Rin-ne_
Original: 境界のRINNE
As a child Sakura Mamiya mysteriously disappeared in the woods behind her grandma's home. She returned whole and healthy, but since then she has had the power to see ghosts. Now a teenager, she just wishes the ghosts would leave her alone! At school, the desk next to Sakura's has been empty since the start of the school year, then one day her always-absent classmate shows up, and he's far more than what he seems!
Network
NHK Educational TV
Episodes
75
Updated Feb 16, 2026
WHERE TO WATCH
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Overview
Rin-ne has 3 seasons with 75 episodes spanning 2015-2017.
Rating
With a 7.6/10 rating from 14 votes, Rin-ne is considered highly rated.
Year context
Rin-ne first aired 11 years ago in 2015.
SEASONS (3 seasons, 75 episodes)
SEASON 1
01
The Mysterious Classmate
Sakura Mamiya is a high school student who can see spirits. Her seat in class is next to Rinne Rokudo, who for some reason, most…
02
Memories of the Red Ring
The people at school have a dream about being approached by a woman in a kimono in a strange world with a with a red…
03
Freak of the Club Building
A huge, monstrous cat attacks from the sky. To Sakura's shock, her friends Miho and Rika can see it, too.
04
If You Don't Mind Starting as Friends
The sun of a family of exorcists, Tsubasa Jumonji, has come to school. Right off the bat, he asks out his first love, Sakura! This…
05
Hanako-san
Being broke, Rinne is overjoyed about a job Rokumon brought him: to hunt down an evil spirit for 100,000 yen. Meanwhile, something ghostly is going…
06
Voices of the Roadside Shrine
On her way home from school, Sakura hears the voice of a child asking from help from a roadside shrine. She wants to talk to…
07
Curse of the Rabbit Hutch
Sakura spots the spirit of a boy who'd rammed his head into a lamp post be taken away by a boy with bat wings. The…
08
Welcome to Hell!
In an effort to rescue Reiji's living spirit, Rinne chases Masato to Hell, where right off the bat he's forced to enter illegally, as he…
09
The Wig's Disappointment and the Pumpkin's Temptation
Rinne's school holds their school festival. Rinne works at the cafe with Sakura, when they sense something ominous. Just then, a blonde wig flies at…
10
Damashigami Company
Rinne has come down with an afterlife strain of the flu. A doctor arrives to treat him, but it turns out that he's a Damashigami.
11
The Young President's Induction!
Sakura, Rokumon and Tsubasa infiltrate Damashigami Company. In an effort to take down the company, Rinne challenges Sabato to a duel.
12
Ageha the Shinigami
Rika gets 100% on a test using a mechanical pencil that makes her smarter, but an ominous aura comes from the pencil.
13
Naggy
In a daze after having seen Rinne and Ageha holding hands, Sakura accidentally wanders into the Reidou. She's surrounded by Damashigamis, but Rinne saves her…
14
It's Not a Date!
Sakura finds the spirit of an idol by the pool, but she doesn't want to bring it up with Rinne; she's still bothered by what…
15
Just a Thank You
Rinne tries to set things straight with Sakura about Ageha. Every time he tries to talk to her, he gets interrupted. Something odd comes out…
16
Memories of the Haunted Cedar
Tsubasa invites Sakura to visit a huge tree at the elementary school where they met, but there's something not right about the tree.
17
Curse of the Power Stone
Tsubasa is upset: Rinne keeps getting between him and Sakura. But Masato the devil appears before him, offering what appears to be a solution.
18
Kain the Shirushigami
During her pursuit of the Damashigami, Ageha encounters a Shirushigami named Kain. She goes crying to Rinne after he mocks her and her sister.
19
In the Box
Sakura and the others are trapped in a shed at Kain's home. There they find a suspicious box bearing, but they need Rinne to open…
20
A Home Without Spirits
Sakura notices something odd when she gets home: there are spirits passing through her house.
21
M's Tragedy
It's bonus season at the Mortal Census Bureau where Kain works. Kain is tasked with delivering the money, but it gets stolen along the way.
22
Merry Christmas in the Derelict
Ageha goes shopping to prepare for an intimate Christmas with Rinne, but on her way home, she notices an ominous aura coming from an abandoned…
23
Fox Trap
When Tsubasa catches a cold, Rinne, Sakura, Rokumon, and Kain pay him a visit.
24
Spirited Ramen
The weather turns chilly, signalling the start of the perfect season for ramen.
25
Target: Sakura
Sakura gets an experimental candy which can render her unable to see spirits and immediately tries it out.
SEASON 2
01
Black Cat Oboro
Ageha doesn't get along with her black cat contractor, Oboro. They fight.
02
Court of Dreams
A spirit is unable to pass on, held back by a desire to play tennis in the school tennis club.
03
The Missing Membership Fee
Rinne's shinigami union payments go missing. Shirushigami Kain threatens him with late charges.
04
Song of Love
A spirit who passed away in the Showa era returns, causing trouble all around the neighborhood.
