How many episodes are in Dara-san of the Reiwa Era?

Dara-san of the Reiwa Era has 13 episodes in this listed season.

When does Dara-san of the Reiwa Era premiere?

Dara-san of the Reiwa Era premieres on 2026-07-02.

Is Dara-san of the Reiwa Era a new series?

Dara-san of the Reiwa Era is a new series (Season 1).

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Dara-san of the Reiwa Era(2026)

Also known as Dara-san of Reiwa • Reiwa no Dara-san

Archived · AT-X

13 eps

S01

ComedyAnimeHorror

ON AIR: JUL 2Season 1Archived listing

What to Expect

PremiereLens read

A horror setup that keeps undercutting itself with social comedy, Dara-san of the Reiwa Era puts siblings face to face with a serpent god in a mountain forest and then refuses to let the dread settle. The creature is genuinely frightening, but she is also awkward, isolated, and surprisingly hard to shake once she decides she likes you.

Most of the story's energy comes from the gap between what Dara-san is, a being of real supernatural menace, and how she actually behaves, which is closer to someone who has never quite figured out how to end a conversation. That contrast keeps the tone unstable in a way that feels deliberate: scenes that start with genuine unease tip sideways into something almost tender before the dread can fully land.

Best for

paranormal comedy, serpent god horror and Comedy

Story lane

Comedy and Anime

Commitment

Season 1 · 13 episodes

Where

AT-X

Official Premise

After siblings venture into a dangerous mountain forest, they encounter a terrifying serpent god and forge an unexpected friendship. Despite calling herself the “god of misfortune,” she’s awkward, lonely, and surprisingly easy to talk to.

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