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- 1EP 1
Akira meets a shadowless man named Shirogane who transforms him into a Shin to fight kokuchi monsters.
Apr 8, 2008Easygoing student Akira Nikaido encounters Shirogane, a shadowless stranger claiming to be a shadow, who vanishes after their meeting. Later, Akira and friend Kengo rescue child Haruka from bullies at an arcade, attracting the attention of school prefect Aya. She demands they accompany her to school to retrieve a forgotten dragon plushie. On the way back, they are attacked by shadow monsters called kokuchi. Aya is injured when her plushie is destroyed, and Akira’s attempt to fight back fails as his sword breaks. Shirogane reappears, creating a barrier to protect them. Akira runs through the barrier, loses his shadow, and faces death. Shirogane offers a deal: Akira becomes a Shin with special powers in exchange for survival. The next morning, Akira learns he cannot return to being human and is invisible to others. Shirogane vanishes, leaving Akira confused but alive.
- 2EP 2
Akira questions reality as Shirogane reveals their bond and they battle a Kokuchi at school.
Apr 15, 2008Akira wakes beside Shirogane, unsure if the previous night was real. Shirogane confirms their connection and asks for trust, though Akira remains skeptical. At school, Shirogane acts as Akira's shadow to keep him visible to humans. A Kokuchi attacks, prompting Shirogane to release Akira, reverting him to a Shin. They leap from the fifth floor to fight; Akira distracts the enemy while Shirogane seals the portal. Shirogane saves Akira from a fatal blow but suffers a deep bite. They retreat to Bar Still, where the blind Master, possessing strong psychic abilities, heals them. The Master explains the Doppler item, which allows Akira to regain human form independently, ending Shirogane's constant advances.
- 3EP 3
Akira and Shirogane confront Mayu's parasitic possession at Kengo's residence.
Apr 22, 2008Mayu visits Kengo and Akira after drinking at Bar Still, displaying aggressive behavior linked to a Kokuchi parasite. Shirogane warns that her strong ESP sense and inner darkness attracted the entity. Kengo attempts an exorcism with salt, but it fails as Mayu overpowers him. Shirogane prepares to kill Mayu to stop the nearly merged parasite, despite Akira's protests. Kengo intervenes, causing Mayu to regain consciousness and the parasite to depart. Akira then destroys the expelled entity, resolving the crisis without killing Mayu.
- 4EP 4
Aya confronts Hiroki as the Sword-Killer while Akira and Kengo battle Kokuchi threats.
Apr 29, 2008Akira and Kengo learn about the Kokuchi and Shirogane from Aya, who forces them to observe her kendo lesson with teacher Hiroki Tsukikage. Despite her strength, Aya loses to her senpai, who promises Iai training with real swords the next day. Hiroki becomes frustrated by street corruption, encountering ungrateful students and prostitutes. News breaks of a Sword-Killer injuring people Hiroki saw previously. When Hiroki fails to meet Aya, Akira, and Kengo, Mayu is attacked by the killer for her attire. Aya intervenes, deflecting a katana strike, and Akira and Kengo arrive to help. The killer is revealed to be Hiroki. Akira and Kengo defeat the Kokuchi, prompting Aya to awaken her powers to finish them. Shirogane advises Akira to recruit comrades, leading him to accept Aya while dismissing Kengo’s request.
- 5EP 5
Akira accepts Kengo as an ally after he proves his worth in battle against Kokuchi.
May 13, 2008At Bar Still, Kengo confronts Akira and Aya about his exclusion from the group, citing his perceived uselessness in combat. He leaves to fight bullies, inadvertently saving Haruka, and is left alone by his rescuer. Meanwhile, Aya urges Akira to apologize, reminding him of Kengo’s lifelong loyalty. A blue-haired man named Nanaya arrives with a subordinate, Ruru, who explains that Shirogane maintains balance between the Light and Shadow worlds. Nanaya leaves a Kokuchi-possessed Kengo to attack Akira. After Akira frees Kengo, he initially refuses to involve him further to protect him. However, Kengo insists on joining. Akira retrieves an Al Cesta glove from Shirogane’s coat, officially accepting Kengo as a comrade.
- 6EP 6
The group visits Haruka Kujou and confronts escaped servants Kyou and Rin.
