GARO_
Original: 牙狼＜GARO＞
""Where there is light, shadows lurk and fear reigns. But by the blade of Knights, Mankind was given hope.""
The Makai fight a secret war against the demon forces known as Horrors, evil creatures that manifest themselves through darkness to devour Humanity. On the frontlines are the Makai Knights, given the task of watching over a district and eliminating any Horrors that manifest there. GARO follows the tales of the Knights bearing the title of ‘Golden Knight Garo’, and their duty to vanquish the Horrors and protect Humanity from the darkness.
Created By
Keita Amemiya
Network
TV Tokyo
Episodes
148
Updated Feb 16, 2026
WHERE TO WATCH
DROPTHE_ GOSSIP
Overview
GARO has 7 seasons with 148 episodes spanning 2005-2020.
Rating
With a 7.7/10 rating from 28 votes, GARO is considered highly rated.
Year context
GARO first aired 21 years ago in 2005.
CAST (10)
Tatsuya Koyanagi
Kuon Sena
Y
Yuhi
Amou Ryousuke
Tokito
Nagumo Taisuke
Toman
Kouzuki Takane
Naoya Shimizu
Hoshiai Shouri
Shutaro Kadoshita
Kanata Dai
Reiji
Ren Hyuga
Nashiko Momotsuki
Shuka
Kyoko Hinami
Azami Kadou
Tomomi Maruyama
Shousetsu Hagiri
SEASONS (7 seasons, 148 episodes)
SEASON 1GARO
01
Picture Book
After having a dream of herself as a child, reading a picture book titled The Black Flame and The Golden Wind, being attacked by demonic…
02
Shadow Self
After having another Horror-related dream, and attempting to dodge her landlord, Kaoru attempts to make some money as a melon bread salesgirl to make ends…
03
Clock
After finding the victim of a Horror, with the demon nowhere in sight, Kouga brings the dust remains to the Watchdogs who reveal it to…
04
Dinner
Arriving to a hospital once noted of a Horror sighting, Zaruba cannot seem to detect anything out of the unusual. The next day, after being…
05
Moonlight
Remembering Kouga's words to her during the Morax incident, Kaoru decides to live in the Saezima manor's guest room to his dismay. Meanwhile, a pharmacist…
06
Beauty
Kouga hunts Horrors at a local cemetery, losing one when he is wounded by a dagger from an unknown assailant. Running into a middle aged…
07
Silver Fang
Unable to find information on Rei, Kouga and Gonza speculate that he is from the western district. Kouga made arrangements for the Barankas fruit with…
08
Ring
While training, Kouga is a bit annoyed of Kaoru drawing his hand. Gonza tries to quell the situation by offering English tea, but Kouga leaves…
09
Trial
Kaoru is hired by school headmaster Yagi to restore a mural of a goddess her father painted years ago but no record exists of what…
10
Doll
The Horror Asmodai appears and, using his act as a puppeteer, causes groups of people to kill each other before devouring their remains. While going…
11
Game
The trickster Horror Dantalian lures people to play his coin game but, when they lose in his fixed games, he devours their soul. Dantalian tries…
12
Taiga
Gonza and Zaruba reflect on Kouga's growth as a knight, remembering him training with his father, Taiga. Out one night with his father, they encounter…
13
Promise
This is a special recap episode, narrated by Zaruba. This recap episode features information about the characters, the story, and the villains of the series…
14
Nightmare
While resting, Zero dreams of his past with Shizuka and their ill father, both of whom were murdered by an armoured figure who he comes…
15
Statue
After confronting the Horror Gagoiru in the west, outside his area, Kouga is ordered not to set foot in the area again. Meanwhile, during her…
16
Red Sake
Kouga arrives to the home of his father's old friend, the Makai Priest Amon. Explaining that this is a night when Horrors cannot enter their…
17
Tank
After telling Gonza about what Amon told him about a means to save Kaoru, still hiding the truth from the girl as he promised to…
18
Realm Charm
After Kaoru runs off once learning the apparent truth that he used her as Horror bait, Kouga learns from Gonza that Amon has been murdered.…
