Series synopsis
Ga-Rei-Zero, also known as 喰霊-零- is a Japanese action & adventure sci-fi & fantasy animation television series that premiered on AT-X on October 5, 2008. It ended on December 21, 2008. It stars Minori Chihara, Kaoru Mizuhara, Megumi Matsumoto and Shinya Takahashi.
In Japan, there exists a government agency known as the Supernatural Disaster Countermeasures Division (SDCD), whose duty is to protect the citizens from creatures unseen. They are able to dispatch these monsters swiftly and without alerting the general public. But currently, they face a different challenge: the betrayal of one of their own.
Premise
In Japan, there exists a government agency known as the Supernatural Disaster Countermeasures Division (SDCD), whose duty is to protect the citizens from creatures unseen. They are able to dispatch these monsters swiftly and without alerting the general public. But currently, they face a different challenge: the betrayal of one of their own.
Cast and characters
Leading cast
- Minori Chihara as Kagura Tsuchimiya (voice)
- Kaoru Mizuhara as Yomi Isayama (voice)
- Megumi Matsumoto as Kazuhiro Mitogawa (voice)
- Shinya Takahashi as Noriyuki Izuna (voice)
- Tetsu Inada as Koji Iwahata (voice)
- Mai Aizawa as Ayame Jinguji (voice)
- Maki Tsuchiya as Kiri Nikaido (voice)
- Minoru Shiraishi as Kazuki Sakuraba (voice)
Episodes
This series spans 2 seasons with 22 episodes.
| Season | Episodes | First aired | Last aired |
|---|---|---|---|
| Season 0 | 10 | ||
| Season 1 | 12 | October 5, 2008 | December 21, 2008 |
| Episode | Title | Air date |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Location Special 1 | |
| 2 | Location Special 2 | |
| 3 | Location Special 3 |
| Episode | Title | Air date |
|---|---|---|
| 1 |
Above Aoi An elite squadron trained to combat the supernatural responds to reports of invisible monsters terrorizing Tokyo. Their mission is complicated by the appearance of blue butterflies and a katana-wielding mystery woman. |
October 5, 2008 |
| 2 |
Manifestation of Hatred A rival supernatural commando squad, the SDCD, is called in to clean up the mess left behind by their counterparts. What they discover will leave them reeling in disbelief. Could one of their own be responsible for the massacre? |
October 12, 2008 |
| 3 |
Moments of the Chance Meeting As the story reverts to the past, a young Kagura is welcomed to her new home by none other than Yomi. The two girls forge a fast friendship that can only be interrupted by the occasional exorcism. |
October 19, 2008 |
Production
Release
| Original network/platform | AT-X |
|---|---|
| First aired | October 5, 2008 |
| Last aired | December 21, 2008 |
| Runtime | 24 minutes |
| Status | Ended |
| Schedule | Sunday at 12:00:00 |