Phantom: Requiem for the Phantom
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EP 1Amnesiac boy fights masked attacker and becomes assassin Zwei alongside Ein.
Apr 3, 2009A Japanese teenager awakens in an empty room with no memory of his identity or past. He realizes he is a tourist and recalls someone trying to kill him. While exploring the abandoned building, he is monitored by a man collecting data and attacked by a masked figure who demands he fight or die. The boy fights back, cracking the attacker's mask to reveal a girl. A vision shows their souls, with the boy seeing himself on a swing next to the girl. Reality returns, and he finds himself surrounded by a desert. The girl, introduced as Ein, offers him a choice: live as an assassin named Zwei or die. These events are interspersed with a flash forward of Zwei and Ein working as "Phantom" for the organization Inferno. They eliminate a mafia boss and his guards in Las Vegas, demonstrating their power.
EP 2Ein trains Zwei for Inferno missions while Claudia reveals his identity and Scythe Master deploys Ein to the US.
Apr 10, 2009After agreeing to collaborate with Inferno for several days, Ein conducts personal training for Zwei to refine his skills as a potential assassin. This regimen includes martial arts sparring and small arms usage to prepare him for upcoming Inferno-approved missions. Claudia enters the complex immediately after the Scythe Master picks up Ein, remaining undetected. She informs Zwei about Inferno’s objectives and offers him hope to discover his true identity before departing with a farewell. Meanwhile, the Scythe Master deploys Ein on an assassination mission in the United States to eliminate a person of interest.
EP 3Zwei faces a lethal test against Lieutenant Wallace after hesitation leads to the awakening of his killer instincts.
Apr 17, 2009Following training with Ein, Zwei is ordered to assassinate Lieutenant Wallace, a Navy SEAL who sold weapons to Inferno and terrorists. Wallace’s actions endangered the group after an FBI agent died in Mexico, prompting a duel to the death. Initially hesitant and nearly killed, Zwei’s survival instinct awakens his assassination skills. He wounds Wallace with a combat knife to the right arm before shooting him in the head. Regretting the act, Zwei struggles with inner conflict. Ein advises him to accept his identity as Zwei, but Zwei refuses. Ein agrees to kill him, yet fires away instead. This act causes Zwei to fully awaken, driven by his desire to live.
EP 4Ein and Zwei assassinate Don Lucio with Scythe Master's help before going abroad
Apr 24, 2009Ein and Zwei receive their first joint assignment to eliminate Don Lucio, the leader of a Dallas, Texas mafia family. Since the target remains inside his mansion, the two Phantom assassins face a single opportunity to succeed or fail. They receive unexpected assistance from Scythe Master, who arrives to facilitate their escape. This support enables Ein and Zwei to kill their target and flee safely. Following this successful mission, they are sent overseas to hide. During this time, Zwei reflects on his successful indoctrination by Inferno, recognizing his transformation into a skilled hired killer.
EP 5Inferno targets Tony Stone's mafia family while Claudia uses Zwei for surveillance and protection.
May 1, 2009Inferno attempts to contact Tony Stone’s Los Angeles mafia, which is actively dismantling drug operations at Melanie Square. Claudia invites Zwei to her estate to serve as a secondary bodyguard and spy for reconnaissance on Tony’s family. When Inferno’s influence efforts fail because Tony refuses to comply, Tony attempts to assassinate Claudia and Lizzie to demonstrate his defiance. Anticipating this move, Inferno deploys Ein and Zwei to eliminate the entire mafia organization and assassinate Tony’s wife and only child, proving their formidable power. The episode concludes with a mysterious scene of a falling can and a strange dog in an alley, hinting at future revelations regarding a holy cross shadow.
EP 6Tony's mafia plans revenge while Scythe Master executes assassinations with Ein and Zwei.
May 8, 2009Survivors of Tony's mafia intend to expose Inferno by leaking information about mobsters suspected of supporting the group, aiming to dismantle its secrecy. However, Inferno anticipates this move. The Scythe Master exploits the situation to advance his own agenda, ordering Ein and Zwei to work with Lizzie on an assassination spree targeting anti-Inferno leaders on the US West Coast. During a photo session, the Scythe Master reveals his desire to reshape the world according to his will, claiming God observes his path. Consequently, Inferno replaces the assassinated leaders with its own operatives, thereby strengthening its regional influence. A dog appears at Ein and Zwei's apartment and later at the grave of Tony Stone and his family.