19
Black Fire
After donning their Soul Metal Armor, Garo and Zero have an epic battle with Jabi watching as the two combatants are forced out of their…
20
Life
With time running out, Kouga leaves for the Forest of Glen. Though knowing he would die, Kouga convinces the gatekeeper Tamu to give him safe…
21
Magic Bullet
Saving Kaoru's life, she and Kouga admit they are glad of the choices they have made, unaware of what is to come. During that time,…
22
Mark
Finding Kaoru with a Horror Gate on neck, Kouga learns of the Ulimate Horror Messiah and the goal of the Horror-devouring Darkness Knight. When Karou…
23
Soul Ruination
Arriving to find the Eastern Watchdogs gone, the three given a body to enter by Barago, they approach the Western Watchdog. Though the Western Watchdog…
24
Girl
Infuriated of Kaoru's confidence that her friends will save her, Barago sends Glum after Kouga and Rei as they entered the building. As Rei is…
25
Heroic Spirits
As Rei manages to defeat Glum with Gonza's help, Kouga is unable to slow Messiah down as he is overwhelmed by the vast number of…
SEASON 2Makai Senki
01
Spark
Kouga returns to take care of a new Horror, but afterward is attacked by a strange figure in a red mask.
02
Street Light
A woman is using street lights to abduct young men; Kaoru sees Kouga again and tries to follow him.
03
Wheels
Kouga and Leo are delivering Leo's Gouryuu to the western district, but after a battle it rebels and starts to turn into a Horror.
04
Trump Card
A Horror is running a casino and Kouga is sent undercover to find who is in charge.
05
Hell
An artist designs manhole covers that are then placed all over the city and become gates for Horrors.
06
Letter
Rei wonders if Kouga has told Kaoru about the seal on his chest; people are flocking to a weird looking tree outside of an old…
07
Flash
Leo abandons Kouga as he escorts an obnoxious elder Makai Priest to deliver a pelt.
08
Demon Sword
An ancient samurai makes a deal with a Horror and is resurrected in present day. He is in search of a worthy opponent and finds…
09
Makeup
Kaoru and Kouga visit a play, with Kouga storming out before the end. After the show, the lead actor is killed by a Horror.
10
Secret
Kouga is off hunting a Horror and so Kaoru tags along on Leo's journey to find a Spirit Beast.
11
Howl
Kouga goes off to have all the evil ki cleansed from of him that has built up after each battle. After he returns, a Horror…
12
Fruit
Rei stumbles upon a car accident that left no bodies, which means a Horror must be involved. During his investigation, he finds a familiar face.
13
Wizard Water
After Kouga and Leo finish a training session, Zaruba spontaneously combusts. Kouga calls Jabi to help, who goes off to repair Zaruba, but the man…
14
Reunion
Kouga and Leo get word that a Makai Knight has attacked another Makai Knight. The two set out to help a familiar face.
15
Brothers
During a run-in with a Horror, Kouga remembers the first time he encountered it during his training as a boy, and the friends he made…
16
Mask
A Makai Knight is killed right in front of Rei and Leo says goodbye to Kaoru as she gets the final inspiration for her picture…
17
Red Brush
Rekka appears to help Kouga deal with a Horror. However, the Horror has decided to go through Kaoru instead.
18
Beast Herd
Kouga wants to figure out if Leo really is Red Mask; Makai Priests all over are turning on the Makai Knights.
19
Paradise
It turns out that Leo is actually a Makai Knight. So who really is Red Mask?
20
Train
The Makai Knights are all torn between giving up their armor and fighting Sigma, who has commandeered a train to the moon.
21
Stronghold
Sigma captures Kouga in order to use him to power Idea. Kouga's friends must then band together to save him.
22
Sworn Friends
Rei, Leo, Jabi, Rekka and Kaoru all head out to save Kouga; Ganon awakens and shows its true form.
