Akame ga Kill! 2014
“"If you can't find a reason to fight, then you shouldn't be fighting."”
What is Akame ga Kill!?
Akame ga Kill! is a 2014 anime television series produced by White Fox.
- Type
- TV series
- Year
- 2014
- Status
- Ended
- Episodes
- 24
- Runtime
- 24 minutes
- First aired
- Jul 7, 2014
- Last aired
- Dec 15, 2014
- Original language
- JA
- Origin
- JP
- Networks
- Tokyo MX
- Genres
- Animation, Drama, Action & Adventure
- Updated
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Overview
Akame ga Kill! is a 2014 anime television series produced by White Fox. The story follows Tatsumi, a young man from a rural village who travels to the capital to earn money for his impoverished community. Upon arriving, he encounters a corrupt and oppressive regime led by a ruthless Prime Minister who controls the child Emperor. Tatsumi is eventually recruited by Night Raid, a group of assassins committed to overthrowing the corrupt government by eliminating its key figures. Among the members of Night Raid is Akame, a skilled assassin known for wielding the Demon Sword Murasame. The series explores themes of justice, morality, and rebellion as Tatsumi adapts to his new role within the organization. A prequel manga titled Akame ga Kill! Zero was also published, expanding on the backstory of the characters and world. The anime aired from July to December 2014 and consists of 24 episodes. It has since been made available on streaming platforms such as Netflix and Crunchyroll.
Should you watch it?
“A young man joins a group of assassins to dismantle an empire rotting from within.”
- engaging premise
- high-stakes conflict
- intense violence
- bleak themes
Watch it if you enjoy dark fantasy stories featuring specialized assassins fighting against a corrupt regime.
The series contains significant depictions of violence and themes of corruption.
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Season 1 · 24 episodes
Open the complete Season 1 guide & lore primer →- E1 Kill the Darkness Mytharc Jul 7, 2014
- E2 Kill the Authority Core Jul 14, 2014
- E3 Kill Your Cares Core Jul 21, 2014
- E4 Kill the Imperial Arm Users Core Jul 28, 2014
- E5 Kill the Dream Core Aug 4, 2014
- E6 Kill the Absolute Justice Core Aug 11, 2014
- E7 Kill the Three (1) Core Aug 18, 2014
- E8 Kill the Three (2) Core Aug 25, 2014
- E9 Kill the Battle Fanatic Core Sep 1, 2014
- E10 Kill the Temptation Core Sep 8, 2014
- E11 Kill the Mad Scientist Core Sep 15, 2014
- E12 Kill the Newcomers Core Sep 22, 2014
- E13 Kill the Nuisances Core Sep 29, 2014
- E14 Kill the Giant Danger Beast Core Oct 6, 2014
- E15 Kill the Religious Organization Core Oct 13, 2014
- E16 Kill the Puppets Core Oct 20, 2014
- E17 Kill the Curse Core Oct 27, 2014
- E18 Kill the Demon Core Nov 3, 2014
- E19 Kill the Fate Core Nov 10, 2014
- E20 Kill the Carnage Core Nov 17, 2014
- E21 Kill the Despair Core Nov 24, 2014
- E22 Kill the Little Sister Core Dec 1, 2014
- E23 Kill the Emperor Mytharc Dec 8, 2014
- E24 Akame ga Kill! Mytharc Dec 15, 2014
Frequently asked questions
What is the series about?
It follows a young man named Tatsumi who joins a group of assassins called Night Raid to eliminate corruption in the Empire.
Who is the titular character?
Akame, also known as Akame of the Demon Sword Murasame, is the titular heroine and deuteragonist of the series.
Who wrote the original manga?
The original manga series was written by Takahiro.
What is the role of the Empire?
The Empire is controlled by a ruthless Prime Minister who manipulates a child Emperor, leading to widespread depravity.
Where can the series be watched?
The series is available on various streaming platforms including Netflix and Prime Video.