Death has always been mysterious to human beings since the beginning of human history and there are so few anime that could capture the imagination like “Angel Beats!
Released in 2010, it has intrigued its viewers with its blend of unique afterlife concepts. Well, relax angels! I have got you covered.
Angel Beats! has 13 full-length episodes in total, 1 special episode, and 2 OVAs. Angel Beats! is known for its compact run of 13 episodes and contains a relatively low filler proportion of nearly zero. Being a short anime, all the episodes are mostly considered canon.
1. Quick Filler List
Quick Filler List
Lightning-fast filler list guide for Angel Beats!.
Angel Beats!
Manga Canon
14
Mixed Canon
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Filler Episodes
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AnimeEX Episodes
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2. Angel Beats! Episode List
Angel Beats! contains canon episodes only. So you can chill and grab your popcorn to start watching. Here is the list:
| # | Title | Type | Watch? | Air Date |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Departure | Canon | 04/03/2010 | |
| 2 | Guild | Canon | 04/10/2010 | |
| 3 | My Song | Canon | 04/17/2010 | |
| 4 | Day Game | Canon | 04/24/2010 | |
| 5 | Favorite Flavor | Canon | 05/01/2010 | |
| 6 | Family Affair | Canon | 05/08/2010 | |
| 7 | Alive | Canon | 05/15/2010 | |
| 8 | Dancer in the Dark | Canon | 05/22/2010 | |
| 9 | In Your Memory | Canon | 06/05/2010 | |
| 10 | Goodbye Days | Canon | 06/05/2010 | |
| 11 | Change the World | Canon | 06/12/2010 | |
| 12 | Knockin’ on Heaven’s Door | Canon | 06/19/2010 | |
| 13 | Graduation | Canon | 06/26/2010 | |
| 14 | Another Epilogue (Special) | Canon | 12/22/2010 |
3. Angel Beats! OVA List:
Angel Beats! has two OVAs which run for 27 minutes each. However, these OVA episodes expand the main storyline but are not that necessary to understand the primary plot.
| # | Title | Type | Date |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Stairway to Heaven | Canon | 12/22/2010 |
| 2 | Hell’s Kitchen | Canon | 06/24/2015 |
Conclusion
“Angel Beats!” masterfully combines the afterlife theme and high school experiences. So if you are seeking motivation or a striking story that could resonate with you on multiple levels, “Angel Beats!” is for you.
Interestingly, this is an original anime that was later adapted into a manga and was released by Jun Maeda. That is why all the episodes are canon with zero filler percentage so watch it freely.
Community QnA
Q. How many episodes are there in “Angel Beats!”?
“Angel Beats!” contains 13 main episodes which are anime canon and 1 special episode of 2 minutes which is often included in the episode list. Also, it has two OVAs which don’t follow the main story but are considered anime canon and enhance the main plot.