23
Golden
Ganon has awakened. It's now up to Kouga, his friends, and an army of Makai Priests to stop it.
24
Era
The Makai Knights defeat Ganon, but Kouga still must honor his contract with Gajari. On his way home with Leo, someone arrives to greet him.
25
Garo Special My Name Is Garo: The History of Kouga Saezima's Battles
A look back at the life of Kouga Saezima, the Golden Knight Garo.
SEASON 3The One Who Shines in the Darkness
01
Ryuga
A wedding reception is interrupted by screams of terror as a man in a black coat arrives. Tearing his way through the crowd, he draws…
02
Gold Wave
Mysterious disappearances surround Kaneshiro Construction manager Masahiko Washizu, a man said to be able to forge any contract, no matter the odds. Ryuga finds himself…
03
Dungeon
An urban legend speaks of a naked woman appearing by the F4 entrance. Intrigued, Takeru decides to investigate.
04
Dream
While investigating Tousei—the estranged fourth son of the Kaneshiro family—Captain Enhou runs into Ryuga, who is on the trail of a Horror with the ability…
05
Nightmare
Captain Enhou finds her dreams tormented since witnessing a Horror attack for the first time. But what is real and what is part of the…
06
Rock
Horrors across Volcity are becoming abnormally strong, and the only clue Ryuga has is a street musician playing nearby.
07
Dining
Dream Garden Hills is a paradise in Volcity. Promising a better quality of life, with free education, healthcare, and rent-free housing, you'd be a fool…
08
Scoop
Burai has reason to believe the Horrors are being controlled by someone in Volcity. Ryuga finds himself followed by a former journalist with photos of…
09
Sonshi
Kazami goes to Rivera for help publicising the existence of Horrors. The mysterious figure working with the Madou Horrors springs his trap.
10
Promise
A schoolgirl hears a monster in Volcity High School, then suddenly transfers away after telling her classmates. Hiroki Tsuboi, an aloof classmate, goes looking for…
11
Desire
The Paradaice Club is mourned to have the ideal woman for every man. Rian finds her morals tested when a young businessman she is using…
12
Trap
In order to detect the Madou Horrors, Burai needs to obtain a sample of one. With a lead that there may be one at the…
13
Hunting
The Madou Horrors all take up high ranking positions within the city. With the Madou Horror detector completed, the Knights begin the hunt. When Rian…
14
Hyena
An urban legend about the Grave Keeper of Volcity requires the attention of Ryuga and Rian. Who is this Hyena, and what does he know…
15
Hint
Rian follows Ryuga to the top of a hill overlooking Volcity. As he begins to assemble a rock formation, Ryuga reflects on Volcity, and the…
16
Lost
Rian and Aguri attend a weapons demonstration held by SG-1. Whilst there, Kensui Kaneshiro arrives, accompanied by Sonshi...
17
Tousei
In this special edition of ‘NEWS TIME with Rivera’, questions are answered, and secrets revealed. Just who is the “Lord” that Rivera is referring to?
18
War
Now branded as criminals, Ryuga and his companions go after the master of the Madou Horrors. Knowing they're walking into a trap, can they survive…
19
Hope
The group has been separated. Now blinded and held in solitary confinement by SG-1, Ryuga attempts to escape and recover the Garo-Ken.
20
Mother
Ryuga is reunited with the group, and meets a long lost Makai Priestess. The horrific past of the Master of Madou Horrors is revealed.
21
Justice
Preparations are underway for the ceremony to make Rian the new mother of Madou Horrors. On their way to rescue her, Ryuga and his companions…
22
Master
Now hunted by SG-1, Rivera finally discovers the Makai Knights' hideout. Burai prepares to confront Zedom.
23
Gold
As the Makai Knights go to confront Sonshi, Burai heads for Zedom's crypt, aiming to quench the Horror's fury.
24
Future
Ryuga, Aguri, Takeru and Rian arrive in the ruins to confront Zedom. Against the master of Soul Metal, what chance do they stand?
