Casshern Sins 2008
“Ruin is the salvation of man and machine”
What is Casshern Sins?
Casshern Sins is a Japanese anime television series that aired from 2008 to 2009. Produced by Tatsunoko Productions and animated by Madhouse, the show is a reboot of the 1973 series Casshan.
- Type
- TV series
- Year
- 2008
- Status
- Ended
- Episodes
- 24
- Runtime
- 24 minutes
- First aired
- Oct 1, 2008
- Last aired
- Mar 15, 2009
- Original language
- JA
- Origin
- JP
- Networks
- MBS
- Genres
- Animation, Drama, Sci-Fi & Fantasy
- Updated
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Overview
Casshern Sins is a Japanese anime television series that aired from 2008 to 2009. Produced by Tatsunoko Productions and animated by Madhouse, the show is a reboot of the 1973 series Casshan. The story takes place in a world where robot society dominates, until a plague known as "The Ruin" begins to cause widespread decay and despair. The only individual immune to this affliction is Casshern, who is believed to have assassinated a robot named Luna. Uncertain of his role in triggering the catastrophe, Casshern sets out on a journey to uncover the truth behind Luna's death and its connection to the Ruin. The series explores themes of redemption, identity, and the consequences of violence. It features the voice talents of Gô Shinomiya, Youhei Oobayashi, Tôru Furuya, and Toshiyuki Morikawa. The show is classified as TV-MA and is available for streaming.
Should you watch it?
“A mysterious warrior wanders a decaying world while seeking the truth behind a global robotic plague.”
- thought-provoking narrative
- atmospheric world-building
- heavy themes of decay
- slow narrative pace
Watch it if you enjoy introspective science fiction stories centered on existential mystery.
The series contains themes of death, despair, and widespread societal ruin.
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Episode guide
Season 1 · 24 episodes
Open the complete Season 1 guide →- E1 At the End of the World Oct 1, 2008
- E2 A World Replete with Death Throes Oct 8, 2008
- E3 To the Ends of Agony Oct 15, 2008
- E4 The Angel of Ruin Oct 22, 2008
- E5 The Man Who Killed the Sun Named Moon Oct 29, 2008
- E6 Reunion with Fate Nov 5, 2008
- E7 The Woman of the Tall Tower Nov 12, 2008
- E8 A Hymn of Hope Nov 19, 2008
- E9 The Flower That Blooms in the Valley of Ruin Nov 26, 2008
- E10 The Man Entrapped by the Past Dec 3, 2008
- E11 By One's Calling Dec 10, 2008
- E12 Turn the Time Lived to Color Oct 17, 2008
- E13 The Past Rises Before My Eyes Dec 24, 2008
- E14 The Truth Illuminates the Darkness Jan 7, 2009
- E15 The God of Death, Dune Jan 14, 2009
- E16 For the Strength to Believe Jan 21, 2008
- E17 The Glass Cradle Jan 25, 2009
- E18 The Time I've Lived and the Time I Have Left Feb 2, 2009
- E19 Believe in the Flower that Lives in your Heart Feb 9, 2009
- E20 For Whom do the Flowers Bloom? Feb 16, 2009
- E21 The Paradise of Lost Hope Feb 23, 2009
- E22 A Drop Called Eternity Mar 2, 2009
- E23 Those Who Return Mar 8, 2009
- E24 To the Wandering, Blooming Flowers Mar 15, 2009
Frequently asked questions
What is the cause of the decay in the series?
The world is suffering from a plague known as The Ruin, which causes the robot population to rust and perish.
Who is the main character?
The protagonist is Casshern, a warrior who is the only robot unaffected by the spreading plague.
What is Casshern's connection to Luna?
Casshern is known as the assassin of Luna, though he struggles to remember the events surrounding her death.
Is this series a reboot?
Casshern Sins is part of the broader franchise that originated with the 1973 anime Shinzou Ningen Casshern.
What is the central mystery?
The story follows Casshern as he attempts to uncover his role in the destruction of the mechanized civilization.