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Karakuri Kiden: Hiwou Senki

Hiwou War Chronicles · 機巧奇傳　ヒヲウ戦記

AniLumi score

Average of Kitsu · AniList

Score rank
#5,632
of all anime
Popularity
#11,241
most followed
Episodes
26
25 min each
Binge time
10h 50m
start to finish
Members
266
tracking it
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Where to watch

📚 Manga on Amazon

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Watch order

Standalone: no prequels or sequels.

Just watch Karakuri Kiden: Hiwou Senki on its own; you don't need anything else first.

At a glance

Synopsis

8 years ago, Western Civilization visited 19th century Japan. Mechanized dolls and new steam-powered creations began spreading throughout the country. The Wind Gang is a group of doll and steam users who believe in using their creations to violently bring about a new Industrial Era. They attack and destroy the peaceful village of a young doll user named Hiwou one day. Hiwou and his friends escape with a giant doll named Homura.

Synopsis excerpt via Kitsu.

Episodes (26)

All episodes →
  1. Ep 1EP 1Run! Homura
  2. Ep 2EP 2Look! This Is A Clockwork Doll
  3. Ep 3EP 3Revenge Attack! Shogunate Heroes Appear
  4. Ep 4EP 4Win Or Lose! Arashi VS Hiwou
  5. Ep 5EP 5Goodbye! Tetsu & The Wooden Dolls
  6. Ep 6EP 6Our Aim! To the Mountain's Horizon

Characters

Cast & voice actors →
Main

Hiwou

Jyoubu

Machi

Shishi

Machi

By the numbers

AniLumi score

Average of 2 communities

Kitsu rates it 0.4 points higher than AniList. Each site's score for Karakuri Kiden: Hiwou Senki, out of 10, refreshed daily.

Rank by score
#5,632
of all anime on Kitsu
Popularity rank
#11,241
266 members
Favorited by
0.0%
0 of its members

Score breakdown

11% of 56 ratings are 9★ or 10★

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1★1
2★0
3★1
4★6
5★8
6★11
7★22
8★1
9★2
10★4

Do people finish it?

About 1 in 7 people who start Karakuri Kiden: Hiwou Senki drop it, above the action median of 2.5%. Based on 520 AniList members who started it.

Drop rate
14.2%
Action median 2.5%
Finished it
64%
335 people
On hold
7.9%
41 paused
Plan to watch
712
not started yet

What people who started it did

520 AniList members · plan-to-watch excluded

  • Finished335 · 64%
  • Watching70 · 13%
  • Paused41 · 8%
  • Dropped74 · 14%

Parents’ guide to Karakuri Kiden: Hiwou Senki

Best for: Most viewers, with a parent's check

Violence & goreNone noted
Sexual content & nudityNone noted
Sexual violenceNone noted
Disturbing & frightening themesNone noted
Drugs, gambling & crimeNone noted

From AniList community tags and the official age rating. Levels reflect how many viewers agree each tag applies, not a professional rating, so preview an episode before watching with younger children. Explicit tag names are never shown.

Is Karakuri Kiden: Hiwou Senki okay for kids? Full guide →

Plan & track

Binge planner

26 episodes × 25 min = 10h 50m

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Karakuri Kiden: Hiwou Senki FAQ

How many episodes does Karakuri Kiden: Hiwou Senki have?

Karakuri Kiden: Hiwou Senki has 26 episodes, each around 25 minutes.

Is Karakuri Kiden: Hiwou Senki finished?

Yes. Karakuri Kiden: Hiwou Senki finished airing on May 1, 2001.

How long does it take to watch Karakuri Kiden: Hiwou Senki?

Karakuri Kiden: Hiwou Senki runs about 10h 50m in total (26 episodes of 25 minutes). At two hours a day you can finish it in 6 days.

Is Karakuri Kiden: Hiwou Senki appropriate for kids?

Karakuri Kiden: Hiwou Senki is best for most viewers, with a parent's check. Viewers don't flag any strong content. See the parents' guide on this page for details.

Do people finish Karakuri Kiden: Hiwou Senki?

14.2% of AniList members who start Karakuri Kiden: Hiwou Senki drop it, and 64% finish it. The median for popular action anime is 2.5%.

Is Karakuri Kiden: Hiwou Senki worth watching?

Karakuri Kiden: Hiwou Senki holds a community score of 7.0/10 from 266 Kitsu users and ranks #5632 among all anime by rating.

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