EP 7Ein meets Scythe Master while Zwei practices driving and faces McCunnen's advances.
May 15, 2009Ein leaves Zwei to meet Scythe Master, prompting Zwei to practice driving. McCunnen approaches Zwei, causing Scythe Master to warn Ein, who remains unconcerned as she deems Zwei unnecessary for the mission. Scythe Master agrees their pairing was random, a claim later proven false. Ms. McCunnen formulates plans within Inferno. Ein dreams of her past, witnessing Zwei see an assassination of an Inferno reporter by Ein after receiving information. Zwei flees, hiding under a cloak as a transparent dog appears. Ein and Scythe Master eventually catch Zwei, intrigued by his survival skills. Ein wakes Zwei, who asks if she shares his past dreams; she confirms but shows no interest in her history. The duo is assigned to support a Phantom operation stealing 500 kilograms of cocaine. Before departure, Zwei is reassigned to protect Ms. McCunnen instead. Ein insists he obey her orders, while Ms. McCunnen’s plot to eliminate Scythe Master is revealed.
EP 8Reiji Azuma Awakens and Chooses to Protect Ein Over Joining Claudia
May 22, 2009Claudia dispatches Ein to eliminate Inferno henchmen while summoning Zwei to her mansion. She reveals his true identity as Reiji Azuma and provides his Japanese passport, triggering a flood of memories that fully restore his original personality. Shocked by Zwei’s past actions, Reiji considers Claudia’s offer to join her and return to Japan. After contacting his family, he realizes he cannot resume his previous life due to his violent history and a duty to protect Ein. He finds Ein wounded by Lizzie and, despite Claudia’s threat to kill him if he helps, Reiji removes the bullet and secretly evacuates her. This decision defies Claudia’s plan to take over Inferno and eliminate the Scythe Master, setting the stage for their shared destiny.
EP 9Reiji rejects Zwei and saves Ein, who becomes Eren, before being captured by Lizzie and Claudia.
May 29, 2009Reiji abandons his Phantom persona, Zwei, and flees with Ein. Ein attempts suicide due to homelessness, but Reiji intervenes, granting her the new identity of Eren. Eren later encounters Scythe Master after shooting an armed man in an alley. Meanwhile, Lizzie and Claudia capture Reiji in a parking lot as he attempts to hotwire a vehicle. During interrogation, Reiji is accused of aiding Scythe Master’s rebellion against Inferno. Claudia offers to release him and provides a pistol to help save Eren. In exchange, Reiji promises to deal with Scythe Master. This sequence highlights the shifting alliances and the urgent search for Scythe Master by the Inferno organization, while Reiji navigates his new relationship with Eren and his confrontation with Lizzie and Claudia.
EP 10Reiji confronts Scythe Master while battling his Zwei persona and losing Eren in San Francisco
Jun 5, 2009Reiji recalls a conversation with Eren before reconnecting with his Zwei persona to assassinate Scythe Master. Lizzie and her group join the mission in San Francisco under Claudia’s orders. Reiji struggles to control Zwei, causing erratic behavior while empowering the alter ego through his intent to kill. Upon contacting Scythe Master, Reiji discovers his efforts to make Eren independent have failed. During the fight, Eren protects Scythe Master’s escape. Reiji unleashes Zwei’s full power, phasing and tracking his target, but the mental strain causes him to go berserk. Eren intercepts Reiji’s killing shot, falling into the sea. Scythe Master escapes after defeating reinforcements, leaving Reiji stunned. Reiji sinks into the ocean, remembering his promise to Eren, and is later found lifeless on a beach at sunrise.
EP 11recapReiji assumes the Zwei identity while Claudia exhibits suspicious behavior following the conference.
