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Karakuri Circus

Synopsis: Narumi Katou is a middle-aged man who suffers from Bizarra ZonaPha Syndrome: a rare and inexplicable disease that causes his victims to endure severe seizures randomly, with the only cure being to watch someone laugh. One day, during Narumi's mid -time, a boy with a giant suitcase fleeing three adults runs to him. The boy presents himself as Masaru Saiga, the new owner of the famous companies in the Saiga after his father's recent death. However, other members of his family are trying to murder it and claim the fortune for themselves.

Determined to save the child, Narumi helps Masaru to escape and ends up fighting the persecutors, just to find that they are direct humanoid puppets tightly about -human. While Narumi is about to lose, a girl with white hair suddenly joins the fight and quickly summons another puppet of the boy's suitcase, claiming to be Shirogane, the guardian of Masaru.

The Karakuri circus follows three people from different origins whose destinations intertwine and differ by unraveling the mysteries of an ancient tale of love and betrayal, and the long and ancient battle between humans and puppets.


Table of Content
- Information
- Trailer/OP
- Curiosities
- Manga and Products
- Characters
- Summary
- FAQ
- Games, OVAs, Movies
- Meaning
- Related
- FAQ

Information

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Anime Names

  • Anime Name: Karakuri Circus
  • Anime Name in Japanese: からくりサーカス
  • Anime Name in English: Le Cirque de Karakuri
  • Other names: KC

Production information

  • Producers: Fujipacific Music, Twin Engine
  • Licensors: Sentai Filmworks
  • Studios: Studio VOLN

Anime Information

  • Type: TV
  • Episodes: 36
  • Date: October 11, 2018 - Jun. 27, 2019 - Thursdays at 2230 (JST)
  • Genres: Action, adventure, drama, mystery
  • Subjects: Unknown
  • Target: Shounen

Anime Reviews

  • note: 7.131
  • Popularity: 33845

Video Trailer/Opening

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  • Name: Karakuri Circus Trailer/OP
  • Cover: https://skdesu.com/animage/102851.jpg
  • Date: 2023-06-29T07:33:38-03:00

    • Curiosities

    Below is the main curiosities of the anime "Karakuri Circus": 

    • The author of the original manga, Kazuhiro Fujita, is also known for his work in Ushio and Tora.
    • The anime was produced to celebrate the 40th anniversary of Weekly Shonen Sunday magazine, where the manga was serialized.
    • The name "Karakuri" refers to traditional Japanese mechanical dolls, which are often used in theatrical performances.
    • The anime has a wide variety of characters with special skills, including acrobat, a ventriloquist and a sumo fighter.
    • The opening theme song, "Gekkou", is played by the band Bump of Chicken, which also wrote the opening theme song for the successful anime Kemono Friends.
    • The anime was directed by Satoshi Nishimura, who also directed the successful anime Trigun.
    • The anime has a unique mix of fantasy elements and science fiction, with characters that use advanced technology to control their special powers.
    • The anime was broadcast around the world, including in North America, Europe and Asia.
    • The anime was nominated for the Best Anime Series Award at Tokyo Anime Award Festival in
    • The anime is known for its fluid and detailed animation, which is often praised by fans and anime critics.
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    Manga and Products from Karakuri Circus

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    Main Characters

    Below is the main characters of: "Karakuri Circus"With your voice actors and a brief description of the character: 

    • MASARU SAIGA (Chihiro Ueda) - A young heir to a great fortune that becomes the target of a criminal organization.
    • Narumi Kato (Rikiya Koyama) - A former mafia member who becomes Masaru's protector.
    • Shirogane Saiga (Megumi Hayashibara) - Masaru's older sister who is kidnapped by the criminal organization.
    • Bai Yin (Tomoyo Kurosawa) - A Chinese acrobat who joins Narumi and Masaru on his journey.
    • Eiryu (Takahiro Sakurai) - A mysterious man who has supernatural skills and gets involved with the story of Masaru.
    • Dottore (Katsuhisa Houki) - The leader of the criminal organization seeking to capture Masaru.
    • Vilma Thorne (Yoko Hikasa) - A killer hired by the criminal organization to capture Masaru.
    • Lucille Berneuil (Ayane Sakura) - A young woman who has supernatural skills and joins Masaru, Narumi and Ba Yin on her journey.

    Summary and events

    1. Young Masaru leaves the fortune of his father, a famous scientist, and is persecuted by members of the evil organization "Circus".
    2. Masaru is saved by Narumi Kato, a mysterious man with martial arts skills.
    3. Narumi reveals that he and Masaru are "Shirogane", humans with special skills that can control mechanical dolls called "karakuri".
    4. Masaru and Narumi join Shirogane, an organization that fights Circus, and meets the young Eleonore, who is also Shirogane.
    5. They face several Circus members, including the leader, faceless, and the powerful Ushijima fighter.
    6. They discover that Circus is planning a mass attack using an army of Karakuri controlled by an evil artificial intelligence called "Harlequin."
    7. Masaru, Narumi and Eleonore infiltrate Circus headquarters to destroy Harlequin and end the organization once and for all.
    8. They face various challenges and enemies, but finally manage to destroy Harlequin and defeat Circus.
    9. Masaru and his friends continue to fight other threats as they try to find out more about their father's past and the true purpose of the Shirogane.

    What happens in the end?

    In the manga of Karakuri Circus, the story continues after the end of the anime. The protagonist, Masaru, discovers the truth about his family and past, and struggles to protect his friends and the world from evil plans of the organization that controls automatons. In the end, Masaru and his friends can defeat the villains and save the world, but with some painful losses along the way.

    Games, Movies, OVAs and Specials

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    See below a list of OVAs, Specials, and Movies related to anime: Karakuri Circus

    • Movie: Karakuri Circus: Gekijou-ban
    • OVA: Karakuri Circus Recap
    • Special: Karakuri Circus: Meki Meki!

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    Meaning of Karakuri Circus

    Let's look at the translation of each word and explanation of the anime's name: 

    からくりサーカス
    • からくり - It means "mechanism" or "automaton"
    • サカスカス - means "circus"
    The name of the anime "からくりサ サカス" can be translated as "mechanical circus" or "circus of automatos". The anime tells the story of a young man named Masaru, who inherits a great fortune after the death of his father. However, he finds himself involved in a dangerous conspiracy and ends up joining a mysterious circus, where he finds automatons and people with special skills. The plot involves mystery, action, and a dark atmosphere, exploring topics such as the nature of humanity and the pursuit of identity.

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    FAQ - Frequently Asked Questions

    Karakuri Circus has a total of 36 episodes. This number may not represent all seasons.
    You can watch the anime Karakuri Circus on Crunchyroll, Netflix, or any other streaming site where the work is available. Availability will depend on your current location.
    The decision to produce new seasons of the anime Karakuri Circus usually depends on various factors, such as DVD/Blu-ray sales, merchandise, popularity of the original material. This information can be found throughout the page. The anime's popularity reached on "MyAnimeList" the following number of members: 33845