25 minSeason 7 • Episode 12
LatestWho will win... Soraton (Matsudai Koya) and Tenba (Yusho) are the last two men standing. After a fierce battle, Soraton points his sword at Tenba, while Hagiri (Tomoki Maruyama), who 20 years ago also pointed his sword at his comrade, finally reveals himself... Leaf Worm speaks of the ugliness of the world and confronts him with overwhelming power and despair. Azami (Kyoko Hinami) quietly watches on. For whom do they fight? Who are the protectors and Garo?
The Makai fight a secret war against the demon forces known as Horrors, evil creatures that manifest themselves through darkness to devour Humanity. On the frontlines are the Makai Knights, given the task of watching over a district and eliminating any Horrors that manifest there. GARO follows the tales of the Knights bearing the title of ‘Golden Knight Garo’, and their duty to vanquish the Horrors and protect Humanity from the darkness.
Practical Effects
Keita Amemiya's grotesque Horror designs—wet, tactile, deeply unhinged body horror.
Costume
The iconic Garo armor: gold, ornate, and somehow both ridiculous and majestic.
Direction
Amemiya's visual poetry—shadow, rain, and moonlight as emotional language.
Creator
Keita Amemiya
Trivia, insights & behind the scenes
GARO pioneered 'adult tokusatsu,' proving henshin heroes could carry mature serialization—directly influencing subsequent franchises like Kamen Rider Amazons.
The iconic armor was so heavy that early suit actors could only perform for 30-minute intervals; later suits incorporated lighter materials.
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