May 20, 2008Akira, Kengo, and Aya visit Haruka Kujou to uncover her family's dark history involving former head Shinnosuke Kujou and his demonic rituals. They are ambushed by Kyou and Rin, two sealed servants who escaped through Kengo's manipulation. During the battle, Aya summons her Kuresame, manifesting as samurai armor and a katana. The trio, joined by Shirogane, exorcises the pair after learning they were victims of Shinnosuke's evil experiments. Nanaya had previously protected them from suffering by possessing them with Kokuchi. Following the conflict, Haruka befriends Akira, expanding his circle beyond Kengo, who remains comically trapped in the basement.
- 7EP 7
Shou Mikami's secret identity as Shouko is revealed, leading to a Kokuchi possession incident.
May 27, 2008Bar Still hires Shou Mikami, whom Aya and Mayu both admire. Shou dates Mayu, then reveals to Akira that he is actually Shouko Mikami, a woman. Attempting to confess this truth to Mayu, Shou is misinterpreted by Aya as proposing marriage. Mayu becomes heartbroken upon learning the reality. Distraught, Shou is possessed by a Kokuchi and attacks Mayu, but Akira and others intervene to save her. Following the incident, Shou decides to admire Aya, finding her strangely manly. This episode explores the complications arising from Shou's hidden gender identity and the resulting misunderstandings among the staff at Bar Still.
- 8EP 8
Saou Boys Club Rehearsal Accidents and Possession Incident
Jun 3, 2008During an acting club rehearsal, Saou Boys Club members ask Akira to star as Hamlet. He reluctantly accepts, but dangerous accidents threaten his life. Sawaguchi, a female director and club member, volunteers for the role, but Maki, a talented actor, insists only Akira can play Hamlet. Hurt by Maki's refusal, Sawaguchi becomes possessed by a Kokuchi. Akira and others save her from the spirit. Following the rescue, Maki and Sawaguchi confess their love for each other. The group then proceeds to stage the play, which ultimately achieves great success.
- 9EP 9
Akira and friends investigate a strange mansion for Haruka to help Yuriko find her jade baby.
Jun 10, 2008Acting on Haruka's request, Akira and his companions travel to an unusual mansion to assist Yuriko, whose parents have vanished and who is searching for a jade baby. Following a rest at the hot springs, Nanaya appears and traps the group with an army of Kokuchi. The narrative reveals that Yuriko's parents were consumed by shadows, but prior to their disappearance, they entrusted their wishes to a statue. This artifact ultimately saves Akira and his friends from the threat. Although the mansion is destroyed in the ensuing conflict, Yuriko achieves emotional closure regarding her parents after locating the jade baby within the protective statue.
- 10EP 10
Idol Jun Fujisaki's Fraudulent Incident and the Battle Against His Inner Darkness
Jun 17, 2008Popular idol Jun Fujisaki transfers to Akira's school following a controversial incident, revealing he and Akira were friends in their first year. Jun previously invited Akira to join his career, but Akira declined to maintain his current life. Jun confesses that the incident, which involved him striking a man, was staged as self-defense. Public perception paints Jun as arrogant and villainous, fueling his internal rage. This anger attracts Nanaya, who merges a Kokuchi with Jun. Consequently, Akira, Kengo, Shirogane, and Aya must confront Jun to save him from his own destructive emotions and the external threat.
- 11EP 11
Shirogane falls ill, prompting Nanaya to kidnap Kengo and Aya to lure him out.
Jun 24, 2008Shirogane experiences a strange dream and becomes ill, causing the team to postpone their strategy against Nanaya so he can rest. Enraged by his boss's loss of hope, Nanaya kidnaps Kengo and Aya to force Shirogane to act. While Shirogane remains in bed, Akira ventures out to rescue his friends but is nearly killed by Nanaya. Shirogane arrives to save Akira but collapses immediately after. Seizing the opportunity, Nanaya captures the weakened Shirogane and takes him away. Akira is left staring into the darkness, furious that he failed to save Shirogane.
- 12EP 12
Team attempts rescue of Shirogane while Akira fights Nanaya and gains new power
Jul 1, 2008The group sets out with the primary objective of retrieving Shirogane. Meanwhile, Shirogane endures torture but displays no signs of yielding or weakness. Akira and her companions arrive at the scene, leading to a confrontation with Nanaya. During this battle, Akira acquires a new weapon and unlocks a stronger power. The narrative focuses on the rescue mission and the subsequent combat encounter that results in Akira's enhanced abilities.
