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Where to watch exception in United States
Netflix
Netflix Standard with AdsClick a service to open exception there. Availability last verified on June 20, 2026.
Where is exception streaming around the world?
| Country | Streaming on | Rent / Buy |
|---|---|---|
| United States | Netflix, Netflix Standard with Ads | — |
| India | Netflix | — |
| United Kingdom | Netflix, Netflix Standard with Ads | — |
| Canada | Netflix, Netflix Standard with Ads | — |
| Australia | Netflix, Netflix Standard with Ads | — |
| Germany | Netflix, Netflix Standard with Ads | — |
| France | Netflix, Netflix Standard with Ads | — |
| Spain | Netflix, Netflix Standard with Ads | — |
| Brazil | Netflix, Netflix Standard with Ads | — |
| Japan | Netflix, Netflix Standard with Ads | — |
About exception
exception is a 2022 Japanese-language animation, sci-fi & fantasy and mystery series. The cast is led by Takahiro Sakurai, Atsumi Tanezaki, Yuhko Kaida. It spans 1 season and 8 episodes and has concluded. Viewers rate it 7.0/10 across 100 ratings. In United States, it is currently streaming on Netflix, Netflix Standard with Ads.
exception was produced by Tatsunoko Production, Studio 5, and BAKKEN RECORD and made in Japan. It was first aired on October 13, 2022, and carries a TV-MA certification.
- First aired
- October 13, 2022
- Last aired
- October 13, 2022
- Original language
- Japanese
- Age rating
- TV-MA
- Status
- Ended
- Seasons
- 1 (8 episodes)
- Network
- Netflix
- Country
- Japan
- Production
- Tatsunoko Production, Studio 5, BAKKEN RECORD
exception cast & crew
The cast features Takahiro Sakurai as (voice), Atsumi Tanezaki as (voice), Yuhko Kaida as (voice), Chikahiro Kobayashi as (voice), and Takanori Hoshino as (voice).
Behind the camera, the score was composed by Ryuichi Sakamoto, cinematography is by Haruhide Ishiguro, and it was produced by Yutaka Omatsu and Taiki Sakurai.
Is exception worth watching?
exception holds an audience score of 7.0/10 from 53 ratings, a solidly received animation series.
With 1 season and 8 episodes, it's a quick, bingeable run.
If you enjoy animation, sci-fi & fantasy, and mystery, exception is worth a place on your watchlist.
How and where to watch exception
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Cast of exception
Takahiro Sakurai
(voice)
Atsumi Tanezaki
(voice)
Yuhko Kaida
(voice)
Chikahiro Kobayashi
(voice)
Takanori Hoshino
(voice)
exception — FAQs
▸Where can I watch exception in United States?
exception is streaming on Netflix, Netflix Standard with Ads in United States.
▸Is exception on Netflix?
Yes — exception is currently available on Netflix in United States.
▸What language is exception in?
exception is originally in Japanese. Subtitle and dub options vary by streaming service.
▸How many seasons of exception are there?
exception has 1 season with 8 episodes in total.
▸What is exception rated?
exception is rated TV-MA. It holds a 7.0/10 audience score from 53 ratings.
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