Inuyashiki
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EP 1Terminal cancer patient transformed into a robot after a UFO crash
Oct 13, 2017Ichirou Inuyashiki is a mundane office worker who appears elderly and faces ingratitude from his family despite providing them with a new house. Following a terminal cancer diagnosis, he takes a walk to clear his mind. During this outing, a UFO crashes into him, reconstructing his body into a lethal robotic form. Later, he intervenes to prevent a group of youths from torturing a homeless individual, an act that results in him being knocked unconscious. This sequence of events marks a drastic shift from his previous life, introducing his new mechanical capabilities and moral dilemmas.
EP 2Hiro Shishigami, a high school student reborn as a robot, uses his powers to kill indiscriminately.
Oct 20, 2017After being reborn as a robot, Inuyashiki discovers purpose by saving people. In contrast, high school student Hiro Shishigami is also transformed into a machine but lacks empathy for anyone except his family and best friend. He utilizes his new abilities to murder without restraint, feeling truly alive only when ending lives. This stands in direct opposition to Inuyashiki’s altruistic approach to his second existence. The narrative explores the clash between these two individuals who share the same robotic condition but possess entirely different moral compasses and motivations for their actions.
EP 3Inuyashiki and Shishigami discover each other's robotic nature after a violent encounter.
Oct 27, 2017Shishigami is shocked that Inuyashiki survives a fatal blow and escapes. This event leads Inuyashiki to realize that Shishigami possesses a robotic body similar to his own. Following this confrontation, Inuyashiki investigates his new capabilities and begins using them to help and save other people. At the same time, Shishigami encounters a group of delinquents who have been harassing his best friend, Naoyuki Andou. Shishigami decides to confront these individuals directly. The narrative highlights the diverging paths of the two cyborgs as they react to their shared existence and the people around them.
EP 4Samejima targets Fumino, leading to a chase where Inuyashiki intervenes and is shot.
Nov 3, 2017Samejima, a yakuza member with full tattoos, kidnaps, drugs, and assaults a girl he desires. Fumino, who previously had a job and a fiancé, becomes his target when Samejima orders his men to abduct her. She successfully escapes and flees to the home of her fiancé, Satoru. Samejima pursues them closely. Inuyashiki arrives to rescue the pair but is shot during the confrontation. This sequence of events highlights the violent nature of Samejima's actions and the dangerous situation faced by Fumino and Satoru as they attempt to evade their pursuer.
EP 5Andou suspects another entity with Shishigami's powers after learning of her mother's terminal illness.
Nov 10, 2017Andou grapples with the revelation that his friend Shishigami is behind a series of home invasions. Upon reading reports that hospital patients are being cured, he theorizes that another individual possesses the same abilities as Shishigami. To address this threat, Andou lures Inuyashiki by feigning a need for assistance and requests that he stop Shishigami. Concurrently, Shishigami discovers that her mother has been diagnosed with terminal cancer. The narrative explores Andou's internal conflict regarding his friend's actions while he seeks external help to halt the ongoing crimes, all while Shishigami faces a devastating personal health crisis involving her mother.
EP 6Shishigami hides with Shion while Inuyashiki trains with Ando
Nov 17, 2017Shishigami evades capture by numerous officers following a series of home invasions, leaving him as a fugitive. With no other options, he takes refuge at the residence of Shion Watanabe, a classmate who harbors romantic feelings for him. Concurrently, Inuyashiki receives assistance from Ando to master his new robotic capabilities. The pair observes Shishigami’s mother issuing a public apology on television, which causes them significant concern regarding the potential actions of the desperate fugitive.
EP 7Shishigami reveals his robotic nature and mass murder plot to Shion Watanabe
Nov 24, 2017Shishigami confesses to Shion Watanabe that his body is a robot and he has taken many lives to feel alive again. He coldly states he will kill everyone in the country. Shion begs him not to leave her behind. She cries, telling him the victims had futures and loved ones. Shishigami then makes a proposition to her.
EP 8Mari witnesses Inuyashiki's flight after Shishigami rescues Shion and attacks a police station.
Dec 1, 2017A special forces team attempts to capture Shishigami, resulting in Shion and her grandmother being shot. Shishigami rescues them and wishes Shion a happy life. Later, Mari observes her father with Ando and follows them to see Inuyashiki fly away. That night, Shishigami retaliates by attacking a police station.
EP 9Shishigami declares war on Japan and threatens mass casualties in Shinjuku
Dec 8, 2017News outlets cover Shishigami's assault on a police station while he seizes broadcast control to declare war against Japan, promising to execute one hundred individuals instantly. Andou identifies the threat and successfully prevents the immediate massacre with assistance from Inuyashiki's abilities. Despite this setback, Shishigami persists with his violent campaign and publicly announces plans to kill one thousand people the following day. This escalation leaves Inuyashiki deeply shaken by the severity of the situation and the relentless nature of the antagonist's threats.
EP 10Inuyashiki battles Shishigami to save Mari from falling planes in Tokyo
Dec 15, 2017Following the Shinjuku mass killings, Shishigami initiates an aerial assault by dropping airplanes onto Tokyo. Inuyashiki receives information from Andou and successfully prevents several aircraft from crashing. He then spots Mari trapped within a burning structure. Shishigami appears and attacks Inuyashiki, pursuing him relentlessly as the cyborg desperately attempts to reach Mari. The confrontation intensifies with Shishigami closing in while Inuyashiki fights to save her life amidst the chaos and destruction caused by the ongoing aerial bombardment.
EP 11Inuyashiki confronts a meteor threat while his family accepts his robotic form.
Dec 22, 2017After saving numerous lives in Shinjuku, Inuyashiki returns home to reveal his new robot body to his family, who accept him and embrace him. Meanwhile, Shishigami, having lost both arms, seeks out Andou, who condemns him, causing Shishigami to disappear. Inuyashiki then discovers that a giant meteor is about to hit Earth. As chaos spreads across the world, Inuyashiki flies toward the incoming meteor with the intent to protect his family from the impending disaster.
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Frequently asked questions
- How many episodes does Inuyashiki have?
- Inuyashiki has 11 episodes.
- When did Inuyashiki come out?
- Inuyashiki came out in 2017.
- Which studio made Inuyashiki?
- Inuyashiki was produced by MAPPA.
- Who directed Inuyashiki?
- Inuyashiki was directed by Keiichi Satou.
- Is Inuyashiki finished?
- Current status of Inuyashiki: Finished.