Saga of Tanya the Evil
Seen it?2017 | 2 seasons | 24 min | Animation, Drama, Sci-Fi & Fantasy, War & Politics
Weeknight WatchWhy it’s a Weeknight Watch
With a short run with a modest audience, it's a mixed bag. Fine if it's on; don't plan your night around it.
Based on critics, audiences, awards, box office and buzz. Details below.Is it for you?
- Who'll love it
- Made for sci-fi fans, animation lovers and history buffs. If you loved The West Wing, start here.
- The mood
- Intense.
- The pace
- 2 seasons: a few weeks of evenings, short, snackable episodes, about 10 hours in all.
- What might put you off
- Rated TV-MA: meant for adults.
- It's in Japanese, so expect subtitles (or a dub).
On the front lines of the war, Tanya Degurechaff, blond hair, blue eyes, and porcelain white skin, commands her squad with lisping voice. Actually, she is one of Japan's most elite salary men, reborn as a little girl into a world of magical warfare after angering a mysterious being who calls himself God.
How it earned its rating
- CriticsNot counted
Not enough reviews on record yet
- AudiencesSolid
8.2 out of 10
- AwardsNot counted
No major awards or nominations
- Reach & staying powerBelow par
Ran for 2 seasons and reached a modest audience
- Buzz & cultural impactSolid
Not enough engagement data yet
Season by season
The show overall is a Weeknight Watch. Here's how each season stacks up; Season 2 is the high point.
Season 12017 · 12 episodes · 8.3 out of 10Friday- Season 22026 · 12 episodes · 8.4 out of 10Friday
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Cast & crew
- Aoi YukiTanya Degurechaff (voice)
- Saori HayamiViktoriya Ivanovna Serebryakova (voice)
- Shin-ichiro MikiErich von Rerugen (voice)
- Tessyo GendaKurt von Rudersdorf (voice)
- Hochu OtsukaHans von Zettour (voice)