05
Digging Up Memories, Can I Borrow Cash?, Demon at the Camp Grounds
Rinne's grandma cleans her house, and digs up some goodies. Rinne's Dad is broke again. A demon tries to take one of Sakura's friends' brothers…
06
Homestay Trainee
Rinne's homestay, Shouma, is quite a handful. Hoping to end his school assignment quickly, he goes after an evil spirit, but the spirit appears elsewhere…
07
Coaching Responsibilities
Masato tricks Rinne's homestay, Shouma, into turning spirits evil. Both Rinne and Shouma are in deep trouble.
08
The Cursed Straw Doll
A spirit is wandering around the steps of a local shrine. She'd died trying to curse Mamiya and Sakura's homeroom teacher, Suzuki-sensei
09
Mikazukido for All Your Scythe Needs
Rinne's Shinigami Scythe needs sharpening. He's invited to Mikazukido, a scythe smith that goes back generations -- but they kind of suck.
10
Black Cat 6th Dan
Rokumon and the other black cats are invited to the celebration of a high-profile black cat before his reincarnation. Meanwhile, Rinne does battle with a…
11
Monsters of the Summer Festival
It's summer festival season. Rokudou doesn't have money to spend on such fun. Instead, he investigates rumors of "Dancing People."
12
Ghost Boat / Something in the Tunnel / Welcome to Nehan-ya
Sakura and her friends head to the beach, where they run into Rinne, Ageha, Tsubasa and Rokumon. They investigate a ghost boat, an octopus monster…
13
The Mysterious Transfer Student
Shima Renge is a new student at school. She has a habit of breaking people's hearts -- possibly on purpose.
14
Renge's Revenge
Shima Renge's self-imposed community service work hurts Rinne's weather box business, leaving him terrifyingly poor.
15
Recovery Cream / Rumors / Mushroom Hunting
Mikazukido's Recovery Cream can fix anything -- including cats. There's a spirit in the staff storage at school. The black cats go on a trip…
16
Break-up Kit
Ageha tries to break-up Rinne and Sakura with an arsenal of Shinigami tools. Renge gets involved, in an attempt to have it all blow up…
17
Shinigami Elementary School Reunion
Demon Masato gets involved his wings stolen by a mysterious man who seems to be trying to lure Rinne into the Shinigami Elementary School reunion.
18
Black Cat Ranking Exam
Rokumon enters the Black Cat Ranking Exam in pursuit of a ranked black cat contractor discount. Kain and Ageha also have their black cat contractors…
19
MVC
Rokumon's plan to get the key to the Shinigami door backfires, but he gets his reward. The exam heats up even more.
20
Hot Pot Boss, Demon Type-A, Shinigami Type-B
Rokumon's plan to get the key to the Shinigami door backfires, but he gets his reward. The exam heats up even more.
21
Have My Scarf, Waiting on the Rink
A bossy evil spirit and a bossy Tsubasa nearly crash an oden party Ageha sets up for Rinne. Masato and Rinne are both sick with…
22
Never Change...
Renge does everything in her power -- and then some -- to stop her crush, Shirushigami Kain, from finding out that she's a Damashigami.
23
Shinigami Sakura?!
Sakura picks up a scythe that becomes attached to her until she can successfully purify seven spirits.
24
Matsugo Returns?!
Ageha tries to put Rinne on a collar. Rinne's friend from elementary school, Matsugo, is not amused. Sakura, on the other hand, sees an opportunity.
25
Sakura's Wager
At their faux date, Sakura overhears Rinne saying he likes her because she feeds him and lends him money. He tries to clear things up…
SEASON 3
01
Gold License
When Sabato gets caught distributing fake Shinigami Gold licenses, Rinne discovers that his father might have been a genius Shinigami in high school!
