---
title: "Cagaster of an Insect Cage"
year: 2020
canonical_url: "https://www.archytele.com/show/cagaster-of-an-insect-cage-2020"
media_type: "tv"
tmdb_id: 94795
imdb_id: null
status: "Ended"
seasons_count: 1
episodes_count: 12
runtime_minutes: 26
community_rating: 7.9
vote_count: 0
content_rating: "TV-14"
---

# Cagaster of an Insect Cage (2020) — Television & Cinema Intelligence Dossier

> **Archytele Living Vault Canonical Record**: https://www.archytele.com/show/cagaster-of-an-insect-cage-2020

## Executive Summary & Cultural Positioning

"Cagaster of an Insect Cage" is a science fiction television series. The story takes place at the end of the 21st century, when a rare disease called "Cagaster" broke out. This disease has a significant impact on human populations, leading to a major decision being made to control the spread of the disease. In a desert area near the "cage" of the insects, a young pest exterminator is introduced. He encounters a man who is severely injured and entrusts his daughter to the exterminator, asking him to find her mother. The series explores the consequences of this disease and the actions taken by humanity in response.

## The Hook & The Verdict

**The Hook**: "A pest exterminator must rescue a girl in a world overrun by insect‑like humans"

### Why Watch
- Stunning animation depicting a bleak future
- High‑stakes survival premise with moral dilemmas

### Caveats & Content Note
- Violent insect transformations may be unsettling
- Tone & Suitability: Rated TV‑14, the series contains graphic violence and horror elements, suited for mature teens and adults

**Micro-Themes & Vibe Matrix**: post-apocalyptic, dark, action, sci-fi

## Streaming Availability Matrix

Direct streaming licensing updates dynamically. Consult the live tracking interface at https://www.archytele.com/show/cagaster-of-an-insect-cage-2020#watch.

## Filler vs. Essential Episode Classifier

- **Total Tracked Episodes**: 12
- **Crucial Mytharc Episodes**: 3 (25%)
- **Character Core Episodes**: 9 (75%)
- **Side Quest / Filler Episodes**: 0 (0%)

## Key Cast Continuity

- **Yoshimasa Hosoya** as *Kidou (voice)*
- **Kana Hanazawa** as *Iri (voice)*
- **Natsuki Hanae** as *Ahato (voice)*
- **Takahiro Sakurai** as *Franz (voice)*
- **Daisuke Namikawa** as *Griffith (voice)*
- **Toshiyuki Morikawa** as *Mario(voice)*
- **Kazuyuki Okitsu** as *Jin (voice)*
- **Junichi Suwabe** as *Kashim (voice)*
- **Ai Kayano** as *Aisha (voice)*
- **Yasuhiro Mamiya** as *Adham (voice)*

## Canonical Frequently Asked Questions

### Q: What is the disease Cagaster?
Cagaster is a rare disease that transforms infected humans into giant, carnivorous insects.

### Q: When is the story set?
The narrative takes place in the year 2125, thirty years after the Cagaster outbreak.

### Q: Who is the main protagonist?
The story follows Kidou, a young pest exterminator tasked with protecting a girl named Ilie.

### Q: Is the series animated?
Yes, it is an animated series classified under animation, drama, sci‑fi & fantasy, and action‑adventure.

### Q: What is the content rating?
The series carries a TV‑14 rating, indicating material suitable for viewers aged fourteen and older.

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*Generated by Archytele Open Intelligence Systems. Data verified against TMDB and JustWatch APIs.*