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The World God Only Knows (神のみぞ知るセカイ, Kami nomi zo Shiru Sekai) is a 2010 anime series based on the manga series of the same name by Tamiki Wakaki and serialized in Weekly Shōnen Sunday magazine. The anime is produced by Manglobe, directed by Shigehito Takayanagi, series composition by Hideyuki Kurata, character design by Akio Watanabe, art direction by Ayumi Sato and Kayoko Tokou and sound directed by Yoshikazu Iwanami. The first season aired from October 6, 2010 to December 22, 2010 on TV Tokyo, TV Hokkaido and TV Setouchi and on later dates on TV Aichi, TV Osaka and TVQ Kyushu. The second season started in April 11, 2011 with the same TV stations as the first season, and has ended as of June 27, 2011. The series has been licensed by Sentai Filmworks and will be released October 18th, 2012. The third season began airing on the 8th of July 2013.
Summary[]
The series follows the exploits of Keima Katsuragi, an intelligent, otaku-like teenager who is known on the Internet as "The Capturing God" for his legendary skills to "capture" any girl in Bishōjo games, yet ironically does not like girls in real life where he is known as the Otamegane (オタメガネ), a derogatory portmanteau of the two words otaku (オタク) and megane (メガネ-"glasses"). One day, out of pride, he accidentally accepts what he assumes to be a challenge for a Bishōjo game when in reality he has accepted a contract from a bumbling demoness named Elucia de Lute Ima (also known as Elsie) who asks for his help in capturing runaway spirits from Hell who are hiding in the hearts of girls. The only way to force the spirits out of the girls hearts is by making the girls fall in love with him, much to Keima's horror. With the threat of death for both of them should he refuse, Keima has no choice but to help Elsie. Together with his intelligence and knowledge of the dating sim genre and Elsie's magical powers, Keima is about to embark on his greatest challenge.
Story Arcs[]
- The first season adapts the First Capture, Rich Girl, Idol, Library arcs.
- The second season adapts arcs 5 through 8 of the manga. Kusunoki Kasuga, Haqua, Chihiro Kosaka, Teacher Trainee arcs.
- The two Tenri-Hen OVAs, cover the Childhood Friend Arc.
- The third season adapts the Old Conquest Arc and the Mai-High Festival Arc.
- In total, the anime skips 9 story arcs not counting the final arc.
List of Episodes[]
Season 1: October 7 2010 - December 22, 2010[]

Season I
The first OVA precedes season 1, having been released September 2010. The anime's first Opening Theme song, "God only knows" is sung by Oratorio The World God Only Knows. The Season I Ending Theme song is Koi no Shirushi (コイノシルシ, The Proof of Love) sung by Kami nomi zo Shiri-tai (神のみぞ知り隊, God knows Groove Party) of Season I which is composed of the first season's voice actresses, Kanae Itō, Ayana Taketatsu, Aoi Yūki, Nao Tōyama and Kana Hanazawa, who each sing a solo version of the Ending theme song with the rest as back up. Episode 1 and 2 features Ayana Taketatsu's version, episode 3, 5 and 6 features Aoi Yūki's version, episode 8 features Kanae Itō's version, episode 9 and 10 features Nao Tōyama's version and episode 11 features Kana Hanazawa's version. Three special ending theme songs were used, the first was Tatta Ichi Do no Kisei (たった一度の奇跡, Just One Miracle at a Time) by Tomo Sakurai in episode 4, the second was "Happy Crescent" by Nao Tōyama in episode 7 an the third was Shuuseki Kairo no Yume Tabibito (集積回路の夢旅人, Dreaming Traveler of an Integrated Circuit) by Hiro Shimono and Oratorio The World God Only Knows in episode 12.
