Makina Hoshimura
main character
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Anime DetailsFINISHED
- Format
- TV series
- Episodes
- 12
- Episode length
- 24 min
- Total watch time
- 4 h 48 min
- Status
- Finished
- Aired
- January 2, 2009 – March 26, 2009
- Season
- Winter 2009
- Source
- Manga
- Studio
- GAINAX
- Director
- Masahiko Murata
- Original creator
- Akahito Yoshiichi
- Age rating
- R — 17+ (violence & profanity)
- Country
- Japan
- AniList score
- 69/100
- Also known as
- Corpse Princess, Corpse Princess (Kuro), Corpse Princess: Dark
- Score across sites
- 7.40/10
Estimated watch time
4h 48m
⚡ 3 days at 5 eps/day
Tags & Tropes
Demons80%Philosophy79%Afterlife79%Urban Fantasy79%Revenge70%Shounen65%Guns65%Slapstick60%Female Protagonist60%Anthropomorphism60%
TVFINISHED2009 WINTER6.9 / 10 AniList score
Corpse Princess: Kuro
屍姫 玄• Shikabane Hime: Kuro
Synopsis
A direct continuation of Shikabane Hime Aka, taking place six months after Tagami Keisei's death at the hands of the Shichisei (Seven Stars), a group of elite Shikabane who act on more than just regrets. As per Keisei's dying wish, Kagami Ouri formed a temporary contract with Makina to save her from degenerating into a Shikabane. Since then, Ouri's been training to become a proper monk so that he can remain contracted to Makina and help her fight against the Shichisei -- the ones who originally killed Makina, the entire Hoshimura family, and now Keisei. However, the traitorous monk Shishidou Akasha has sided with the Shichisei in an attempt to destroy all Shikabane Hime and the entire monk organization that uses them -- Kougon Sect.
Trailer
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Should you watch Corpse Princess: Kuro?
Probably, if you enjoy action, drama and horror, especially stories with demons, philosophy, afterlife.
Reception is positive but mixed: 69/100 on AniList, with 37% of 4.6K ratings at 8/10 or higher. It's the #46 highest-rated anime of 2009.
Once people start, they tend to finish: only 3.6% of viewers drop it.
Watch Corpse Princess: Aka first: this continues its story.
At about 4 h 48 min in total, it is a short commitment — a weekend binge.
Where to Watch Officially
A streaming link is not listed for this title yet.
Episodes
12 episodes are listed.
Creators & key staff
- Original creator
- Akahito Yoshiichi
- Director
- Masahiko Murata
- Series composition
- Shou Aikawa
- Character design
- Kikuko Sadakata
- Character design
- Chikashi Kubota
- Character design
- Hirokazu Kojima
Where it fits in the series
- Watch first: Corpse Princess: Aka (2008)
- Optional extras: Corpse Princess: Kuro - Even So, As a Person, Shikabane Hime: Puchitto
Related entries
Opening & ending themes
Openings (1)
Endings (3)
- ED1“Beginning” · eps 1
- ED2“My story” · eps 2
- ED3“Hikari, Sagase Naku Tomo” · eps 3-13
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Corpse Princess: Kuro FAQ
How many episodes does Corpse Princess: Kuro have?
Corpse Princess: Kuro has 12 episodes of about 24 minutes each, roughly 4 h 48 min in total.
How long does it take to watch Corpse Princess: Kuro?
About 4 h 48 min back to back. At two episodes a day it takes 6 days; at one hour a day, about 5 days.
Is Corpse Princess: Kuro finished?
Yes. Corpse Princess: Kuro has finished airing — the final episode aired March 26, 2009.
Is there a season 2 of Corpse Princess: Kuro?
No sequel is listed for Corpse Princess: Kuro as of October 2026. You can continue the story in the original manga.
What should I watch before Corpse Princess: Kuro?
Watch Corpse Princess: Aka first — Corpse Princess: Kuro is a direct sequel.
Is Corpse Princess: Kuro based on a manga?
Yes. Corpse Princess: Kuro adapts the manga by Akahito Yoshiichi.
Who animated Corpse Princess: Kuro?
Corpse Princess: Kuro was animated by GAINAX and feel. and directed by Masahiko Murata.
Who sings the opening of Corpse Princess: Kuro?
The opening, "Beautiful fighter", is performed by an uncredited artist.