02
The Cursed Ace / Draw Me
A ghost hand seems to have a grudge against a member of the track team. Later, Sakura discovers a mysterious female spirit who demands art…
03
Wheel of Reincarnation Cleanup Day / Infinite Malice / A Puppy in the Rain
Rinne and the other Shinigami are tasked with cleaning the Wheel of Reincarnation. The dangerous work only gets worse when a brawl breaks out, and…
04
Ane at the Shopping Mall
Sakura meets a fortune teller who illegally possesses a Shinigami tool. Rinne goes to collect it, but the fortune teller won't give up her crystal…
05
Kuroboshi Sansei / The Lucky Pot / Bamboo Shoot in Rainbow Color
Tamako asks Rinne to train a young black cat to support a Shinigami, but this cat's particular phobia gets in the way. Later, Rinne hopes…
06
Special Protected Sacred Bird / June Bride / The Safe from Hell
Shoma offers to pay Rinne handsomely to take care of a sacred bird, forgetting to mention the bird's frightening appetite. Later, Sakura meets the ghost…
07
Wandering Power Stone / Poltergeist / The Taboo in the Shinigami World
Jumonji finally gets a chance to impress Sakura when he tries to quell a mischievous spirit. Later, Sakura and Rinne help a "creepy" spirit give…
08
Open After Seven Days / Silver Scythe / Prince of the Shinigami
A cursed doll from Ageha's past comes to haunt Renge. Later, Rinne helps a spirit by setting her up on a date with Matsugo, despite…
09
Apologize in the Altar Room / Goddess of Wisdom / River of Treasure
Sabato falls victim to the mackerel curse! Later, Jumonji invites Sakura to study for a test at his place, only to have his alone time…
10
The First Union Meeting / An Ominous Prophecy
Someone is trying to take over the Damashigami Company! Later, when Renge tries to steal Annette's Peep Ball, she sees a vision of Kain... putting…
11
Mystery of the Flower Field / I Will Lend You My Right Arm / Black Report Card
A search for Kain goes awry as Ageha and Matsugo continue to fight for Rinne's affection. Later, Sakura notices that Rinne, who never studies, is…
12
Evil Spirit in the Summer House / Eggplant Romance / One Coin Investigation
Rinne tries to purify a poltergeist, and Sakura helps a spirit who's scared of eggplants. Later, the group takes a trip to a festival to…
13
Otome the Shinigami
While visiting a pawn shop Rinne discovers something related to his mother, and learns more about her. Later, Sakura and Rinne check on a little…
14
Lies and Truth
Sabato reveals an interesting detail concerning the disappearance of Rinne's mother, leading the others to a startling revelation about little Ichigo's true identity.
15
Kokkuri-san / Cursed Piggy Bank / The Hated Sansei
Ichigo asks Rinne to banish "Kokkuri-san". Sabato tries to offload a cursed piggy bank. Later, Sansei makes another attempt to fight his fear of spirits.
16
Curse of Splurge / The Cursed Peep Ball
Stingy Annette finds herself suddenly unable to save money. Is it truly a snake spirit's curse? Later, Masato attempts to sabotage Rinne's happiness... again.
17
Head Man / When You Wish Upon the Moon / The First Saury Festival
Refuto hires Rinne to protect an offering of delicious dumplings. Later, Rinne looks forward to a Saury Festival... with one hidden condition.
18
The Practical Training for Capturing a Dream Demon
Rinne's dreams are being invaded by a Dream Demon. To stop the madness, Rinne and Matsugo have to capture a it in a world where…
19
Nothing Inside / Mystery of Koshikudake Hill / Effect of the Matsutake Mushroom
Incidents around steamed buns make life difficult for Rinne and Rokumon. Later, Rinne experiences a problem originating from a mysterious package of mushrooms.
20
Wings of Celebration / Kabakichi-kun / Scream of a Cassette Tape
Something terrible has happened to Matsugo: he's turned into an angel! Worse, he's HELPING people! Later, Sakura and Ichigo bump into Shoma as he tries…
21
Black Square Thing / Shortcut Through the Alley
Rinne is suspected of stealing money at his own school! On the hunt to find the actual perpetrator, he discovers how little faith his friends…
22
A Ring and Stamp / Food at the Porch / Black Cat Children’s Association
Ageha has one last chance to stop her sister from making the biggest mistake of her life: marrying Sabato! Later, Rinne discovers that Rokumon may…
23
Good Luck Wax / Maneko and Kotomi / Where’s My Money?!
The new wax finish on Rinne's scythe is attracting coins! Later, Sakura helps her friends Miho and Rika when a walking mannequin attacks them.
24
Supplemental Class for Fierce Dog Catching / Money Spirit / Evil Spirit’s Legacy
Sakura finds herself dealing with a fierce dog spirit... but is he really a dog? Later, Rinne wonders if his never ending money problems can…
25
A Promise in the Underworld
Matsugo invites Rinne to his school festival, so (of course) Sakura, Jumonji, and Renge come along. The festival's ghost-house proves more dangerous than they thought.
SERIES INFO
3
Seasons
75
Episodes
24 min/ep
Per Episode
Ended
Status
NETWORKS (2)
NHK Educational TV
NHK
DETAILS
FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS
What is Rin-ne about?
As a child Sakura Mamiya mysteriously disappeared in the woods behind her grandma's home. She returned whole and healthy, but since then she has had the power to see ghosts. Now a teenager, she just wishes the ghosts would leave her alone! At school, the desk next to Sakura's has been empty since the start of the school year, then one day her always-absent classmate shows up, and he's far more than what he seems!
Where can I watch Rin-ne?
Rin-ne is available on Anime Times Amazon Channel, Prime Video, U-NEXT, HiDive. Availability varies by region.
How many seasons does Rin-ne have?
Rin-ne has 3 seasons with 75 episodes total.
Who stars in Rin-ne?
The cast of Rin-ne includes Kaito Ishikawa, Marina Inoue.
What is the rating of Rin-ne?
Rin-ne has a rating of 7.6 out of 10 based on 14 votes on TMDB.
Is Rin-ne still running?
Rin-ne has ended. The final episode aired on .
GENRES (3)
Comedy
Animation
Romance
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