Jun 12, 2009This episode recaps events leading to the finale, noting that three months after Reiji’s near-fatal injury by the Scythe Master in San Francisco’s wharf district, Inferno controlled eastern US crime families with Claudia’s help. Isaac tells Raymond that Claudia acted suspiciously after the conference. She is later seen visiting Romero McCunnen’s grave. Reiji, now using the codename Zwei again after recovering, is declared Phantom by Raymond after eliminating multiple gunmen at an unknown warehouse complex. The narrative highlights the shifting power dynamics within the organization and the lingering consequences of recent violent conflicts, emphasizing Reiji’s return to his former persona and Claudia’s enigmatic actions during this critical period of consolidation.
EP 12Reiji protects Cal Devens after discovering her sister Judy murdered by a professional assassin.
Jun 19, 2009Six months after eliminating the Gambino family's second-in-command, Reiji remains with Claudia to shield innocents from Inferno's violent expansion. While Claudia secures approval from McGuire to negotiate with the Godo clan regarding Japanese export monopolies, she and Reiji travel to Isaac's territory. They discover that Isaac's men and others have been slaughtered by a skilled killer. Among the victims, Reiji identifies a woman named Judy, whose peaceful posture moves him deeply. Lizzie confirms Judy possessed no weapons. Reiji returns to the scene with flowers, where he meets Cal Devens, Judy's sister. Cal reveals she knows the killer's identity and demands to help investigate. Although initially reluctant, Reiji agrees to take Cal under his protection to safeguard her from Inferno and assist in avenging Judy.
EP 13Isaac demands answers regarding stolen funds while Reiji protects Cal from Inferno's wrath.
Jun 26, 2009Isaac commands his assassin Randy to locate the thief of five million dollars from the crime scene, Cal. During recon for Reiji, Lizzie is discovered by a suspicious Isaac, forcing her to confess. Isaac accuses Reiji of lying to hide Cal, seeking interrogation regarding turf shootings and the missing money. Hearing noises, Isaac realizes Reiji is harboring the girl. Reiji chooses protection over bloodshed, deferring to Inferno's head. He reveals Cal lied about seeing the attacker, just as he lied about Lizzie being his friend. Reiji and Lizzie confront McGuire, Isaac, and Claudia. Reiji promises to train Cal, claiming she has killer potential, though she refuses this path. Cal reveals she hid the five million dollars after Judy’s death by stray fire, begging Reiji to avenge her. Reiji remains conflicted between training Cal and avenging Judy without corrupting her.
EP 14Reiji investigates Cal's training and shadows the Godo group in Las Vegas
Jul 3, 2009Before training Cal in firearms, Reiji learns McGuire wants details on her progress. Claudia plans to use Daisuke Godo and his men to expose Isaac, whom she suspects of the Los Angeles shootings. Reiji follows the Godo group in Las Vegas and discovers a henchman dead in his hotel room. He chases the suspected killer toward an elevator, catching a glimpse of someone he believes is Eren. However, Reiji doubts Eren is alive because he recalls accidentally shooting her previously.
EP 15Reiji investigates assassins targeting the Godo clan meeting with Inferno executives.
Jul 10, 2009Daisuke Godo demands answers regarding the murder of his men, prompting Claudia to promise a thorough investigation. Reiji accepts the task of identifying the perpetrators and brings Cal to evaluate potential sniping positions for the upcoming meeting between the Godo clan and Inferno executives. During the event, Reiji engages in counter-sniping and kills one assassin, revealing him to be Randy Weber, Wisemel’s right-hand man. The situation escalates when a second sniper rifle is detected, interrupting the gathering. Godo and his remaining subordinates aim their weapons at the Inferno executives. Reiji harbors a lingering suspicion that Ein survived and is responsible for the second attack, though he struggles to accept this possibility.
EP 16Reiji confronts his fate while Scythe Master manipulates events for revenge.
Jul 17, 2009Claudia kills Isaac to appease Daisuke Godo, though Reiji reveals the sniper attack occurred after Randy Weber’s death, disproving Isaac’s involvement. Reiji plants stolen money at Wisemel’s mansion to implicate him in Judy’s death. At the apartment, Cal offers to assist Reiji, but he refuses to involve her further. Reiji confesses his self-loathing as a member of phantom Zwei, explaining he kills due to karma and divine purpose rather than desire. He weeps, wishing to return to a world of happiness with Cal, asking God to let him join her world upon death. Cal agrees to enter his dark world. Meanwhile, Scythe Master reveals he framed Reiji for killing a Godo clan member to manipulate Shiga and Claudia. The Godo clan leader and his brother force Lizzie to lure Reiji into a trap, as he departs promising to reclaim his true self.