25
Beginning
After the catastrophe in Zedom's crypt fifteen years ago, Burai was asked to look after his fellow Priest's daughter. So begins Burai's training of a…
SEASON 4The Makai Flower
01
Fossil
A stone tablet on display in a museum is destroyed by someone and a sealed horror is unleashed. Sekiya (Yuki Himura), a security guard who…
02
Dangerous Bug
Nine horrors sealed in a stone tablet. Raikage and Mayuri begin their search for Eiris, who is said to be lurking in one of the…
03
Greenhouse
Elina Tokiwa (Hinako Saeki), an artist whose motif is death, kills a man in search of true death and is possessed by a horror succubus.…
04
Movie
Harima (Kitaro), a projectionist at a desolate cinema, is an extreme admirer of horror films. One day, after being ridiculed by the young president and…
05
Star Chart
Luke (Sein Camus), who fantasises that people shine as stars after they die, commits murder and is possessed by the horror Stellas. Luke appears before…
06
Wind Chime
Raiga gets nostalgic over a wind chime that he made as a child. Meanwhile, a man is selling wind chimes where the cartoon woman on…
07
Myth
Training goes awry and Raiga realizes that he needs to be purified of built up evil ki. Afterward, Raiga meets a time stopping Horror that…
08
Family
A man who is attempting suicide is drawn to a house with a big, happy family inside. Upon being invited in for dinner, the family…
09
Rearing
A man finds a naked woman outside and takes her in; Gonza finds a new pet beetle when the watchdogs call Raiga to take care…
10
Dining Table
Raiga gives Gonza the day off and so he meets with a lady friend. But Gonza just ends up musing about Mayumi and not being…
11
Manga
A manga artist flips out when one of his employees tries to quit and go solo; Raiga and Mayuri comes across a new manga that…
12
Power of Words
A young woman finds a small, fluffy creature and takes him home, but it turns out that this is a lost baby of a Spirit…
13
Wicked Beast
Crow tells Raiga of a ritual he's attending to wipe the demon blood from his sword, but the beast used for the ceremony escapes and…
14
Transformation
Mayuri takes care of a Slab Horror, but the Horror host it was in gets away; Makai Priest Shidou shows up to check on Mayuri…
15
Black Tea
Gonza is interviewed about Raiga and his duties as a Makai Knight.
16
Scream
A woman has created a 3D theater in a box that is a bit too real for its viewers.
17
Boy
On his birthday, Raiga remembers when Rei came to train him on upon turning 10.
18
Crimson
Raiga and company are sent to help a Makai Priest named Bikuu deal with a Makai Knight who has succumb to darkness.
19
Musical Suite
A music conductor is appearing in front of depressed people and sends Raiga an invitation to join his victims.
20
Iron Man
A school girl with an iron giant is attacking people at night and come face to face with Crow.
21
Afterimage
A man and his daughter appear before Raiga and defeat a Horror for him, but the man is actually a Horror himself.
22
Watchdog
Crow chases down his former teacher, the one who released Eiris' seed; Raiga asks for Mayuri to be freed after Eiris is sealed, but is…
23
Reminiscence
Eiji fights Raiga while Crow tries to stop Akari's rebirth.
24
Visitor from Afar
Mayuri arrives to the battle between Raiga and Crow as Eiris is revived.
25
Heaven's Decree
Crow is tasked with stopping Raiga while Mayuri tries to seal Eiris.
