Akame ga Kill! (2014)
A dark action anime set in a corrupt empire where a young warrior joins a deadly band of assassins fighting for revolution.
Akame ga Kill! - Series Information
- Original Title: アカメが斬る！
- First Air Year: 2014
- Last Air Year: 2014
- Type: TV Series
- Genres: Animation, Drama, Action, Adventure
- Content Rating (US): TV-MA
- Episode Runtime: Average runtime per episode (24 minutes)
- Number of Seasons: 1
- Number of Episodes: 24
- Status: Ended
- Original Language: Japanese
- Spoken Languages: Japanese
- First Air Date: July 7, 2014 (United States - TV-MA), July 7, 2014 (United Kingdom - 15), July 7, 2014 (Germany - 16), July 7, 2014 (Australia - MA 15+), July 7, 2014 (Brazil - 16), July 7, 2014 (Spain - 16), July 7, 2014 (South Korea - 19)
- Networks: Tokyo MX
- Alternative Titles: アカメが斬る! (JP), 斩·赤红之瞳 (CN), Akame ga Kill: Schwerter der Assassinen (DE), Red Eyes Sword - Akame ga kill (FR)
- Production Companies: White Fox, C-Station, TOHO, Jinnan Studio, Tezuka Productions, Asahi Production
- Production Countries: Japan
Akame ga Kill! - Plot
Young Tatsumi travels to the capital of the Empire in order to earn money for his starving people and encounters a world of unimaginable depravity, dominated by the ruthless Prime Minister who controls the child Emperor. Tatsumi is recruited by Night Raid, a group of assassins dedicated to eliminating corruption by mercilessly killing officials and privileged nobles.
Akame ga Kill! - Trailer
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Akame ga Kill! - Cast & Crew
Main Cast
- Soma Saito
- Sora Amamiya
- Yukari Tamura
- Yuu Asakawa
- Anri Katsu
- Ayaka Ohashi
- Eiji Takemoto
- Eriko Matsui
- Hitomi Nabatame
- Hozumi Goda
Writers
- Makoto Uezu
- Touko Machida
- Koujirou Nakamura
Executive Producers
- Masanori Fujita
Akame ga Kill! - FAQs
Where can you stream Akame ga Kill! online?
Akame ga Kill! is available to stream on Hulu and HiDive (including the HiDive Amazon Channel) with a subscription. It can also be purchased digitally on Amazon Video, Apple TV Store, Google Play Movies, and Fandango At Home for those who prefer to own episodes.
Does Akame ga Kill! follow the manga ending?
No. The anime diverges significantly from the manga in its second half, featuring an original ending created specifically for the series. The manga, written by Takahiro and illustrated by Tetsuya Tashiro, continued publication after the anime concluded and reached a different resolution for its characters and story arcs.
Is Akame ga Kill! based on a manga?
Yes. Akame ga Kill! is adapted from the manga series written by Takahiro and illustrated by Tetsuya Tashiro, serialized in Square Enix's Monthly Big Gangan magazine from 2010 to 2016. The anime adaptation aired in 2014 and covers much of the manga's story before diverging with an original conclusion.
Who are the main voice actors in Akame ga Kill!?
The principal voice cast includes Soma Saito as protagonist Tatsumi, Sora Amamiya as the deadly swordswoman Akame, Yukari Tamura as Mine, and Yuu Asakawa as Leone. Notable supporting performances include Kana Hanazawa as Seryu Ubiquitous and Kaori Nazuka as Chelsea.
How many episodes does Akame ga Kill! have?
Akame ga Kill! consists of 24 episodes across a single season, which aired from July to December 2014 on Tokyo MX. Additionally, there are 25 special episodes included in Season 0, bringing the total episode count across all releases to 49.
What is the content rating for Akame ga Kill!?
Akame ga Kill! is rated TV-MA in the United States, indicating it is intended for mature audiences only. The series contains graphic violence, gore, and dark thematic content including political corruption, assassination, and tragedy. Viewer discretion is strongly advised for younger audiences.
What is Akame ga Kill! about?
Akame ga Kill! follows Tatsumi, a young swordsman who travels to the Empire's capital to raise money for his impoverished village. After witnessing rampant corruption and cruelty, he joins Night Raid, a covert group of assassins working to dismantle the tyrannical regime controlled by the manipulative Prime Minister Honest.
What anime is similar to Akame ga Kill!?
Fans of Akame ga Kill! often enjoy Assassination Classroom, Parasyte -the maxim-, and Code Geass: Lelouch of the Rebellion for their blend of action, dark themes, and morally complex characters. Another and High School of the Dead are also recommended for viewers who appreciate high-stakes, mature anime storytelling.
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