Makina Hoshimura
main character
TV
6.7
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Anime DetailsFINISHED
- Format
- TV series
- Episodes
- 13
- Episode length
- 24 min
- Total watch time
- 5 h 12 min
- Status
- Finished
- Aired
- October 2, 2008 – December 25, 2008
- Season
- Fall 2008
- Source
- Manga
- Studio
- GAINAX
- Director
- Masahiko Murata
- Original creator
- Akahito Yoshiichi
- Age rating
- R — 17+ (violence & profanity)
- Country
- Japan
- AniList score
- 67/100
Estimated watch time
5h 12m
⚡ 3 days at 5 eps/day
Tags & Tropes
Urban Fantasy79%Afterlife79%Ensemble Cast79%Demons76%Revenge76%Female Protagonist76%Guns70%Shounen70%Anthropomorphism60%Tomboy60%
TVFINISHED2008 FALL6.7 / 10 AniList score
Corpse Princess: Aka
屍姫 赫• Shikabane Hime: Aka
Synopsis
After being brutally murdered along with her family, Makina Hoshimura turns into a Shikabane Hime, a living corpse contracted to the Kougon Cult, in order to exert revenge on the mysterious undead organization responsible for her death. She is assisted in this task by Keisei Tagami, her contracted priest and former friend. This series follows the story of Keisei's younger brother Ouri, a boy with an unusual attraction to death, who slowly discovers his brother's secret and gets dragged into the world of the Shikabanes. (Source: Wikipedia, edited)
Should you watch Corpse Princess: Aka?
Corpse Princess: Aka has been met with mixed reactions, with an average AniList score of 67/100 — 32% of 6,620 ratings are 8/10 or higher.
It ranks #58 highest-rated anime of 2008, and #40 most popular anime of 2008, and #22 highest-rated anime of Fall 2008 on AniList.
Of the 12.2K AniList users who started it, 8.3% dropped it, so it is dropped at a typical rate; 9.2K have finished it.
At about 5 h 12 min in total, it is a short commitment — a weekend binge.
Best for viewers who enjoy Action, Drama, Horror — especially urban fantasy, afterlife, ensemble cast, demons.
Where to Watch Officially
Availability, audio and subtitles vary by region and service.
Episodes
13 episodes are listed.
Trailer
Watch on YouTubeMain cast & voice actors
Creators & key staff
- Original creator
- Akahito Yoshiichi
- Director
- Masahiko Murata
- Series composition
- Shou Aikawa
- Character design
- Kikuko Sadakata
- Character design
- Chikashi Kubota
Where it fits in the series
- Start here. Corpse Princess: Aka is the first entry in its story.
- Watch next: Corpse Princess: Kuro (2009)
Related entries
Opening & ending themes
Openings (1)
- OP1“Beautiful fighter” by angela
Endings (3)
- ED1“My story” · eps 1-3, 5-12
- ED2“The Pale Sands of the Sleeping Star” · eps 4
- ED3“Beginning” · eps 13
Theme data from AnimeThemes.moe.
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Corpse Princess: Aka FAQ
How many episodes does Corpse Princess: Aka have?
Corpse Princess: Aka has 13 episodes of about 24 minutes each, roughly 5 h 12 min in total.
How long does it take to watch Corpse Princess: Aka?
About 5 h 12 min back to back. At two episodes a day it takes 7 days; at one hour a day, about 6 days.
Is Corpse Princess: Aka finished?
Yes. Corpse Princess: Aka has finished airing — the final episode aired December 25, 2008.
Is there a season 2 of Corpse Princess: Aka?
Yes — the story continues in Corpse Princess: Kuro (2009).
Where do I start Corpse Princess: Aka?
Start here: Corpse Princess: Aka is the first entry, followed by Corpse Princess: Kuro.
Is Corpse Princess: Aka based on a manga?
Yes. Corpse Princess: Aka adapts the manga by Akahito Yoshiichi.
Who animated Corpse Princess: Aka?
Corpse Princess: Aka was animated by GAINAX and feel. and directed by Masahiko Murata.
Who sings the opening of Corpse Princess: Aka?
The opening, "Beautiful fighter", is performed by angela.
Where can I watch Corpse Princess: Aka?
Corpse Princess: Aka is listed on Crunchyroll. Availability varies by region — check the streaming links on this page.