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Kurozuka

Synopsis: In twelfth -century Japan, Swordsman Kurou escapes the horrible persecutors for a deep forest with his servant Benkei. Seeking shelter, the two meet inside the isolated address of the mysterious and beautiful Kuromitsu. While warmly accepted, men are warned to never enter Kuromitsu's room.

However, driven by innate curiosity and perhaps for a condemned love, he lurked through the gate of Ajar, just to find Kuromitsu were banked in the blood of fallen men. He soon discovers that Kuromitsu is an immortal vampire and dedicates himself to her - even becoming a vampire to spend eternity with her. But the enigmatic organization known as the Red Army enlisted Benkei's help, who cheated and cuts his head.

Awakening centuries in the future in a modern apocalyptic Japan, Kurou left to meet with his lover and exact revenge in the Red Army.


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

Information

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Anime Names

  • Anime Name: Kurozuka
  • Anime Name in Japanese: 黒塚
  • Anime Name in English: Kurozuka
  • Other names: Black Tomb

Production information

  • Producers: Sony Pictures Entertainment
  • Licensors: Mill Creek Entertainment
  • Studios: Madhouse

Anime Information

  • Type: TV
  • Episodes: 12
  • Date: October 7, 2008 - December 23, 2008 - Tuesdays at 2200 (JST)
  • Genres: Action, drama, horror, romance, science fiction
  • Subjects: Historical, vampire
  • Target: Seinen

Anime Reviews

  • note: 6.881
  • Popularity: 31182

Video Trailer/Opening

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  • Date: 2023-06-29T07:37:14-03:00
  • Curiosities

    Below is the main curiosities of the anime "Kurozuka": 

    • Kurozuka is based on a Japanese novel of the same name, written by Baku Yumemakura in
    • The anime was produced by Madhouse studio and directed by Tetsuro Araki, who also directed Death Note and Attack on Titan.
    • Kurozuka's plot is inspired by a Japanese legend over a samurai who drank the blood of an immortal woman and became immortal as well.
    • The anime has a mixture of science fiction, action and romance elements, with a complex plot that unfolds over centuries.
    • The main character, Kuro, is voiced by Mamoru Miyano, who also dubbed characters in Death Note, Steins; Gate and Fullmetal Alchemist: Brotherhood.
    • Kurozuka's soundtrack was made up of Kiyoshi Yoshida, who also worked on other anime such as Last Exile and Akira.
    • The anime was originally shown in Japan in 2008 and later released on DVD and Blu-ray in other countries, including the United States and Brazil.
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    Manga and Products from Kurozuka

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    Main Characters

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

    • Kuro (Romulo Vidal) - protagonist of the story, an immortal samurai who seeks for his lost beloved.
    • Kuromitsu (Priscila Franco) - Beloved of Kuro, also immortal and mysterious.
    • Benkei (Fábio Lucindo) - Accompanies Kuro on his journeys, he is a warrior monk.
    • TAE (Lene Bastos) - Young man who helps Kuro on his journey has a tragic past.
    • Yamamoto (Alexandre Marconato) - Leader of the killer clan chasing Kuro.
    • Hasegawa (Wendel Bezerra) - Member of the Killer clan, has a rivalry with Yamamoto.

    Summary and events

    1. The Kuro monk discovers the source of youth and falls in love with a woman named Kuromitsu.
    2. Kuro drinks from the fountain and becomes immortal, but Kuromitsu disappears.
    3. Kuro spends centuries looking for Kuromitsu and facing several enemies.
    4. He meets a young woman named Saniwa and saves her from a vampire attack.
    5. Kuro and Saniwa fall in love, but Kuromitsu reappears and Kuro discovers that she is a vampire.
    6. Kuro and Kuromitsu fight against other vampires and end up being separated.
    7. Saniwa finds Kuro again, but he is in a state of amnesia.
    8. Kuro recovers his memories and fighting the leader of the vampires, who is revealed to be Kuromitsu.
    9. Kuro and Kuromitsu face each other in a final battle, which results in the death of both.
    10. Saniwa finds the tomb of Kuro and Kuromitsu, and decides to continue to fight the vampires in honor of them.

    What happens in the end?

    Below we have a summary of what happens at the end of the anime KurozukaWe have placed a Spoiler alert, just click below to display the content of the end of the work.

    In the manga of Kurozuka, the story has a more complete ending than the anime. In the end, Kuro and Kuromitsu finally meet after separated centuries. However, Kuromitsu reveals that she is actually an immortal being who needs to drink human blood to survive. Kuro decides to join her and become immortal as well, but they are chased by a group of vampire hunters. In the end, Kuro and Kuromitsu sacrifice themselves to save a group of humans and end up dying together. The story ends with the suggestion that they can meet again in another life.

    Games, Movies, OVAs and Specials

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    Meaning of Kurozuka

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    黒塚
    • 黒 (kuro) - black
    • 塚 (tsuka) - monte, montanha
    The name of the anime "黒塚" can be translated as "Monte Negro" or "Black Mountain". However, without more context, it is not possible to provide an accurate explanation of the anime name. It may be the name of a place, character or any other element within the anime story.

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    FAQ - Frequently Asked Questions

    Kurozuka has a total of 12 episodes. This number may not represent all seasons.
    You can watch the anime Kurozuka on Crunchyroll, Netflix, or any other streaming site where the work is available. Availability will depend on your current location.
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