04/06/2012 - 06/29/2012 Finished
Sankarea (さんかれあ)
Also known as: Sankarea: Undying Love
Ever since he was a child, zombie-obsessed Chihiro Furuya has wanted an undead girlfriend. Soon enough, his love for all things zombie comes in handy when his cat Baabu gets run over, prompting Chihiro to try to make a resurrection potion and bring him back to life. During his endeavor, he sees a rich girl named Rea Sanka yelling into an old well every day about her oppressive life. After meeting and bonding with her, Chihiro is convinced by Rea to persevere in saving Baabu. Eventually, he succeeds with the help of the poisonous hydrangea flowers from Rea's family garden. Unaware of the potion's success and seeking to escape the burdens of her life, Rea drinks the resurrection potion, mistakenly thinking she will die. Though it doesn't kill her, the effects still linger and her death from a fatal accident causes her to be reborn as a zombie. With help from Chihiro, Rea strives to adjust to her new—albeit undead—life. For a boy wanting a zombie girlfriend, this situation would seem like a dream come true. But in Sankarea, Chihiro's life becomes stranger than usual as he deals with Rea's odd new cravings and the unforeseen consequences of her transformation.
13
Total episodes
13
Canon episodes
0
Filler episodes
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Canon episodes · 13 Filler episodes · 0
Every season
Seasons and sequels
Single Season
Currently, Sankarea 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! Sankarea doesn't have a single filler episode: all 13 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 13 episodes of Sankarea aired in 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 Sankarea is as simple as it gets: start at episode 1 and keep going to episode 13 without detours. If you came looking for which Sankarea episodes are filler so you could skip them, the answer is that there aren't any.
Episode by episode
Complete guide by season
13 Episodes
| # | Episodes | Aired | Type |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Once I... Become a... Zombie04/06/2012 | 04/06/2012 | Canon |
| 2 | It Was... Successful04/13/2012 | 04/13/2012 | Canon |
| 3 | Sanka... Rea04/20/2012 | 04/20/2012 | Canon |
| 4 | A Normal... Girl04/27/2012 | 04/27/2012 | Canon |
| 5 | If She's a Zombie... That Means...05/04/2012 | 05/04/2012 | Canon |
| 6 | It's Because I... Ran Into You05/11/2012 | 05/11/2012 | Canon |
| 7 | Childhood... Friends...05/18/2012 | 05/18/2012 | Canon |
| 8 | Counterfeit... Freedom...05/25/2012 | 05/25/2012 | Canon |
| 9 | A Mother's... Hand...06/01/2012 | 06/01/2012 | Canon |
| 10 | Strong... Feelings...06/08/2012 | 06/08/2012 | Canon |
| 11 | Nothing... Really... Special06/22/2012 | 06/22/2012 | Canon |
| 12 | At That Moment... I...06/29/2012 | 06/29/2012 | Canon |
| 13 | I, Too, Am... A Zombie...— | — | Canon |
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Common questions
Frequently asked questions
How many seasons does Sankarea have?
Sankarea 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 Sankarea have?
In total, Sankarea has 13 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 Sankarea?
It is recommended to watch Sankarea 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 Sankarea online?
Sankarea 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 Sankarea a complete anime?
Yes, Sankarea 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 Sankarea have?
No, Sankarea 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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