Akame ga Kill!
アカメが斬る！
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Synopsis
In a land where corruption rules and a ruthless Prime Minister has turned the puppet Emperor's armies of soldiers, assassins and secret police against the people, only one force dares to stand against them: Night Raid, an elite team of relentless killers, each equipped with an Imperial Arm - legendary weapons with unique and incredible powers created in the distant past. Rescued from a fate worse than death by Night Raid, young Tatsumi is offered the chance to join their lethal ranks… but it's a deadly choice, as few can master an Imperial Arm and even fewer survive when two Arms go against each other in combat. The battle is on, and only the strongest will make it out alive. (Source: Sentai Filmworks)
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About Akame ga Kill!
Meet Akame ga Kill! (アカメが斬る！), an action, adventure and drama anime by WHITE FOX (2014). Here is the premise in a nutshell. The premise: In a land where corruption rules and a ruthless Prime Minister has turned the puppet Emperor's armies of soldiers, assassins and hidden police against the people, only one force dares to stand against them: Night Raid. Rescued from a fate worse than death by Night Raid, young Tatsumi is offered the chance to join their lethal ranks… but it's a deadly choice.
From there, the fight is on, and only the strongest will make it out alive.
In an action series like this, fight choreography, pacing and sound design carry much of the weight. Akame (Sora Amamiya) and Tatsumi (Souma Saitou) are two of the characters you will meet early. It will appeal most to viewers who like fast, high-impact fights. At 24 episodes in total, it is easy to plan a viewing schedule.
Production & Appeal
Animation is handled by WHITE FOX, so the studio's house style defines how Akame ga Kill! looks and moves on screen. The action focus matters here: fight choreography, pacing and sound design carry much of the weight. At 7.3/10 it earns a solid reception, a safe pick for fans of the genre. On the casting side, Sora Amamiya voicing Akame gives the lead role a recognizable voice. Released in 2014, it competed with that season's other new series for attention.
Frequently Asked Questions
- How long is Akame ga Kill!?
- The series runs for 24 episodes in total, all available from the episode list here.
- Do I need to watch anything before Akame ga Kill!?
- Start with Episode 1 and continue in order. Check the series page for any related seasons, movies or specials.
- Is Akame ga Kill! still airing?
- Akame ga Kill! is currently listed as finished airing. All episodes are available to stream now.
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