Ep 1Departure

Canon
Apr 3, 2010
Arc: The Afterlife Battlefront
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Is Angel Beats! Episode 1 Filler?

No — Episode 1 is Canon. This episode directly adapts content from the Angel Beats! manga and contains story-critical events. We strongly recommend watching all canon episodes to follow the main plot without missing key developments.

Episode Overview

"Departure" is Episode 1 in the Angel Beats! Main arc of Angel Beats!, originally broadcast on April 3, 2010. As a canon episode, the story depicted here is taken directly from the Angel Beats! manga. Missing Episode 1 would leave important story beats unresolved — this one is required watching.

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