Kurozuka

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Alternative Titles

Synonyms: Black Tomb
Japanese: 黒塚
English: Kurozuka
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Type: TV
Episodes: 12
Status: Finished Airing
Aired: Oct 7, 2008 to Dec 23, 2008
Premiered: Fall 2008
Broadcast: Tuesdays at 22:00 (JST)
Studios: Madhouse
Source: Manga
Genres: ActionAction, DramaDrama, HorrorHorror, RomanceRomance, Sci-FiSci-Fi
Themes: GoreGore, HistoricalHistorical, SamuraiSamurai, VampireVampire
Demographic: SeinenSeinen
Duration: 23 min. per ep.
Rating: R - 17+ (violence & profanity)

Statistics

Score: 6.861 (scored by 3290132,901 users)
1 indicates a weighted score.
Ranked: #49702
2 based on the top anime page. Please note that 'Not yet aired' and 'R18+' titles are excluded.
Popularity: #2187
Members: 98,840
Favorites: 324

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Synopsis

In 12th-century Japan, swordsman Kurou escapes ghastly pursuers into a deep forest with his servant Benkei. Seeking shelter, the two find themselves within the secluded abode of the mysterious and beautiful Kuromitsu. While they are warmly accepted, the men are warned to never enter Kuromitsu's room.

However, driven by innate curiosity and perhaps a condemned love, Kurou peeks through the ajar door, only to find Kuromitsu feasting on the blood of fallen men. He soon learns Kuromitsu is an immortal vampire, and dedicates himself to her—even becoming a vampire himself in order to spend eternity with her. But the cryptic organization known as the Red Army has enlisted the help of Benkei, who betrays Kurou and severs his head.

Awaking centuries into the future in an apocalyptic modern-day Japan, Kurou sets off to reunite with his lover and exact revenge on the Red Army.

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Background

Kurozuka was released on DVD by Sony Pictures Home Entertainment on December 21, 2012.

Characters & Voice Actors

Kuromitsu

Main
Park, Romi
Japanese

Kurou

Main
Miyano, Mamoru
Japanese

Kuon

Supporting
Irino, Miyu
Japanese

Benkei

Supporting
Nakata, Jouji
Japanese

Rai

Supporting
Kuwashima, Houko
Japanese

Yokoyama, Hiroaki

Supporting

Saniwa

Supporting
Fujita, Toshiko
Japanese

Arashiyama

Supporting
Miki, Shinichiro
Japanese

Karuta

Supporting
Fujiwara, Keiji
Japanese

Izana

Supporting
Inoue, Kazuhiko
Japanese

Staff

Hashimoto, Kentarou
Producer
Araki, Tetsurou
Director, Episode Director, Storyboard, Series Composition
Ishizuka, Atsuko
Episode Director, Storyboard
Itou, Tomohiko
Episode Director, Storyboard


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"SYSTEMATIC PEOPLE" by WAGDUG FUTURISTIC UNITY featuring Maximum the Ryou-kun (Maximum the Hormone)




Reviews

Jul 31, 2024
"Destiny is predetermined" // "Love is blindness" if either of those sounds true to you then you will like Kurozuka.

On the surface it's an episodic story,but all it takes is 5 minutes to realize it's much more than that,told trough flashbacks,dream sequences,deja vu's and timelapses,which for some reason confuses the average anime viewer hence it's low score.As for the art & animation both are top-notch,it was peak Madhouse at the time after all.

It's hard to write a review without spoilling anything so all there is to be said is to watch and form your own opinion,don't trust the MAL score in this instance.
Jun 24, 2020
Mixed Feelings
Kurozuka, is very interesting from the very first episode, the two monks, and when they meet the gorgeous female immortal vampire, kuro instantly falls for her, as you can see it in his eyes, he is mesmerized by her beautiful pale skin. I am very fond of the main character's determination to find the girl that he trot loves and cares about, among helping some new friends on their journey, which also becomes his along the way, it's a win win, for him and his rebel like comrades. I think this anime was comical, but, I also feel like it was rushed and not really ...
Jun 9, 2022
Although this series has a reputation of being confusing, it's actually very straightforward—it's just that the first three or so episodes are jumping around to different time periods, relying on flashbacks, peculiar editing, unfinished plot threads, a bizarre head trip where the main character doesn't know who he is, and jumbling it all up to create what looks to be a non-linear, experimental anime, but this doesn't last.

We begin in 12th century Japan, and the story specific to the characters of Kuro and Benkei remains superficial. There is some kind of feud between warring factions and Kuro is on the run. These elements fade ...

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