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Kurozuka

2008·Show
12Episodes in1Season
63
DecentGoodWatch score

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Relentless energy, strong craft, a touch of humor.

Energy

Pulse-pounding and brutally violent

Fast from start to finish.

  • Adrenaline9
  • Violence9
  • Tension8

Heart

Melancholic and moving

  • Melancholy8
  • Pathos7
  • Romance6

Humor

A little humor

Not a comedy at heart.

  • Wit & Wordplay4
  • Absurdist Humor2
  • Dark Humor2

World

The future, the mind, and technology

Lived-in and easy to get lost in.

  • World Immersion9
  • Novelty7
  • Dialogue Centrality6

Craft

Standout direction

Layered plot that rewards full attention.

  • Non-linear Narrative9
  • Direction8
  • Intrigue8

Style

Standout visual style, cinematography, and editing

A distinctive visual signature.

  • Visual Stylization9
  • Cinematography8
  • Editing8

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About

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.
Dark Fantasy AnimePost-Apocalyptic Sci-FiImmortal ProtagonistTime-Traveling EpicRevenge ThrillerVisually IntenseGore & ActionPsychological ThemesFeudal Japan ElementsDystopian Future

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Is Kurozuka worth watching?

63
DecentGoodWatch score

Opinions are mixed, with a GoodWatch score of 64/100 (IMDb 6.7). The GoodWatch score combines critic and audience ratings.

What is Kurozuka rated?

ViolenceNuditySexual contentDisturbing imagery

Content advisories: violence, nudity, sexual content, and disturbing imagery.

How many seasons does Kurozuka have?

1 season

It has 1 season with 12 episodes of about 30 minutes each.

When did Kurozuka air?

It ran from 2008 to 2008 and has ended.

What language is Kurozuka in?

Japanese

It was made in Japanese. Produced in Japan.

What tropes does Kurozuka use?

And the Adventure ContinuesAfter the EndAfter the EndWorld of BadassImmortalityMind ScrewBittersweet EndingCurb-Stomp BattleSuper-SoldierReset Button EndingLove Makes You EvilOff with His Head!and 15 more

TV Tropes lists 27 storytelling tropes for Kurozuka, including And the Adventure Continues, After the End, After the End.