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Akame ga Kill!: Season 1

24 episodes Premiered Jul 7, 2014 Updated Jul 27, 2026

Akame ga Kill! is an anime television series. The story begins with Tatsumi, a young swordsman from a remote countryside village, who travels to the Imperial Capital seeking funds to save his starving home. He discovers that the capital is riddled with corruption and cruelty. Tatsumi is recruited into a secret group of assassins known as Night Raid, who are fighting to overthrow the tyrannical and corrupt regime that

Season overview

Akame ga Kill! is an anime television series. The story begins with Tatsumi, a young swordsman from a remote countryside village, who travels to the Imperial Capital seeking funds to save his starving home. He discovers that the capital is riddled with corruption and cruelty. Tatsumi is recruited into a secret group of assassins known as Night Raid, who are fighting to overthrow the tyrannical and corrupt regime that governs the empire. The series takes place in a world of conflict, where Tatsumi must navigate the complexities of violence and morality.

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Episodes

S1·E1

Kill the Darkness

Jul 7, 2014 · 24 min

Tatsumi leaves his village in pursuit of wealth and success in the Imperial Capital. He attempts to join the army, however it isn't as easy as it seems. When all of the sudden, a l

S1·E2

Kill the Authority

Jul 14, 2014 · 24 min

Tatsumi is taken by the Night Raid. They realized his potential as an assassin and asks him to join, but Tatsumi is conflicted. Though after learning more about each of Night Raid'

S1·E3

Kill Your Cares

Jul 21, 2014 · 24 min

The Night Raid's hideout is invaded by intruders! The assassin clan was able to drive out the enemy without a problem. Tatsumi experiences the true intensity of the Night Raid for

S1·E4

Kill the Imperial Arm Users

Jul 28, 2014 · 24 min

The target this time is the capital's rumored phantom serial killer known only as Zank the Executioner. Just like the Night Raid, he is an Imperial Arms user as well.

S1·E5

Kill the Dream

Aug 4, 2014 · 24 min

Sheele, who has no particular role in the hideout is assigned as Tatsumi's trainer. She explains how and why she chose assassinating as her career. Tatsumi, who still doesn't have

S1·E6

Kill the Absolute Justice

Aug 11, 2014 · 24 min

Night Raid is tasked with the eradication of a drug trafficking organization within the Imperial City. Tatsumi and Leone head towards the red light district. The two learn of the h

S1·E7

Kill the Three (1)

Aug 18, 2014 · 24 min

General Esdeath arrives at the capital and is brought to the Emperor to discuss annihilating Night Raid. The Emperor wants to reward her for her services but her request is somewha

S1·E8

Kill the Three (2)

Aug 25, 2014 · 24 min

Tatsumi and Bulat stand before the Three. Among them is Bulat's former leader, Liver. The battle quickly turns into a one-on-one combat between Bulat versus Liver and Tatsumi versu

S1·E9

Kill the Battle Fanatic

Sep 1, 2014 · 24 min

Tatsumi inherits Bulat's Imperial Arms Incrusio after defeating the Three and vows to become even stronger. Mine's attitude towards Tatsumi seems to show a change after seeing his

S1·E10

Kill the Temptation

Sep 8, 2014 · 24 min

Esdeath has taken Tatsumi after winning the combat tournament. And the reason being... love at first sight?! That being said Tatsumi has not only been forced to become Esdeath's lo

S1·E11

Kill the Mad Scientist

Sep 15, 2014 · 24 min

Dr. Stylish discovered Night Raid's hideout as he followed Tatsumi. A battle quickly commenced between Night Raid and Dr. Stylish's fortified army who struck with a surprise attack

S1·E12

Kill the Newcomers

Sep 22, 2014 · 24 min

After dealing with Dr. Stylish's attack Night Raid leaves their base and hides in the mountains. After welcoming the newly joined member, Night Raid experienced a brief moment of p

S1·E13

Kill the Nuisances

Sep 29, 2014 · 24 min

A new species of Danger Beasts have emerged and has been terrorizing the vicinity of the capital. Minister Onest has ordered Esdeath to seize and defeat them. Esdeath leads the Jae

S1·E14

Kill the Giant Danger Beast

Oct 6, 2014 · 24 min

Tatsumi and Esdeath meet again by chance while exterminating Danger Beasts. Esdeath is pleasantly surprised at the unexpected reunion while Tatsumi is overwhelmed. Even while fully

S1·E15

Kill the Religious Organization

Oct 13, 2014 · 24 min

A widely accepted religious organization among the civilians known as the Path of Peace is quickly gaining more followers. It is rumored that they will cause an armed uprising in a

S1·E16

Kill the Puppets

Oct 20, 2014 · 24 min

In order to combat the Jaegars, Night Raid is separated into two groups. Tatsumi and Akame are to deal with Bols, Kurome, and her puppets. The battle proves to be difficult as Kuro

S1·E17

Kill the Curse

Oct 27, 2014 · 24 min

After being cornered by Akame and Leone, Bols sets off an explosion and flees. While he is trying to get back to his comrades, he runs into a hurt girl who is crying. Meanwhile, Ku

S1·E18

Kill the Demon

Nov 3, 2014 · 24 min

Borick is scheming to take over a religious faction, and Night Raid heads to Kyoroch, where that religion has its headquarters. The Jaegars also head to Kyoroch to act as bodyguard

S1·E19

Kill the Fate

Nov 10, 2014 · 24 min

Night Raid continues to work on their plan to assassinate Borick in Kyoroch. Tatsumi and Mine wander around the city, but then end up running into Seryu, who is responsible for She

S1·E20

Kill the Carnage

Nov 17, 2014 · 24 min

Kyoroch is freed because of Night Raid, which strengthens the Revolutionary Army's power. In this dire situation, Commander-in-chief Budoh and the minister's son, Shura, join the f

S1·E21

Kill the Despair

Nov 24, 2014 · 24 min

In order to instill fear into the hearts of those among the Rebel Army, the capital has spread the word that Tatsumi will be executed publicly. Night Raid receives notice of this a

S1·E22

Kill the Little Sister

Dec 1, 2014 · 24 min

Following Tatsumi's capture, Night Raid successfully defeated Commander-in-Chief Budou but at the cost of Main and Susanoo's lives. The Revolutionary Army surrounds the capital as

S1·E23

Kill the Emperor

Dec 8, 2014 · 24 min

The Revolution finally reaches its final phase; Night Raid is en route to assassinate Minister Onest, the root of the problem. All goes according to Najenda's plan as the Revolutio

S1·E24

Akame ga Kill!

Dec 15, 2014 · 24 min

The empire's army has been defeated and all that remains is the empire's strongest, General Esdeath. Akame and her sword stand in Esdeath's way as she desires to continue breeding