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Love Makes the World Go 'Round (Episode) 世界はアイで動いている Sekai wa ai de ugoiteiru |
October 6, 2010 | |
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A Devil of a Sister (Episode) あくまでも妹です Akumademo Imouto desu |
October 13, 2010 | |
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Baby You Are a Rich Girl (Episode) ベイビー・ユー・アー・ア・リッチ・ガール Beibī Yū ā a Ricchi Gāru |
October 13, 2010 | |
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Drive My Car (Episode) ドライヴ・マイ・カー Doraivu Mai Kā |
October 20, 2010 | |
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I Don't Want to Spoil the Party (Episode) パーティーはそのままに Pātī wa sonomama ni |
October 20, 2010 | |
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The Crusade That is Happening There (Episode) 今そこにある聖戦 Ima soko ni aru seisen |
October 27, 2010 | |
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IDOL BOMB!! (Episode) IDOL BOMB!! IDOL BOMB!! |
November 3, 2010 | |
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Am I Ordinary? (Episode) ワタシ平凡? Watashi Heibon? |
November 10, 2010 | |
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Shining Star (Episode) Shining Star Shining Star |
November 17, 2010 | |
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Coupling with with with with Coupling with with with with Coupling with with with with |
November 24, 2010 | |
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Inside and Outside the Big Wall (Episode) 大きな壁の中と外 Ōki na Kabe no Naka to Soto |
December 1, 2010 | |
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Inside of Me... (Episode) あたしの中の…… Atashi no Nakano ...... |
December 8, 2010 | |
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The Last Day (Episode) おしまいの日 Oshimai no hi |
December 15, 2010 | |
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More Than a God, Less Than a Human (Episode) 神以上、人間未満 Kami ijō, Ningen miman |
December 22, 2010 | |
Season 2: April 11, 2011 - June 27, 2011[]

Season II
The anime's second Opening Theme song, "A Whole New World God Only Knows" is again sung by Oratoria The World God Only Knows, except for the fact that Lia is also included in the group, not just Elisa. The Season II Ending Theme is Ai no Yokan (アイノヨカン, The Feeling of Affection) sung by ~Kami no Mizo Shiri-tai (神のみぞ知り隊, God knows Groove Party) of Season II which is composed of the second season's voice actresses, Kanae Itō, Ami Koshimizu, Saori Hayami, Kana Asumi, and Aki Toyosaki, who each sing a solo version of the Ending theme song while the rest are back-up singers.
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A Lone Flower Blooming (Episode) 一花繚乱 Ikka Ryōran |
April 11, 2011 | |
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Settled With a Fist (Episode) 一拳落着 Ikkyo Rakuchaku |
April 18, 2011 | |
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The District Chief Comes! (Episode) 地区長、来たる。 Chikuchō, Kitaru. |
April 25, 2011 | |
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District_Chief, Regain Your Pride (Episode) 地区長、誇りを取り戻す。 Chikuchō, Hokori wo Torimodosu |
May 2, 2011 | |
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When I Finally Get There, It Always Rains (Episode) たどりついたらいつも雨ふり Tadoritsuitara Itsumo Ame Furi |
May 9, 2011 | |
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10% Chance of Rain (Episode) 10%の雨予報 10% no Ameyohou |
May 16, 2011 | |
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Singing in the Rain (Episode) Singing in the Rain Singing in the Rain |
May 23, 2011 | |
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Her First Errand (Episode) はじめての☆おつかい Hajimete no☆Otsukai |
May 30, 2011 | |
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Tea for Three (Episode) 3人でお茶を。 3-Nin de ocha o. |
May 30, 2011 | |
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Class 2-B Miss Nagase (Episode) 2年B組長瀬先生 2-Nen B-gumi Nagase-sensei |
June 6, 2011 | |
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School Wars (Episode) スクール☆ウォーズ Sukūru ☆ uōzu |
June 13, 2011 | |
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There's Always a Sun in Your Heart (Episode) いつも心に太陽を Itsumo Kokoro ni Taiyō o |
June 20, 2011 | |
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Summer Wars (Episode) サマーウォーズ Samā Wuozu |
June 27, 2011 | |
Season 3: July 8, 2013 - September 23, 2013[]

Season III
- The 5th OVA, released June 2013, immediately precedes the third season. The third season's opening theme song is "God only knows -Secrets of the Goddess - (Extract)" by Saori Hayami under the name "Oratorio The World God Only Knows" and the ending theme song is "Kizuna no Yukue" ("The Way of the Bonds") by "The Jupiter Sisters" which is composed of the third season's voice actresses, Kaori Nazuka, Nao Toyama, Yuka Iguchi, Ayahi Takagaki, Kana Hanazawa and Ayana Taketatsu, who each sing a solo version of the ending theme song. Also, three special ending theme songs were used, the first was Hajimete Koi wo Shita Kioku (初めて恋をした記憶, Memories of My First Love) by Kana Asumi in episode 7 and episode 12, the second was Hitomi Kara Snow (瞳からスノー, Snow From Your Eyes) by Nao Tōyama in episode 8, and the third was "With…you…" by Saori Hayami in episode 9. The season's epilogue theme was Koi no Shirushi (コイノシルシ, The Proof of Love) sung by Kami nomi zo Shiri-tai (神のみぞ知り隊, God knows Groove Party) of Season I.
