Death Parade 2015
What is Death Parade?
Death Parade is a television series that explores a unique concept. The show takes place in a bar, a location that serves as a transitional space between life and death.
- Type
- TV series
- Year
- 2015
- Status
- Ended
- Episodes
- 12
- Runtime
- 23 minutes
- First aired
- Jan 10, 2015
- Last aired
- Mar 28, 2015
- Original language
- JA
- Origin
- JP
- Networks
- Nippon TV
- Genres
- Animation, Drama, Mystery
- Updated
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Overview
Death Parade is a television series that explores a unique concept. The show takes place in a bar, a location that serves as a transitional space between life and death. This bar is not a traditional concept of heaven or hell, but rather a place where individuals are given a chance to win. The rules of this bar are not explicitly stated, but it is implied that patrons are unable to leave until a game or challenge is completed. The outcome of this game is tied to the winner's life, with the possibility of their life being affected in some way. The series delves into the themes and consequences of this unique concept, without providing further details about the rules or the outcome. The show's focus is on the exploration of this concept and its implications.
Should you watch it?
“After death, souls arrive at a mysterious bar to play games that determine their ultimate fate.”
- compelling premise
- unique narrative structure
- heavy emotional themes
Watch it if you enjoy psychological dramas that explore moral ambiguity and the human condition.
The series contains mature themes regarding death and emotional distress.
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Episode guide
Season 1 · 12 episodes
Open the complete Season 1 guide →- E1 Death Seven Darts Jan 10, 2015
- E2 Death Reverse Jan 17, 2015
- E3 Rolling Ballade Jan 24, 2015
- E4 Death Arcade Jan 31, 2015
- E5 Death March Feb 7, 2015
- E6 Cross Heart Attack Feb 14, 2015
- E7 Alcohol Poison Feb 21, 2015
- E8 Death Rally Feb 28, 2015
- E9 Death Counter Mar 7, 2015
- E10 Story Teller Mar 14, 2015
- E11 Memento Mori Mar 21, 2015
- E12 Suicide Tour Mar 28, 2015
Frequently asked questions
What is the setting of the show?
The story takes place in a bar located in a space between heaven and hell.
What happens to the characters?
Characters are forced to play games that determine their final destination after death.
Can characters leave the bar?
Characters cannot leave the premises until their game has concluded.
What is the core conflict?
The conflict centers on the high-stakes games that decide the outcome of a soul's existence.
Is this a lighthearted series?
No, the series focuses on serious themes regarding life, death, and judgment.