The Empire of Corpses
屍者の帝国
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Synopsis
The story takes place in 19th century Europe and revolves around John Watson. He is scouted by the government to become a secret agent. However, Watson lives in a world where "Frankensteins"—human corpses that are re-purposed with a false soul in order to use them as laborers—are used to improve industrial development. (Source: Anime News Network)
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About The Empire of Corpses
Here is what The Empire of Corpses (屍者の帝国) is about, retold in plain terms: an action, adventure and psychological anime by WIT STUDIO (2015). The premise: The story takes place in 19th century Europe and revolves around John Watson. He is scouted by the government to become a hidden agent.
More of the story: However, Watson lives in a world where "Frankensteins"—human corpses that are re-purposed with a false soul in order to use them as laborers—are used to improve industrial development.
As an action title, fight choreography, pacing and sound design carry much of the weight. Narrator (Issei Futamata) and Friday (Ayumu Murase) are two of the characters you will meet early. Think of it as a pick for viewers who like fast, high-impact fights. With 1 episodes in total, there is enough room for the story to develop.
Production & Appeal
WIT STUDIO is the studio behind The Empire of Corpses, and its direction shapes everything from character design to motion. Within the action category, fight choreography, pacing and sound design carry much of the weight. Its 6.5/10 score suggests opinions are split, so it suits viewers who already like the genre. Voice casting, including Issei Futamata as Narrator, adds to the appeal for fans who follow seiyuu. Released in 2015, it competed with that season's other new series for attention.
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- How long is The Empire of Corpses?
- The series runs for 1 episodes in total, all available from the episode list here.
- Do I need to watch anything before The Empire of Corpses?
- Start with Episode 1 and continue in order. Check the series page for any related seasons, movies or specials.
- Is The Empire of Corpses still airing?
- The Empire of Corpses is currently listed as finished airing. All episodes are available to stream now.
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