Series synopsis
UQ Holder! is a Japanese animation action & adventure comedy sci-fi & fantasy television series that premiered on Tokyo MX on October 3, 2017. It ended on December 19, 2017. It stars Yuka Takakura, Yuki Matsuoka, Ai Kayano and Yui Ogura.
In the decade since the world became aware of the existence of magic, the world has undergone massive upheaval. However, a boy named Tōta lives in seclusion in a rural town far removed from these changes. His ordinary life is highlighted by his magic-using female teacher and his supportive friends.
Premise
In the decade since the world became aware of the existence of magic, the world has undergone massive upheaval. However, a boy named Tōta lives in seclusion in a rural town far removed from these changes. His ordinary life is highlighted by his magic-using female teacher and his supportive friends.
Cast and characters
Leading cast
- Yuka Takakura as Tota Konohe
- Yuki Matsuoka as Evangeline A.K. McDowell
- Ai Kayano as Kirie Sakurame
- Yui Ogura as Karin Yuuki
- Yuuki Hirose as Kuroumaru Tokisaka
Episodes
This series spans 2 seasons with 15 episodes.
| Season | Episodes | First aired | Last aired |
|---|---|---|---|
| Season 0 | 3 | September 8, 2017 | June 8, 2018 |
| Season 1 | 12 | October 3, 2017 | December 19, 2017 |
| Episode | Title | Air date |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Amor Primus 〜First Crush〜 | September 8, 2017 |
| 2 | The Eternal Moment of Her First Kiss | March 9, 2018 |
| 3 | Karin-senpai's Unspeakable Secret | June 8, 2018 |
| Episode | Title | Air date |
|---|---|---|
| 1 |
Beauty and the Boy Touta is upset at his inability to control magic when all of his friends can. Meanwhile, Yukihime is attacked by a bounty hunter. Is Touta able to come to her aid? |
October 3, 2017 |
| 2 |
You Can't Hate Someone You Meet Naked A new world is waiting for Touta and Yukihime, but outside of the quiet countryside, something dark is lurking. Meanwhile, has Touta made a new ally? Or a new enemy? |
October 10, 2017 |
| 3 |
Palace of the Immortals Touta, Kuroumaru, and Yukihime are off to the capital and the secret headquarters of the UQ Holders. What lessons will be learned there? |
October 17, 2017 |
Production
Release
| Original network/platform | Tokyo MX |
|---|---|
| First aired | October 3, 2017 |
| Last aired | December 19, 2017 |
| Runtime | 24 minutes |
| Status | ended |