Kure-nai


Kurenai

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Synonyms: Crimson
Japanese:
English: Kurenai
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Type: TV
Episodes: 12
Status: Finished Airing
Aired: Apr 4, 2008 to Jun 20, 2008
Premiered: Spring 2008
Broadcast: Fridays at 02:00 (JST)
Licensors: Sentai Filmworks
Studios: Brain's Base
Source: Light novel
Genres: ComedyComedy, DramaDrama
Theme: ChildcareChildcare
Duration: 25 min. per ep.
Rating: PG-13 - Teens 13 or older

Statistics

Score: 7.331 (scored by 3732437,324 users)
1 indicates a weighted score.
Ranked: #25892
2 based on the top anime page. Please note that 'Not yet aired' and 'R18+' titles are excluded.
Popularity: #2216
Members: 90,120
Favorites: 224

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Synopsis

Shinkurou Kurenai is a 16-year-old student by day and a dispute mediator by night. Though kind-hearted and patient, due to his tragic past, he has trained for years to live on. Now, despite his unimposing appearance, he is a strong martial artist, who also possesses a strange power.

While taking various jobs for his employer, Benika Juuzawa, one assignment leads Shinkurou to live with Murasaki Kuhouin as her bodyguard. Murasaki is the seven-year-old daughter of a plutocratic family, who escaped her home under peculiar circumstances with Benika's help. Commoner life, in her eyes, seems bizarre. However, by interacting with her neighbors, she grows more accustomed to the daily routine, and rids herself of her snobbish behavior, gradually growing attached to Shinkurou.

Though many details of the job remain unclear, Shinkurou still strives to protect the young lady. But to make things more complicated, he also lacks a crucial fact—what is the real threat against Murasaki?

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Staff

Matsuo, Kou
Director, Sound Director, Episode Director, Script, Storyboard, Series Composition
Kawatsura, Shinya
Episode Director


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Opening Theme

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"Love Jump" by Minami Kuribayashi
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Ending Theme

1: "crossing days" by Ryoko Shintani (eps 1-7, 9-11)
2: "Tenohira no Taiyou" by Ryoko Shintani (eps 8)




Reviews

Feb 21, 2024
Kurenai revolves around a mediator named Kurenai, tasked with resolving conflicts by his supervisor, Benika. Despite his adeptness at his job, Kurenai's serene demeanor conceals a cryptic past that occasionally resurfaces. While his world is stable, it lacks significant challenges.

The status quo is disrupted when Benika assigns Kurenai the unexpected responsibility of caring for Murasaki, a spirited seven-year-old with a starkly contrasting personality. This decision leads to a captivating exploration of power dynamics within a traditional framework. The narrative is enriched by a delightful ensemble cast.

At its heart, the series delves into the evolving bond between Kurenai and Murasaki, delving into themes of resilience and ...
Dec 15, 2017
Mixed Feelings
Story is between okay and good in the first half, but become literal crap in the later portion of the show. The battle system is broken. You could not tell who is stronger than who. Someone can suddenly become weaker or stronger for the convenience of the plot. Also, it can really cause some frustration with the "I don't want to use my full power"-stereotype.

The art is really unique for a light novel adaption and is pleasant to look at. It is similar to many late-90s anime with its toned down color scheme.

There is not much to say about the music. It gives the ...
Jan 8, 2021
Spoiler filled review to the one person that cares about this show:









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