EP 17Claudia’s Deception Exposed as Reiji Faces Betrayal and Explosion
Jul 24, 2009Claudia recalls Romero’s death and vows to take his memories to heaven, while a distorted reflection hints at the Godo clan’s intended fate for her. Reiji discovers a trap set by Daisuke Godo, who reveals he attacked Inferno Cargo to build his market and admits Claudia manipulated everyone to absorb his gang. Shocked by this revelation, Reiji is interrupted by an unknown sniper who kills two Godo men, allowing Lizzie to escape. Reiji confronts the attacker, Eren, now reverting to her Ein persona, who warns that Inferno will kill him. Reiji blames the Scythe Master for Eren’s actions. Meanwhile, Daisuke, remembering his sister Mio, asks his brother Shiga to protect her. Shiga kills Daisuke to prove loyalty to Inferno and prevent war. Lizzie finds Claudia’s mansion empty. Reiji returns to his apartment, hearing Cal’s voice, but the building explodes, leading him to believe she has died.
EP 18Reiji escapes after killing Inferno's men while Scythe Master plots with McGuire and Lizzie executes Claudia.
Jul 31, 2009Reiji eliminates Inferno’s operatives responsible for bombing his apartment and killing Cal, then escapes. Scythe Master and Shiga brief McGuire, revealing her past attempts to kill him via Phantom. She insists Ein must face Zwei while Inferno handles Claudia. In an alley, Reiji discards a call from Claudia, who explains her betrayal and need for escape. Lizzie recalls a promise to follow Claudia even in death. Claudia seeks a heavenly requiem for Romero, accepting her likely demise. Eren is sent to kill Reiji per Scythe’s orders. Scythe discusses his incomplete Zahlen Schwestern project with a comrade, dismissing Eren’s utility. Lizzie finds Claudia at the beach, executes her after a final conversation about their reunion, and visits their graves. Reiji persuades Eren to abandon Scythe Master and Inferno. They obtain fake Mexican passports to leave America. Reiji visits a church, honoring his promise to Cal by delaying his own departure to care for Eren. Cal’s gun and locket remain on a plate.
EP 19recapCal reflects on her life with Reiji amid destruction and manipulation.
Aug 7, 2009This episode summarizes Cal’s life with Reiji, revealing a scene where she cleans his apartment while wearing a maid uniform. Cal repairs an old tape recorder and visits a video store, where a poster for Back Draft coincides with a backdraft explosion destroying the apartment. Rushing to the flames, she screams Reiji’s name, fearing he will believe she is dead and not return. After the fire subsides, Cal waits in the ruins, realizing Reiji will not come back, which prevents them from being together as she cannot enter his world. She plays a locket watch melody and cries, unaware this event is part of Claudia’s plan against Scythe Master. A broken broom with two charms remains intact, symbolizing their bond. Scythe Master overhears her grief, lies that Reiji tricked her, and offers her a chance to enter his world of darkness. Meanwhile, Reiji and Eren travel to the outskirts of Mexico.
EP 20Reiji and Mio’s date reveals Mio’s Yakuza heritage and Inferno’s pursuit
Aug 14, 2009Two years after escaping America, Reiji and Eren live quietly in a Japanese town. Reiji agrees to a date with classmate Mio Fujieda after she confesses her feelings. During the outing, they encounter a biker who performs a harmless sneak attack. Later, Reiji visits Eren at a church, where she reveals that Inferno has located them. Eren explains that Mio’s true surname is Godo, linking her to the Yakuza Godo Clan as Daisuke’s half-sister. Because the Godo Clan is significant to Inferno and its new leader Shiga, Mio is a strategic asset. Eren plans to befriend Mio for leverage and urges Reiji to do the same. Reiji is saddened by the return of danger, while Eren notes his happiness stems from forgetting a painful memory. The next day, Reiji meets the biker again, who plays a familiar tune on a pocket watch. He recognizes the melody before she reveals herself as Cal Devens.
EP 21Cal reveals her Inferno allegiance while Scythe Master manipulates events for revenge.
