05/21/2005 - 11/19/2005 Finished
Zettai Shounen (絶対少年)
Oftentimes, people are most vulnerable when they are lonely and unable to get along with those around them. Isolation is felt more keenly amongst a crowd, so some will try to find solace in the strangest of places, where the unknown lurks. Such people include Ayumu Aizawa, a former city boy now living in the countryside of Tana, and Kisa Tanigawa, a young girl who has a hard time relating to others. What these two share in common is a feeling that their life has gone astray. Zettai Shounen tells a story of strange phenomena affecting two different settings, with no explanations of their origin or sudden appearance. All that is known is that these phenomena seem to center on individuals with mixed emotions toward themselves and others.
26
Total episodes
26
Canon episodes
0
Filler episodes
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% Filler
Canon episodes · 26 Filler episodes · 0
Every season
Seasons and sequels
Single Season
Currently, Zettai Shounen 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! Zettai Shounen 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 Zettai Shounen aired in 2005 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 Zettai Shounen is as simple as it gets: start at episode 1 and keep going to episode 26 without detours. If you came looking for which Zettai Shounen 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 | The depressed state of a strange summer05/21/2005 | 05/21/2005 | Canon |
| 2 | The Tsukiyomi Observatory and Okakababa05/28/2005 | 05/28/2005 | Canon |
| 3 | Arrival of the distinguished announcer06/04/2005 | 06/04/2005 | Canon |
| 4 | Shrine of the luminating woods06/11/2005 | 06/11/2005 | Canon |
| 5 | Weight of a promise and lightness of a dream06/18/2005 | 06/18/2005 | Canon |
| 6 | The membrane of the world becomes thin06/25/2005 | 06/25/2005 | Canon |
| 7 | The night of the third promise07/02/2005 | 07/02/2005 | Canon |
| 8 | Within the narrowness of trancession and remembrance07/09/2005 | 07/09/2005 | Canon |
| 9 | It is always the problem of priorities07/16/2005 | 07/16/2005 | Canon |
| 10 | The thought which becomes complicated in the rain07/23/2005 | 07/23/2005 | Canon |
| 11 | Run towards the rice field that look as if it is going to cry07/30/2005 | 07/30/2005 | Canon |
| 12 | Dancing in the sky where cats dance08/13/2005 | 08/13/2005 | Canon |
| 13 | Tanikawa Kisa and the unaccustomed existence08/20/2005 | 08/20/2005 | Canon |
| 14 | The two competing powers08/27/2005 | 08/27/2005 | Canon |
| 15 | Urban folklore09/03/2005 | 09/03/2005 | Canon |
| 16 | The undiscernible huge thing09/10/2005 | 09/10/2005 | Canon |
| 17 | That is a problem we cannot be involved in09/17/2005 | 09/17/2005 | Canon |
| 18 | The encounters and desperation of a seventeen-year old09/24/2005 | 09/24/2005 | Canon |
| 19 | The fish that grew wings10/01/2005 | 10/01/2005 | Canon |
| 20 | Material Fairy10/08/2005 | 10/08/2005 | Canon |
| 21 | Meaning of a good child10/15/2005 | 10/15/2005 | Canon |
| 22 | Things that were lost and things that are born10/22/2005 | 10/22/2005 | Canon |
| 23 | The light in the dark that calls out for happiness10/29/2005 | 10/29/2005 | Canon |
| 24 | The girl's small adventure11/05/2005 | 11/05/2005 | Canon |
| 25 | The membrane of the world is only a hole11/12/2005 | 11/12/2005 | Canon |
| 26 | Unreliable Riches of a Winter's End11/19/2005 | 11/19/2005 | Canon |
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Common questions
Frequently asked questions
How many seasons does Zettai Shounen have?
Zettai Shounen 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 Zettai Shounen have?
In total, Zettai Shounen 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 Zettai Shounen?
It is recommended to watch Zettai Shounen 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 Zettai Shounen online?
Zettai Shounen 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 Zettai Shounen a complete anime?
Yes, Zettai Shounen 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 Zettai Shounen have?
No, Zettai Shounen 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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