Corpse Princess: Aka English Sub & Dub

About Corpse Princess: Aka

Looking for background on Corpse Princess: Aka (屍姫 赫)? This action, drama and horror series by GAINAX and feel. (2008) starts out like this. In short: After being brutally murdered along with her family, Makina Hoshimura turns into a Shikabane Hime, a living corpse contracted to the Kougon Cult. She is assisted in this task by Keisei Tagami, her contracted priest and former ally.

Along the way, this series follows the story of Keisei's younger brother Ouri, a boy with an unusual attraction to death, who slowly learns his brother's hidden and gets dragged into the world of the Shikabanes.

As an action title, fight choreography, pacing and sound design carry much of the weight. Makina Hoshimura (Nana Akiyama) and Keisei Tagami (Keiji Fujiwara) are two of the characters you will meet early. Think of it as a pick for viewers who like fast, high-impact fights. At 13 episodes in total, it is easy to plan a viewing schedule.

Production & Appeal

Animation is handled by GAINAX and feel., so the studio's house style defines how Corpse Princess: Aka looks and moves on screen. Within the action category, fight choreography, pacing and sound design carry much of the weight. Its 6.7/10 score suggests opinions are split, so it suits viewers who already like the genre. Voice casting, including Nana Akiyama as Makina Hoshimura, adds to the appeal for fans who follow seiyuu. It aired in 2008, which makes it easy to place in the wider anime calendar.