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1EP 1Kuro and Benkei seek refuge in Kuromitsu's forest while Kuro falls ill and faces mortal danger.
Oct 7, 2008Kuro and Benkei flee from pursuers and take shelter in the forest belonging to Kuromitsu. During their stay, Kuro becomes sick, prompting Benkei to depart in search of medicine. While Benkei is away, the pursuers launch an attack against Kuro and Kuromitsu. The assault results in Kuro sustaining fatal injuries. In the aftermath of the violence, Kuromitsu presents Kuro with an offer of eternal life, fundamentally altering the fate of the wounded fugitive amidst the chaos of the forest refuge.
2EP 2Corrupt samurai beheads Kuro, leading to Kuromitsu's desperate body swap and Benkei's betrayal
Oct 14, 2008A corrupt wandering samurai attacks Kuro and Kuromitsu in a town near her home, beheading Kuro. Kuromitsu kills the attacker and attaches Kuro's head to the samurai's body. Flashbacks reveal Kuro drinking Kuromitsu's blood, but his transformation is interrupted by an enemy hunting Kuromitsu for the secret to her immortality. This enemy recruits Benkei as their new leader. Benkei then beheads Kuro, complicating the situation further. The events highlight the violent conflict surrounding Kuromitsu's secret and the betrayal by those she trusts, as Kuro's fate remains uncertain following the beheading and the subsequent body swap orchestrated by Kuromitsu.
3EP 3Kuro Awakens in Post-Apocalyptic Asuka and Fights Red Imperial Army
Oct 21, 2008Kuro regains consciousness in a forest within a post-apocalyptic setting, possessing no recollection of his arrival. He proceeds to a ruined city named Asuka to locate Kuromitsu. During his search, he encounters Karuta, a member of the Haniwa resistance. The Red Imperial Army subsequently assaults the building serving as a front for the Haniwa headquarters. Upon identifying the soldiers' emblem as identical to those responsible for hunting Kuromitsu, Kuro engages the Red Imperial Army in combat to defend the resistance members.
4EP 4Kuro recovers at Rai's apartment and meets Izana regarding the Haniwa rebels
Oct 28, 2008Following his battle with the Red Imperial Army, Kuro recuperates at Rai's residence. Rai introduces Kuro to Izana, who presents a specific proposition. Izana states that he has the ability to reunite Kuro with Kuromitsu. However, this assistance is conditional upon Kuro agreeing to join the Haniwa rebels. The group is actively opposing the Red Imperial Army. Kuro must decide whether to accept this alliance to achieve his goal of finding Kuromitsu. The narrative focuses on the immediate aftermath of the conflict and the strategic negotiations taking place within the apartment setting.
5EP 5Saniwa leads Kuro to rebel leader who promises reunion with Kuromitsu
Nov 4, 2008The Haniwa escort Kuro to meet the rebel leader known as Saniwa. During this meeting, she makes a promise to reunite Kuro with Kuromitsu. Meanwhile, the Red Imperial Army is actively seeking Kuromitsu's blood. Their specific goal is to use this blood to breed an army of enhanced soldiers. This development highlights the dangerous stakes involved in the search for Kuromitsu and the broader conflict surrounding the rebel forces and the imperial military.
6EP 6Al-Qadr: Arashiyama and Red Imperial Army assault Haniwa HQ and Saniwa's residence seeking Kuromitsu's blood.
Nov 11, 2008Arashiyama leads the Red Imperial Army in a coordinated attack targeting both the Haniwa headquarters and Saniwa's private residence. The primary objective of this military operation is to locate and obtain the blood of Kuromitsu. This aggressive maneuver represents a significant escalation in the conflict, as the forces move directly into areas previously considered secure. The assault on these two distinct locations suggests a strategic effort to corner their target and secure the biological material they seek. The involvement of the Red Imperial Army indicates a high-level commitment to this specific goal, highlighting the critical importance of Kuromitsu's blood to their broader plans.
7EP 7Kuro and Haniwa discover Kagura Village residents slaughtered and Kuromitsu missing
Nov 18, 2008Kuro and the Haniwa journey to the underground village of Kagura. Upon arrival, they find the residents slaughtered. They also discover that Kuromitsu is gone. The source material is Wikipedia.
8EP 8Kagetsu tortures Saniwa for Kuromitsu's location before Kuromitsu kills her and Saniwa dies.
Nov 25, 2008The Red Imperial sorceress Kagetsu subjects Saniwa to torture in an effort to discover the whereabouts of Kuromitsu. Kuromitsu suddenly appears and kills Kagetsu. He then instructs Kuro to go to the Red Imperial headquarters before disappearing once more. Following these events, Saniwa dies. The sequence of violence concludes with the sorceress dead, the target missing, and Saniwa deceased, leaving Kuro with a specific directive regarding the enemy base.
9EP 9Kuro and Haniwa journey to Tokyo's Red Imperial HQ while Karuta meets his end
Dec 2, 2008Kuro and the Haniwa travel to the Red Imperial HQ in Tokyo. During this journey, Karuta dies. The group continues their mission to the headquarters located in the capital city. The events lead to the death of Karuta as they navigate the situation at the Red Imperial HQ. The narrative focuses on their arrival and the tragic outcome for one of the characters involved in the expedition to the imperial facility.
10EP 10Kuro and Rai captured by Red Imperial Army while Kuon revealed as infiltrator
Dec 9, 2008Kuro and Rai find themselves captured by the Red Imperial Army during this episode. The narrative reveals that Kuon is actually a Red Imperial agent. He infiltrated the Haniwa organization under the specific command of Kuromitsu. This disclosure exposes Kuon's true allegiance and his role within the group. The events highlight the tension between the captured protagonists and the revealed traitor within their ranks. The summary confirms the infiltration details without elaborating on further plot developments or character motivations beyond these established facts.
11EP 11Kuro defeats Hasegawa and Kuon after learning of Kuromitsu's body plan
Dec 16, 2008Hasegawa intends to decapitate Kuro to utilize his body for scientific experiments. In response, Kuro kills Hasegawa. Subsequently, Kuon kills Rai and reveals to Kuro that Kuromitsu had planned to use Kuro's body as a perfect new vessel. Upon hearing this information, Kuro proceeds to kill Kuon. The sequence of events concludes with Kuro eliminating both Hasegawa and Kuon after uncovering the true intentions behind the body transfer scheme.
12EP 12Kuro defeats Benkei, loses his head, and wakes with amnesia to resume his search.
Dec 23, 2008Kuro faces off against the Red Emperor, who is identified as Benkei, and successfully kills him. Immediately after this victory, Kuromitsu decapitates Kuro and transfers his head onto a fresh body. Kuro subsequently regains consciousness in a forest setting, completely deprived of his memory. With no recollection of his past, he embarks on a new journey to locate Kuromitsu, starting his quest from scratch in this unfamiliar environment.
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Frequently asked questions
- How many episodes does Kurozuka have?
- Kurozuka has 12 episodes.
- When did Kurozuka come out?
- Kurozuka came out in 2008.
- Which studio made Kurozuka?
- Kurozuka was produced by MADHOUSE.
- Who directed Kurozuka?
- Kurozuka was directed by Tetsurou Araki.
- Is Kurozuka finished?
- Current status of Kurozuka: Finished.











