Series synopsis
Kurozuka is a Japanese animation sci-fi & fantasy action & adventure television series that premiered on ANIMAX on October 7, 2008. It ended on December 23, 2008. It stars Romi Park, Mamoru Miyano, Kazuhiko Inoue and Keiji Fujiwara.
In feudal Japan, Kurou and his servant Benkei are fleeing from Kurou's elder brother, who has recently ascended to the throne. In a forest, they come across a house and a strange woman by the name of Kuromitsu, who agrees to harbor them under one condition: that they do not peer into the inner chambers. Soon, they are attacked by the Red Army; they are searching for Kuromitsu, whose blood holds immortality. Fatally wounded, Kurou drinks some of Kuromitsu's blood and gains immortality along with ...
Premise
In feudal Japan, Kurou and his servant Benkei are fleeing from Kurou's elder brother, who has recently ascended to the throne. In a forest, they come across a house and a strange woman by the name of Kuromitsu, who agrees to harbor them under one condition: that they do not peer into the inner chambers. Soon, they are attacked by the Red Army; they are searching for Kuromitsu, whose blood holds immortality. Fatally wounded, Kurou drinks some of Kuromitsu's blood and gains immortality along with strange abilities; but shortly after, Kurou is seemingly decapitated and wakes up centuries later in a ruined city. In this twisted future the Red Army is omnipresent and still searching for Kuromitsu’s blood, while a rebel army seeks to keep them from acquiring it. With threats at every turn and fueled by his obsession, Kurou sets forth to find Kuromitsu and seek his revenge on the Red Army.
Cast and characters
Leading cast
- Romi Park as Kuromitsu (voice)
- Mamoru Miyano as Kuro (voice)
- Kazuhiko Inoue as Izana (voice)
- Keiji Fujiwara as Karuta (voice)
- Toshiko Fujita as Saniwa (voice)
- Jouji Nakata as Bo Yamato (voice)
- Miyu Irino as Kuon (voice)
- Houko Kuwashima as Rai (voice)
Supporting cast
- Toru Okawa as Hasegawa (voice)
- Takashi Matsuyama as Bo Yamato (voice)
Guest cast
Episodes
This series spans 1 season with 12 episodes.
| Season | Episodes | First aired | Last aired |
|---|---|---|---|
| Season 1 | 12 | October 7, 2008 | December 23, 2008 |
| Episode | Title | Air date |
|---|---|---|
| 1 |
The Plain of Adachi-ga-hara Kuro and Benkei, fleeing pursuers, seek refuge in the forest home of Kuromitsu. When Kuro falls ill, Benkei leaves to seek medicine. The pursuers attack Kuro and Kuromitsu, mortally wounding Kuro. Kuromitsu offers Kuro eternal life. |
October 7, 2008 |
| 2 |
The Tomb Of Karma A corrupt wandering samurai attacks Kuro and Kuromitsu in the town near her home and beheads Kuro. Kuromitsu kills the samurai and attaches Kuro's head to the samurai's body. In flashback, Kuro drinks Kuromitsu's blood, but before his transformation can complete, they are attacked by an enemy who has been hunting Kuromitsu for the secret to her immortality. Kuro is beheaded by Benkei, whom the enemy had recruited to be their new leader. |
October 14, 2008 |
| 3 |
Asuka Without any memory of how he got there, Kuro awakens in the forest in a post-apocalyptic world. Upon entering a crumbled city of Asuka in search of Kuromitsu, he meets Haniwa resistance member Karuta. The Red Imperial Army attacks the club fronting for the Haniwa HQ. Kuro attacks the Red Imperial Army when he recognizes their emblem as the same as those who hunted Kuromitsu. |
October 21, 2008 |
Production
Release
| Original network/platform | ANIMAX |
|---|---|
| First aired | October 7, 2008 |
| Last aired | December 23, 2008 |
| Runtime | 30 minutes |
| Status | Ended |
| Schedule | Tuesday at 22:00:00 |