Corpse Princess: Aka
2008 • GAINAX
- Format
- TV
- Aired
- 2008
- Episodes
- 13
- Status
- Finished
- Studio
- GAINAX · feel. · Starchild Records · Funimation
- Genres
- Action · Drama · Horror · Supernatural
After being brutally murdered along with her family, Makina Hoshimura turns into a Shikabane Hime, a living corpse contracted to the Kougon Cult, in order to exert revenge on the mysterious undead organization responsible for her death. She is assisted in this task by Keisei Tagami, her contracted priest and former friend. This series follows the story of Keisei's younger brother Ouri, a boy with an unusual attraction to death, who slowly discovers his brother's secret and gets dragged into the world of the Shikabanes.
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Corpse Princess: Aka, or Shikabane Hime: Aka, premiered in 2008 as a collaborative effort between the studios Gainax and Feel. The series is based on the dark fantasy manga by Yoshiichi Akahito, focusing on the story of Makina Hoshimura, a resurrected girl who hunts the undead to earn her place in heaven. Produced during a period where Gainax was experimenting with various genres outside their traditional mecha roots, the series blends elements of gothic horror with high-stakes action.
The character designs were crafted to emphasize a balance between fragile humanity and lethal supernatural capability, a hallmark of the show's aesthetic. Upon its release, the series garnered attention for its unconventional tone and its attempt to ground supernatural combat within a somber, narrative-driven framework. While it remains a niche entry in the Gainax catalog, it is recognized for its moody atmospheric direction and its commitment to a gritty, noir-inspired visual style.
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