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When the Sun Goes Down (Episode) |
July 8, 2013 | |
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Scrambled Formation (Episode) スクランブルフォーメーション Sukuranburu Fōmēshon |
July 15, 2013 | |
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5 Home (Episode) 5ホーム Go Hōmu |
July 22, 2013 | |
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Doll Roll Hall (Episode) ドールロールホール Dōru Rōru Hōru |
July 29th, 2013 | |
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Punch DE Date (Episode) パンチDEデート Panchi de Dēto |
August 5, 2013 | |
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About Me (Episode) 私について Watashi ni Tsuite |
August 12, 2013 | |
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Bad Medicine |
August 19, 2013 | |
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Goddess Mix (Episode) めがみみっくす Megami Mikkusu |
August 26, 2013 | |
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Absent Lovers (Episode) |
September 2, 2013 | |
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Labyrinth (Episode) ラビリンス Rabirinsu |
September 9, 2013 | |
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SHOW ME (Episode) |
September 16, 2013 | |
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The Memory of My First Love (Episode) 初めて恋をした記憶 Hajimete Koi wo Shita Kioku |
September 23, 2013 | |
OVA[]
- The 1st OVA serves as an aftermath to season 2, having been released September 2011.An OVA was released with the 14th manga volume on September 16, 2011. The opening theme song was "Natsu Iro Surprise" (夏色サプライズ, lit. "Summer Color Surprise") by Nao Tōyama and the ending theme song was "Hajimete Koi wo Shita Kioku" (始めて恋をした記憶?, lit. "Memories of the First Love") by Kana Asumi.
- The 3rd and 4th OVA (Tenri-Hen) are in between seasons 2 and 3, having been released in 2012. The two-episode OVA, is based on the character Tenri Ayukawa and titled Tenri Arc (天理篇 Tenri-Hen). It was released together with the limited editions of the 19th and 20th manga volumes on October 16, 2012, and December 18, 2012, respectively. The ending theme song for part one is "Hikari no Kiseki" ("Miracle of Light") by Eyelis and for part two, "Mirai e no Tobira" ("Door to the Future") also by Eyelis.
- A 5th OVA episode, featuring the character Kanon Nagakawa becoming a magical girl and titled Magical Star Kanon 100% (マジカル☆スターかのん100%) was released together with the limited edition of the 22th manga volume on June 18, 2013. The episode's opening theme song is "Kanon 100%" (かのん100%) by Nao Tōyama and the ending theme song, "Kimi-iro Love Song" ("Your Color Love Song") also by Nao Tōyama.
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Episode 0 FLAG.0 FLAG.0 |
September 17, 2010 | |
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4 Girls and an Idol (Episode) 4人とアイドル yonin to aidoru |
September 16, 2011 | |
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Reunion (Episode) 再会 Saikai |
October 18, 2012 | |
Encounter (Episode) 邂逅 Kaikō |
December 18, 2012 | ||
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Magical Star Kanon 100% マジカル ☆ スター かのん 100% Majikaru ☆ sutā Kanon Hyaku-pāsento |
June 18, 2013 | |
DVD list[]
DVDs for the anime series has been released in both regular and Blu-Ray form. You can follow them here.
Trailer and PV[]
Kami nomi zo Shiru Sekai - Season 3 PV
「OVA 神のみぞ知るセカイ 天理篇」主題歌「eyelis/未来への扉」CM