Narumi Katou
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Anime DetailsFINISHED
- Format
- TV series
- Episodes
- 36
- Episode length
- 24 min
- Total watch time
- 14 h 24 min
- Status
- Finished
- Aired
- October 11, 2018 – June 27, 2019
- Season
- Fall 2018
- Source
- Manga
- Director
- Satoshi Nishimura
- Original creator
- Kazuhiro Fujita
- Music
- Yuuki Hayashi
- Age rating
- PG — Teens 13 or older
- Country
- Japan
- AniList score
- 68/100
Estimated watch time
14h 24m
⚡ 8 days at 5 eps/day
Tags & Tropes
Shounen89%Circus84%Conspiracy80%Robots77%Male Protagonist69%Martial Arts64%Alchemy60%Fugitive60%Proxy Battle60%Tragedy50%
overview details
Synopsis
The protagonist, Masaru, has just inherited a big fortune after the death of his father. However, people are trying to get their hands on it by any means necessary, even if it means killing him. Narumi helped Masaru from being kidnapped after fighting some weird guys. He found out that they're not humans but wooden puppets with amazing strength. After a hard fight, Narumi was forced to admit that he's no opponent for them; and just when he started to think that Masaru would be captured, Shirogane, Masaru's watcher arrives from France with a weapon, the puppet Arlequin. Here, begins the story of Karakuri Circus.
Should you watch Karakuri Circus?
Karakuri Circus has been met with mixed reactions, with an average AniList score of 68/100 — 39% of 8,680 ratings are 8/10 or higher.
It ranks #86 highest-rated anime of 2018, and #86 most popular anime of 2018, and #21 highest-rated anime of Fall 2018 on AniList.
Of the 20.2K AniList users who started it, 19.8% dropped it, so it is frequently dropped; 10.1K have finished it.
At about 14 h 24 min in total, plan on one to two weeks at a couple of episodes a day.
Best for viewers who enjoy Adventure, Mystery — especially shounen, circus, conspiracy, robots.
Where to Watch Officially
Availability, audio and subtitles vary by region and service.
Episodes
36 episodes are listed.
Trailer
Watch on YouTubeMain cast & voice actors
Creators & key staff
- Original creator
- Kazuhiro Fujita
- Director
- Satoshi Nishimura
- Series composition
- Toshiki Inoue
- Series composition
- Kazuhiro Fujita
- Character design
- Takahiro Yoshimatsu
- Music
- Yuuki Hayashi
Related entries
Opening & ending themes
Openings (3)
- OP1“Gekkou” by BUMP OF CHICKEN · eps 1-12
- OP2“Haguruma” by KANA-BOON · eps 13-24
- OP3“Over me” by Lozareena · eps 25-36
Endings (3)
- ED1“Marionette” by Lozareena · eps 1-12
- ED2“Yuudachi” · eps 13-24
- ED3“Gekkou” by BUMP OF CHICKEN · eps 25-36
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Karakuri Circus FAQ
How many episodes does Karakuri Circus have?
Karakuri Circus has 36 episodes of about 24 minutes each, roughly 14 h 24 min in total.
How long does it take to watch Karakuri Circus?
About 14 h 24 min back to back. At two episodes a day it takes 18 days; at one hour a day, about 15 days.
Is Karakuri Circus finished?
Yes. Karakuri Circus has finished airing — the final episode aired June 27, 2019.
Is there a season 2 of Karakuri Circus?
No sequel is listed for Karakuri Circus as of October 2026. You can continue the story in the original manga.
Is Karakuri Circus based on a manga?
Yes. Karakuri Circus adapts the manga by Kazuhiro Fujita.
Who sings the opening of Karakuri Circus?
The opening, "Gekkou", is performed by BUMP OF CHICKEN.
Where can I watch Karakuri Circus?
Karakuri Circus is listed on Amazon Prime Video, HIDIVE. Availability varies by region — check the streaming links on this page.