K: SEVEN STORIES "Memory of RED - BURN -"

K: Seven Stories is a series of six anime films produced by the studio GoHands, designed to expand upon the lore of the K franchise. Memory of Red - Burn - serves as the first entry, released in 2018 to explore the origins of the Red Clan, HOMRA. The narrative acts as a prequel, detailing the formation of the group and the complex bond between Mikoto Suoh and his subordinates, set against the backdrop of the series' signature supernatural urban aesthetic.

The film was directed by Shingo Suzuki, who also served as the character designer, maintaining the studio's distinctive visual identity defined by vibrant colors, high-contrast lighting, and heavy reliance on 3D backgrounds. Upon its release, the film was received primarily by the established fanbase, appreciated for its stylistic continuity and its focus on character-driven emotional beats, providing much-needed context to the motivations of the Red Clan members before the events of the original television series.