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2 / 2- 25EP 25
Masaru and Lise crash land on Mont Saint-Michel while Arlequino tours Éléonore on the airship.
Apr 11, 2019Masaru, Lise, and Guri-pon pursue Faceless’s airship but are shot down by Harlequin, forcing a crash landing on Mont Saint-Michel. Onboard, Arlequino shows Éléonore automata like Captain Graziano and Brighella, all serving Faceless without empathy. On the island, Dr. Lao and his beasts attack; Lise holds them off while Masaru flees into the monastery. There, the resurrected Colombine offers to help save Éléonore, but Naya Steele disables her. Masaru’s pity moves Naya to assist him, leading to an underground facility storing the original Shirogane-O bodies. Meanwhile, Arlequino saves Lise from a beast, experiencing an unfamiliar feeling when she smiles. Lise evades further attacks but falls into a deep pit after tripping in the dark.
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Lise Tames Beasts Created by Dr. Lao While Masaru Faces Android-O Confrontation
Apr 18, 2019Lise escapes a pit of failed creations by Dr. Lao, including Gorgon, Basilisk, Unicorn, and Cerberus. Unicorn kills Dr. Lao, revealing it holds the brain of Beast, who killed Lise's sister. Elsewhere, Faceless beats Éléonore to possess Masaru's body and win her love. Colombine explains to Masaru that Shirogane-O's precious bodies are stored safely while mechanical versions act in the real world. Naya and the Android-O's trap them, but Masaru opens the capsules, horrifying the Android-O's with their aged human forms. During the chaos, Colombine frees Masaru, but Naya attacks him due to her aging. Masaru disables her, causing her death. He exits but faces Faceless and his new automatons.
- 27EP 27
Masaru battles automatons while Faceless prepares to launch Éléonore via rocket to Alpha station
Apr 25, 2019Masaru fights Faceless and three master automatons until Guri-pon provides the marionette Harlequin for assistance. Lise breaks through the automaton cordon to reach a chamber with a rocket ship. Arlequino reveals Faceless plans to transport himself and Éléonore to the Alpha space station. Harlequin chains Éléonore into the rocket as the launch countdown starts. Colombine joins Lise to fight the automatons, allowing Masaru to pursue Faceless. Faceless defeats Masaru and uses a download device to transfer his consciousness into the boy. Five minutes later, Faceless inhabits Masaru's body and stages a mock fight in front of Éléonore, pretending to lose. However, the original Faceless suspects he does not fully control the body, which may still retain some of Masaru's consciousness.
- 28EP 28
Masaru confronts Faceless while Colombine battles an automaton before a rocket launch and explosion.
May 2, 2019Faceless invades Masaru’s mind, but Masaru questions him about Aqua Vitae. Masaru reveals he controls his body after drinking Éléonore’s blood, which grants superior healing and resistance to memory downloads. Outside, Colombine fights a Diamantina automaton resembling Goldilocks that creates sharp-toothed teddy bears. Desperate, Masaru dismantles Éléonore to free her from her chains. During the rocket launch, Masaru and Éléonore escape the capsule, leaving Faceless alone in space. Colombine uses her powers for a soft landing before a fiery explosion. Narumi arrives at Mont Saint-Michel via the Long-legged Clown Express and meets Arlequino, who gives him the unconscious Lise. Masaru finds Colombine’s remains after the explosion and embraces her, weeping for her sacrifice.
- 29EP 29
Shirogane's Secret: Éléonore's Loyalty Tested and Faceless's Global Threat Revealed
May 9, 2019Éléonore remains with the Zonapha Syndrome Research Institute survivors, facing suspicion from Fou, Narumi, and allies who doubt her loyalty to Faceless. Although she passes their test, Ming Xia, injured by Faceless' automatons, continues to distrust her. Meanwhile, Faceless appears as a handsome young man broadcasting from orbit, announcing that he has ordered all Apollyon to accelerate the Zonapha Syndrome spread, which will kill everyone on Earth in two weeks. Fou determines the only solution is to stop the Zonapha bugs and plans to send Harry to the space station via a launch pad 10,000 away in remote Russia. To prove Éléonore's sincerity, Guy shows Ming Xia the water treatment facility, revealing that shirogane Éléonore has been draining her Aqua Vitae enriched blood into the drinking water daily to heal Zonapha Syndrome sufferers.
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Guy's Final Stand and Masaru's Race to Catch Narumi
May 16, 2019Narumi abandons his duel with Guy after discovering Guy’s body is crystallizing. Masaru learns from teacher Sharon Montfort that Narumi survived her automata attack and rushes to find him. At Fou's headquarters, Narumi, Éléonore, and the Nakamachi Circus prepare to transport Harry by train to the launch pad, while Fou and other humans leave by helicopter for the Bodny Cosmodrome. Guy Christoph Resh remains behind with Olympia to delay Captain Graziano and the automata. Masaru arrives to find Guy nearly fully crystallized. Before dying, Guy urges Masaru to pursue the train and triggers an explosion that destroys himself and 3,000 automata, sealing the railway tunnel.
- 31EP 31
Nakamachi Circus members share pasts while Vilma Thorne fights Wild West Jane with blood-tinted knives.