- 13EP 13
Akira's team searches for Kengo while Kouni reveals his loyalty to Akira
Jul 8, 2008Akira and his companions set out to locate Kengo and Akira's friend, Kouni. Kouni finds them first and peeks under Aya's skirt. Shortly after, three strong men challenge Kouni to a fight. Kouni moves so quickly that the attackers can barely see him, allowing him to defeat them easily. Later, Shirogane sneaks out while Akira sleeps to meet Kouni, indicating they already know each other. Akira arrives minutes later, surprising them. After a battle with simple kokuchi, the entire team reunites. Kouni declares that he will serve Akira, his king, solidifying his allegiance to the group.
- 14EP 14
Kouni receives a new assignment to separate a Mafian's son from his sister
Jul 15, 2008Kouni is assigned a new task that involves separating a Mafian's son from his girlfriend, who happens to be Kengo's sister. The situation becomes complicated when the son suffers from heartbreak, which causes kokuchi to appear. This supernatural development adds a layer of difficulty to the assignment, as Kouni must navigate both the emotional turmoil of the individuals involved and the emerging presence of these entities. The narrative focuses on the intersection of personal relationships and the strange occurrences that arise from the son's distress.
- 15EP 15
Aya Investigates High School Mysteries With Friends Before Maya Falls Ill
Jul 29, 2008Aya is tasked with investigating five mysteries within her high school. Because she is afraid of ghosts, Akira, Kengo, and Shirogane assist her in the investigation. The group discovers that all the reported mysteries are false. After they believe the matter is resolved, Maya falls ill and visits a doctor. This physician is deeply dissatisfied with his current position, as he finds treating mild sickness at a high school and university unfulfilling. Consequently, he becomes possessed by Kokuchi.
- 16EP 16
Investigating the Artist Momiji Reveals a Portrait Linking Haruka to His Grandfather
Aug 5, 2008The group examines a painting by Momiji that depicts Akira in his Shadow form battling Kokuchi. Their investigation reveals that Momiji is the great-grandchild of a renowned artist who created a portrait of Haruka’s grandfather decades ago. This earlier work bears a striking resemblance to Haruka himself. Now elderly and physically incapable of drawing, the original artist has been possessed by Kokuchi due to lingering vengeance. The narrative connects these artistic legacies, showing how the past influences the current conflict between Akira and the entity controlling the artist.
- 17EP 17
Akira is blackmailed into joining both tennis and boxing clubs, facing a scheduling conflict and Kokuchi possession.
Aug 12, 2008Aya and Kengo ask Akira to join their respective tennis and boxing clubs. He initially refuses, but an embarrassing secret from his past forces him to accept. This disrupts his usual routine, forcing him to participate in club activities. The conflict escalates when both matches are scheduled for the same day, causing the team captains to compete for his attention. Ruru arrives with Kokuchi, who possesses the opposing sides. Feeling used as a pawn, Akira fights all of the Kokuchi alone. Ultimately, he manages to complete every challenge issued to him, resolving the situation through his own efforts despite the pressure and manipulation involved in the dual commitments.
- 18EP 18
Shirogane and Akira argue while Shirogane dates Ruru and Kengo dates elsewhere
Aug 19, 2008Following an argument between Shirogane and Akira, Shirogane goes on a date with Ruru while Kengo has his own date. Akira is taken by Aya and Kou to spy on Kengo. During the outing, Akira notices Shirogane and Ruru together. Feeling jealous, Akira becomes angry and approaches the couple to investigate their interaction. Shirogane clarifies his position and explains his loyalties once again to Akira during this confrontation.
- 19EP 19
Haruka retreats to his family's deserted island to discuss Kokuchi strategies with Kengo.
Aug 26, 2008Haruka brings the group to his family's deserted island to rest and discuss the Kokuchi threat. During the night, Kengo is attacked by an unknown assailant. The episode focuses on the mystery surrounding this sudden assault and the search for the culprit. Haruka and the others must determine who is responsible for the attack while staying on the isolated island. The narrative builds tension as they try to identify the attacker amidst the quiet environment. The story centers on the immediate aftermath of the incident and the group's reaction to the danger.
- 20EP 20
Akira helps a butler in trouble during a chaotic audition with a playful young mistress.