SEASON 5Gold Storm: Flight
00
Whip up a Golden Storm Special
01
Sword
Some time after the battle in Line City. Doga Ryuga and Rian, who continue to fight as protectors, encounter a new horror in one of…
02
Flame
The seal of the legendary Demon Castle, Ladan, has been broken. Ryuga and Rian are summoned by Lume and asked to search for the Red…
03
Butterfly
Robber Hayashi (Kazuki Namioka) finds a wooden box with a mysterious mark while on the run with his companion Hirata. The old knife inside is…
04
Axe
Ryuga and Rian feel the presence of horror in an abandoned building. But there was more than one horror. A large number of horrors inhabit…
05
Sin
Yuki (Aki Umezawa), the woman they saved from the horror Hertzbai a few days ago, has asked Ryuga and Rian to help her find her…
06
Frame
A man appears at D. Ringo's shop asking to buy a bag. The bag has the same mark on it as the wooden box that…
07
Spell
D. Ringo succeeds in resonating between the Daggers, taking a hint from Gardo's words. Ryuga and Rian approach the Blue Dagger under the guidance of…
08
Brush
Riang wanted to fight together with Gardo, as they are also magical lawbreakers. Taking the Dharma Sword with him, Gardo mocks Ryuga, Rian, Jinga and…
09
Feather
Daigo, who teaches the children who are the future Demon Knight, is visited by his brother Seiji Hinoha (Hiroyuki Takashima). Daigo and Seiji are happy…
10
Thunder
Ryume continues his research into Radan and the Dharma Sword, as well as Jinga and Amiri, and discusses them together with Riang. At the same…
11
Trap
Garudo falls into a trap and is captured by Jinga and Amiri, who put him under severe interrogation. Led by Haruna, a doll dropped by…
12
Bond
The voice of the doll Haruna was the voice of Gardo's sister Haruna herself. She entrusts Ryuga and Rian with the Dharma Sword, and they…
13
Swamp
Garde asks Haruna to perform a secret technique to locate Radan. Gardo thinks that the huge evil spirit detected by Rume is Radan, and heads…
14
Sign
Thanks to the efforts of D. Ringo and Haruna, the location of Radan is finally discovered. Yukihime and Rian care for Haruna, who is fatigued…
15
Fortress
The location of Ladan is discovered, but the obstacle is Jinga and Amiri, who are waiting for them there. Thinking that it will not be…
16
War
Backed by D. Ringo, Yukihime and Haruna, Ryuga, Rian, Gardo and Daigo run towards Radan, which sits on the top floor of a high-rise building.…
17
Mirror
Riangli is captured by Jinga, who flies away. Amiri, who stayed behind to help Jinga escape, is conversely captured by Ryuga and his group. Telling…
18
Darkness
Ryuga falls into Amiri's trap, and is sucked into the magical mirror, where he continues to fight the demonic beasts that lurk in the jet-black…
19
Heart
The jinga was defeated by Garo Sho = Garo Darkness, who gained the power of darkness. However, he was unable to seal Radan. Ryuga and…
20
Spring
Rian suppresses the jinga lurking in her mind with the help of Ryuga. However, the jinga has not yet disappeared from Rhyme's mind. Rhyme proposes…
21
King
During the ritual at the Fountain of Sunshine, Amiri's trickery has brought Jinga back to life. Daigo, determined to keep Radan from awakening, challenges Jinga…
22
Castle
Leaving the injured Daigo behind, Ryuga, Rian, Lume and Gardo head for Ladan. Sitting on a throne, Jinga finally brings the legendary Radan Castle back…
23
Storm
Radan Castle, which sucks out all life just by walking. Ryuga rides into the throne and engages in a fight to the death with Jinga.…
SEASON 6Makai Retsuden
01
Requiem
A grandfather comes to Rekka for help after his granddaughter is attacked by the spirits of fallen Makai Knights.
02
Full Moon in the Sky
Amily and her fellow Makai Priests are in the middle of a mission when they are helped by a Makai Knight.
03
Villains / Prescription
A Horror comes to warn a group of his associates of a Makai Knight that killed his group; Mayuri is sent on an errand to…
04
Stranger
Rian befriends a man who defended her and asks him for a place to stay.
05
Chivalry
Kain worries that Yuna is focusing too much on being a Makai Knight, and not enough on being a Makai Priest, when she cannot summon…
06
Rootless Wanderer
While training in the woods, Bikuu discovers a fellow Makai Priest on the run.