May 23, 2019Captain Graziano and his partner survive an explosion, reuniting with automata and Wild West Jane, who is carried by Keniss and Anoss. Vilma Thorne distributes knives tinted with Éléonore's blood, which prove lethal to the automata. During this time, Nakamachi Circus members share personal histories; Shinobu recalls his wife Fusae and the orphans Nori and Hiro, while Vilma remembers her brother Jim, who died of Zonapha Syndrome. Wild West Jane and Lady Spider confront Masaru, who stops Anoss and Lady Spider. Keniss and Wild West Jane pursue the train, firing Zonapha-filled bullets. Vilma returns fire but is severely wounded by Wild West Jane's explosive ammunition. In a final exchange, the two women throw their knives at each other, killing both Vilma and Wild West Jane. Masaru arrives, destroys Keniss, and witnesses Vilma falling from the train.
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Shinobe consoles Masaru while Nakamichi Circus members view Éléonore's memories and prepare for an ambush.
May 30, 2019Shinobe Nakamachi comforts Masaru regarding Vilma’s death, explaining that the Nakamichi Circus witnessed Éléonore’s memories. She lived for 90 years fighting automata as a circus performer until meeting Narumi, which altered her path. Masaru is barred from seeing her before his space mission against Faceless, while Narumi remains distant. The Nakamichis spot Lady Spider and Captain Graziano pursuing the train. Shinobu notes Fou’s warning that automata mimic human techniques if not met with weapons. Arlequino and Pantalone detect Bringhella and Harlequin planning an ambush. They request Éléonore’s Permission to intervene, which she grants while ordering their safe return.
- 33EP 33
The Nakamachi Trio battles Lady Spider while Arlequino and Harlequin clash with their rivals.
Jun 6, 2019The Nakamachi Trio of Shinobu, Nori and Hiro attack Lady Spider on a train heading to the Russian launch pad. She disguises herself as Fusae to foil them, forcing Shinobu and Hiro to use circus tricks for distraction. Nori separates the carriage and destroys the tracks, allowing the trio to kill Lady Spider with Vilma's knife. Meanwhile, Arlequino fights Bringhella using sound waves from his lute, but hidden rockets destroy him. Harlequin defeats Pantalone, confessing his love for Francine and desire for Éléonore. Enraged by Pantalone's laughter, Harlequin tears him apart. He then boards the train, where Éléonore steps in front of Narumi to protect him.
- 34EP 34
Narumi and Masaru defeat automata and Graziano before space shuttle launch.
Jun 13, 2019Éléonore fights Harlequin to protect Narumi, but Bringhella intervenes. Narumi counters Bringhella’s missile with a martial arts punch, winning the duel. Simultaneously, Masaru pilots the Jack-O-Lantern puppet, utilizing his grandfather’s downloaded skills to defeat Captain Graziano. The train reaches the launch pad, where Narumi prepares for orbit. A horde of automata attacks, prompting Narumi to fight them off. He senses a rear guard defender but cannot identify the ally. After eliminating the automata, Narumi turns to thank his companion. Masaru reveals himself by blinding Narumi with a camera flashbulb, ending the confrontation.
- 35EP 35
Masaru departs for space while Narumi defeats Harlequin and confesses love to Éléonore.
Jun 20, 2019Masaru confesses he blinded Narumi to board a space shuttle and leave her on Earth for Éléonore. Lise allows his departure but says a tearful goodbye. In the township, Harlequin pursues an unconscious Éléonore dressed in a wedding gown. Despite blood loss, she directs the blinded Narumi to smash Harlequin to pieces. As the shuttle launches, Narumi and Éléonore embrace and declare their love, watched by dying Arlequino and Pantalone. Eiryō Ashihana stops automaton Pinball-K from firing at the rocket but is fatally shot. Masaru reaches the space station, finding a town facsimile filled with Francine-like automatons. He meets Faceless, who inhabits a young man cloned from his old cells, and pleads for the Zonapha cure.
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Masaru seeks a cure from Faceless amid station destruction and Éléonore’s saving song.
Jun 27, 2019Masaru begs Faceless for the Zonapha cure, but he refuses and attacks with a new Arlequin automaton. Faceless accuses Masaru of loving Éléonore and attempts to kill him. Diamantina arrives, destroying Francine automata, but Faceless dismantles her when she demands his love. Before dying, she stabs him and triggers explosions, sending the space station toward Earth. Faceless agrees to help Masaru redirect the debris using combined remnants of Arlequin and Jack-O-Lantern. As Faceless bleeds from the wound, he reveals that Éléonore’s singing transforms the Zonapha bugs into a cure. Éléonore sings, saving humanity, while Masaru escapes to Earth. Faceless remains with his creation, Guri-pon. Six years later, Narumi and Éléonore run a circus in war-torn areas, while an older Masaru, wearing a bear suit, saves children from criminals.
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Frequently asked questions
- How many episodes does Karakuri Circus have?
- Karakuri Circus has 36 episodes.
- When did Karakuri Circus come out?
- Karakuri Circus came out in 2018.
- Which studio made Karakuri Circus?
- Karakuri Circus was produced by Studio VOLN.
- Who directed Karakuri Circus?
- Karakuri Circus was directed by Tomoyuki Shimizu.
- Is Karakuri Circus finished?
- Current status of Karakuri Circus: Finished.