Sep 2, 2008Akira and his companions are recruited by Haruka and Hikojurou to assist a butler facing dismissal. The group attends an audition for the position, but the plan fails as the young mistress enjoys the proceedings. During the final task, the butler becomes jealous upon seeing Akira with the mistress's handkerchief. This emotion causes him to be possessed by the Kokuchi. However, the entity is defeated with ease. Following the incident, the butler and the young mistress reconcile and make up.
- 21EP 21
Kou assists a fleeing prince who faces assassination and demonic possession by his brother.
Sep 9, 2008Kou encounters a European prince seeking refuge from an assassination attempt at his home. He brings the guest to Master’s bar, where Mayu introduces him as a new handsome man, and Kengo nicknames him An-chan. The prince, unfamiliar with formal schooling due to private tutors, visits the academy and becomes overwhelmed by admirers. An assassin attacks Haruka’s house but is captured by Kou after missing his target. Kou reveals the prince hired the hit to frame his younger brother, George, who actually admires him. The prince flees to a forest and is possessed by a Kokuchi summoned by Ruru. Kou defeats the entity with his words and physical force. Upon waking, Andrew sees his brother George, who is less attractive than rumored. The brothers depart, but Andrew asks Kou again about his previous offer, which Kou declines.
- 22EP 22
Sealed darkness opens, revealing a red sky and a suspected spy among the group.
Sep 16, 2008Shirogane’s sealed barriers rupture, triggering a red-sky phenomenon and a surge of Kokuchi attacks. Kou is overwhelmed by the enemy numbers while Haruka suspects a traitor within their ranks. Akira, Kengo, and Aya flee to Kou-nii during the school assault. Shirogane arrives with a smile, but Haruka accuses him of being the spy. Ruru intervenes, claiming the plan was exposed, though Shirogane denies this. He takes Akira to an abandoned building for a close, intimate conversation. Kou arrives and dives from a height with Shirogane, ultimately sacrificing himself to kill Shirogane.
- 23EP 23
Akira confronts Haruka and Ruru while Shirogane’s true nature as a shadow is revealed.
Sep 23, 2008Akira, Aya, and Kengo travel to Haruka’s mansion with Master and Mayu, carrying Shirogane’s cane. Upon arrival, possessed maids lead them to Ushi-sama and Ruru. Ruru summons Kokuchi to attack, but Akira refuses to transform, claiming his current form suffices. He distracts a large Kokuchi, allowing Kengo and Aya to defeat the smaller ones. Akira strikes the large Kokuchi with the cane, which falls near Ushi-sama. Ruru carries Ushi-sama away safely. Haruka is revealed to be Ushi-sama, not his grandfather. Haruka urges Akira to transform, prompting Akira to throw a doppelgänger doll. Shirogane emerges, explaining he became Akira’s shadow after Kou faked his death using blinding light to protect Akira from a spy. Haruka asks for her brother, and Kou appears. Haruka flees with Ruru, leaving possessed maids behind. Kou offers to handle them, while Akira’s group pursues Haruka. Aya playfully thanks Kou for his harassment before they depart.
- 24EP 24
Shirogane returns to the Shadow World after Akira saves Haruka from the King of Darkness.
Sep 30, 2008The group pursues Haruka, revealed to be Ushi-sama, into Mt. Fuji. Aya and Kengo separate from Akira and Shirogane to handle obstacles, including an attack on Shirogane by a possessed butler. Akira confronts Haruka, revealing the truth and summoning the King of Darkness, who captures Haruka. Shirogane attempts a rescue, but Akira transforms into his Rei form at the last moment to save Haruka, who pleads to stay with his nakama. The group reunites with Mayu and Master. Shirogane regains his Darkness powers from Akira and returns to the Shadow World, though Master questions his safety. Life returns to normal, and Akira resumes his previous routine.
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Frequently asked questions
- How many episodes does Monochrome Factor have?
- Monochrome Factor has 24 episodes.
- When did Monochrome Factor come out?
- Monochrome Factor came out in 2008.
- Which studio made Monochrome Factor?
- Monochrome Factor was produced by A.C.G.T..
- Who directed Monochrome Factor?
- Monochrome Factor was directed by Yuu Kou.
- Is Monochrome Factor finished?
- Current status of Monochrome Factor: Finished.