Aug 21, 2009Reiji informs Eren that Cal works for Inferno as a phantom assassin, expressing guilt for her descent into the underworld. Meanwhile, Lizzie and Scythe Master launch an operation to eliminate a Chinese mafia, though Scythe displays disregard for human life. Scythe claims the phantom can end the mission in ten seconds, but Drei crashes the meeting, killing everyone including Lizzie’s team. Lizzie criticizes Scythe’s methods, prompting him to explain that Cal’s unresolved feelings for Reiji drive her hatred and killer nature. Scythe admits he used Cal for revenge against Reiji rather than brainwashing her. Eren receives a bullet from Drei and heads to the church, where Reiji encounters Scythe. Scythe reveals his manipulation of Cal and hints that Eren is now a target. The episode concludes with Drei introducing herself to Eren at the church.
EP 22Drei confronts Ein in church while Reiji intervenes, leading to complex phantom dynamics and Inferno threats.
Aug 28, 2009In a church, Drei identifies herself as the current phantom and confronts Ein, the ex-phantom, intending to kill them both. Reiji enters, aiming his gun at Cal to stop the violence, but realizes the person before him is not the Cal he loved. Irritated by the standoff, Drei prepares to shoot Ein until Lizzie intervenes, forcing a retreat. Reiji contacts Shiga, warning him about Mio, while discussing his past with Ein in a park. Inferno’s higher-ups order Scythe Master, Drei, and Lizzie to stand down because Mio is being held hostage. At a bar, Drei expresses her hatred for Reiji to Lizzie, who is unaware that the Cal she trusts is actually Drei. Meanwhile, Reiji and Mio are tricked into a date by Sanae, where Mio reflects on Reiji’s appreciation for normal life. After Mio leaves, Drei appears, declaring the game has begun. Reiji offers himself for death to save Ein, but Drei rejects this, punching him in anger over his perceived abandonment. Later, Drei defeats street thugs using her pocket watch.
EP 23Lizzie faces a moral crisis while Drei kidnaps Mio and threatens Reiji.
Sep 4, 2009Reiji appears distant from Mio, while Eren arranges a boat pickup in five days. Lizzie discovers Drei has stolen weapons and recalls her training, feeling responsible for protecting the young Cal from Scythe’s manipulation. During a date, Reiji expresses relief that Cal survived, though he omits details. Afterward, Drei abducts Mio at gunpoint, intending to kill her to force the bosses to ignore her safety, allowing Drei to assassinate Zwei. Lizzie confronts them, refusing to shoot Cal despite the opportunity, remembering Claudia and Romero. Cal then shoots Lizzie, who dies believing the burden of killing was too heavy. Drei holds Mio captive, revealing Mio’s father leads the Godo family, and threatens Reiji. Eren and Reiji split up to rescue Mio, with Eren confident in exploiting Drei’s emotional instability. Meanwhile, Shiga demands Mio’s return from Scythe, who promises to deploy his new army of Phantoms, claiming they are rational and invincible.
EP 24Reiji pursues Eren while Shiga faces rejection and Drei seeks closure.
Sep 11, 2009Reiji discovers that Eren has acted without his consent to kill Cal, prompting him to intervene and stop her. Simultaneously, Shiga approaches the head of the Godo clan, requesting permission to eliminate all phantoms to ensure Mio’s safety from further threats. The clan leader refuses, instructing Shiga to allow the Americans to manage the situation. Elsewhere, the Scythe Master completes his final preparations for an elaborate scheme involving his ultimate phantoms. Meanwhile, Drei reflects on a dream she shared with Cal in the rain. Concluding that she no longer wishes to hold Mio captive, she decides to end the conflict and sets out to meet Eren for a final duel.
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- How many episodes does Phantom: Requiem for the Phantom have?
- Phantom: Requiem for the Phantom has 26 episodes.
- When did Phantom: Requiem for the Phantom come out?
- Phantom: Requiem for the Phantom came out in 2009.
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- Phantom: Requiem for the Phantom was produced by Bee Train.
- Who directed Phantom: Requiem for the Phantom?
- Phantom: Requiem for the Phantom was directed by Kouichi Mashimo.
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- Current status of Phantom: Requiem for the Phantom: Finished.