8.024 minSeason 1 • Episode 22
LatestThe Fourth Apocalypse is upon us.
The story revolves around Shu Ouma, a high school boy who inadvertently obtains an ability called "The Power of the Kings" that enables him to draw out items called "Voids" from other people. He is then thrown into the conflict between a resistance group called Funeral Parlor which aims to restore Japan's independence from a quasi-governmental organization known as the GHQ. In the process, Shu has to deal with the burden his ability puts on his shoulders and the horrific mystery of his past.
Cinematography
Stunning Void extraction sequences that defined 2011 anime style
Score
Supercell's music elevates every dramatic moment to opera
Production
Production I.G. flex with fluid mecha combat
Yuki Kaji
Shu Ouma (voice)
Yuichi Nakamura
Gai Tsutsugami (voice)
Ai Kayano
Inori Yuzuriha (voice)
Kana Hanazawa
Ayase Shinomiya (voice)
Ayana Taketatsu
Tsugumi (voice)
Kazuhiko Inoue
Shuichiro Keido (voice)
Daisuke Sakaguchi
Souta Tamadate (voice)
Anri Katsu
Argo Tsukishima (voice)
Nobutoshi Canna
Makoto Waltz Segai (voice)
Takehito Koyasu
Shibungi (voice)
Takahiro Mizushima
Yahiro Samukawa (voice)
Aya Endo
Arisa Kuhoin (voice)
Chika Fujimura
Haruka Ouma (voice)
Koki Uchiyama
Daryl Yan (voice)
Minako Kotobuki
Kanon Kusama (voice)
Trivia, insights & behind the scenes
Guilty Crown was famously divisive—critics called it 'Code Geass with worse writing' while fans defended its emotional sincerity. It became a litmus test for whether you watch anime for plot coherence or vibes.
The 'Power of Kings' concept and apocalyptic Tokyo setting were developed by writers from Nitroplus, known for dark visual novels—explaining the tonal whiplash between high school drama and genocide.
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