single Season
Currently, RahXephon 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! RahXephon doesn't have a single filler episode: all 26 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 26 episodes of RahXephon aired in 2002 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 RahXephon is as simple as it gets: start at episode 1 and keep going to episode 26 without detours. If you came looking for which RahXephon episodes are filler so you could skip them, the answer is that there aren't any.
Episode by episode
Complete guide by season
26 Episodes
| # | Episodes | Aired | Type |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Invasion of the Capital01/21/2002 | 01/21/2002 | Canon |
| 2 | God and Man Awaken01/28/2002 | 01/28/2002 | Canon |
| 3 | City of Blood02/04/2002 | 02/04/2002 | Canon |
| 4 | His Own Watch02/18/2002 | 02/18/2002 | Canon |
| 5 | Nirai Kanai02/25/2002 | 02/25/2002 | Canon |
| 6 | Obliterated Cities03/04/2002 | 03/04/2002 | Canon |
| 7 | Day of Assembly03/11/2002 | 03/11/2002 | Canon |
| 8 | Bitterly Cold Holy Night03/18/2002 | 03/18/2002 | Canon |
| 9 | Small Shrine of Time03/25/2002 | 03/25/2002 | Canon |
| 10 | Sonata of Reminiscence04/17/2002 | 04/17/2002 | Canon |
| 11 | Wicked Circuit04/24/2002 | 04/24/2002 | Canon |
| 12 | The Black Egg05/01/2002 | 05/01/2002 | Canon |
| 13 | Human Specimen #105/08/2002 | 05/08/2002 | Canon |
| 14 | The Boy In The Mirror05/22/2002 | 05/22/2002 | Canon |
| 15 | The Children's Night05/29/2002 | 05/29/2002 | Canon |
| 16 | Island of Others06/05/2002 | 06/05/2002 | Canon |
| 17 | Return to the Labyrinth06/12/2002 | 06/12/2002 | Canon |
| 18 | The Bond of Blue Blood06/19/2002 | 06/19/2002 | Canon |
| 19 | Blue Friend06/26/2002 | 06/26/2002 | Canon |
| 20 | The Battle of One Who Manipulates07/03/2002 | 07/03/2002 | Canon |
| 21 | The Carved Seal of Xephon07/31/2002 | 07/31/2002 | Canon |
| 22 | Operation Jupiter Obliteration08/07/2002 | 08/07/2002 | Canon |
| 23 | From Here To Eternity08/14/2002 | 08/14/2002 | Canon |
| 24 | Doorway to the Tuning08/21/2002 | 08/21/2002 | Canon |
| 25 | God's Uncertain Music08/28/2002 | 08/28/2002 | Canon |
| 26 | Far Beyond Eternity09/11/2002 | 09/11/2002 | Canon |
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Common questions
Frequently asked questions
How many seasons does RahXephon have?
RahXephon 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 RahXephon have?
In total, RahXephon has 26 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 RahXephon?
It is recommended to watch RahXephon 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 RahXephon online?
RahXephon 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 RahXephon a complete anime?
Yes, RahXephon 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 RahXephon have?
No, RahXephon 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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