07
Transfer Student
Haruna is convinced by her brother to quit being a Makai Priest and just be a normal high school student.
08
Pipe Dream / Touchstone
Shiguto befriends a sick girl with no father; Crow battles Eiji.
09
Greenhorn
Daichi is tasked by Bikuu to retrieve three charms by the next morning.
10
Unprecedented
Ryume practices a powerful spell when two lowly Makai Priests attempt to steal Madou tools.
11
Sunlight and Shadow
Tsubasa travels the city searching for an old friend.
12
Golden Monument
Eiris appears in the sky throughout time, capturing both Rekka and Rian.
SEASON 7Versus Road
01
New Game
Sona Soraton (Koya Matsudai), a university student, and his best friend Shouri Hoshiai (Naoya Shimizu), a gamer, are leading an ordinary life. One day, they…
02
Save
Ryosuke Amou (Yusho), who works in a bar, spends his time fighting in the name of helping people, as if to relieve his daily depression.…
03
Item
After winning the game, Taisuke Nagumo (Tokito) featured the game on his video channel and became a popular video creator. His employer, Yukiya Mizubei, forces…
04
Freeze
The players are each looking for a way out of the dungeon. Kagetsu (Toman) meets UMI (Rui Kurihara), a model he admires, and they decide…
05
Bug
Players who lost the game are disappearing ... Nagumo (Tokito) starts his own investigation to find out what the strange feeling is. Out of fear…
06
Game Over
There were 18 participants in the third round. The players are seriously killing each other as soon as they start. Soraton (Matsudai Koya) cannot hide…
07
Friend
Soraton (Matsudai Koya) is tormented by remorse after the incident with Hoshiai (Shimizu Naoya), when Nagumo (Tokito) appears before him and the pair head for…
08
Counter
Eight players were gathered for the fourth round. The item "Demon Sword" provides powerful powers. However, those who hold on to it for more than…
09
Prologue
Twenty years ago -. In the long absence of the Golden Knight Garo, the young Azami (Rin Marumoto) is brought by her foster mother, Houshi…
10
Encount
The four winners of the game were Soraton (Koya Matsudai), Amou (Yusho), Nagumo (Tokito) and Kagetsu (Toman). Soraton, who is conflicted about fighting and killing…
11
Last Stage
'In this ugly world full of strife and evil thoughts, Garo is gone...' The final battle finally begins. Soraton (Matsudai Koya), Amou (Yusho), Nagumo (Tokito)…
12
Versus Road
Who will win... Soraton (Matsudai Koya) and Tenba (Yusho) are the last two men standing. After a fierce battle, Soraton points his sword at Tenba,…
SERIES INFO
7
Seasons
148
Episodes
25 min/ep
Per Episode
Ended
Status
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Creator
Keita Amemiya
NETWORKS (2)
TV Tokyo
Tokyo MX
DETAILS
FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS
What is GARO about?
The Makai fight a secret war against the demon forces known as Horrors, evil creatures that manifest themselves through darkness to devour Humanity. On the frontlines are the Makai Knights, given the task of watching over a district and eliminating any Horrors that manifest there.
GARO follows the tales of the Knights bearing the title of ‘Golden Knight Garo’, and their duty to vanquish the Horrors and protect Humanity from the darkness.
Where can I watch GARO?
GARO is available on Tubi, dAnime Amazon Channel, Prime Video. Availability varies by region.
How many seasons does GARO have?
GARO has 7 seasons with 148 episodes total.
Who created GARO?
GARO was created by Keita Amemiya.
Who stars in GARO?
The cast of GARO includes Tatsuya Koyanagi, Yuhi, Tokito, Toman, Naoya Shimizu.
What is the rating of GARO?
GARO has a rating of 7.7 out of 10 based on 28 votes on TMDB.
Is GARO still running?
GARO has ended. The final episode aired on .
GENRES (3)
Action & Adventure
Sci-Fi & Fantasy
Drama
