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What does cour mean?
A unit of anime broadcasting equal to about one quarter-year of weekly episodes (roughly 11–13). Series are described as one-cour, two-cour and so on to indicate length.
"It's a two-cour show, so we're getting a full 24 episodes."
Origin
From French 'cours' (a course/run), adopted into Japanese industry usage as クール (kuuru).
Frequently asked questions
What is a cour in anime?
It's a broadcast quarter of roughly 11–13 weekly episodes. Shows are described as one-cour, two-cour and so on to indicate length.
How many episodes is a two-cour anime?
Around 24–26 episodes, since each cour is about 11–13 episodes.
Where does the word cour come from?
From French 'cours' (a run/course), adopted into Japanese industry usage as クール (kuuru).
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