Gungrave 2003
What is Gungrave?
Gungrave is a Japanese anime television series created by Yasuhiro Nightow that is based on the video game of the same name. Produced by Madhouse, the series aired on TV Tokyo between 2003 and 2004 for a total of 26 episodes.
- Type
- TV series
- Year
- 2003
- Status
- Ended
- Episodes
- 26
- Runtime
- 25 minutes
- First aired
- Oct 7, 2003
- Last aired
- Mar 30, 2004
- Original language
- JA
- Origin
- JP
- Networks
- TV Tokyo
- Genres
- Animation, Action & Adventure, Crime, Drama
- Updated
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Overview
Gungrave is a Japanese anime television series created by Yasuhiro Nightow that is based on the video game of the same name. Produced by Madhouse, the series aired on TV Tokyo between 2003 and 2004 for a total of 26 episodes. The narrative follows two men, Brandon Heat and Harry MacDowell, as they rise through the ranks of the Millennion crime syndicate. Initially, Brandon is a passive man living a laid-back life until the murder of his friends leads him to join the mafia to remain close to the woman he loves, Maria. Years later, Brandon returns from beyond the grave to dismantle Millennion, which utilizes undead monsters as enforcers. Driven by a need for revenge, he uses his handguns and a coffin filled with heavy weaponry to target the organization. His ultimate objective is to destroy the leader of Millennion, who was once his best friend. In North America, the series was originally licensed by Geneon Entertainment before later being rescued by Funimation.
Should you watch it?
“A resurrected gunslinger wages undead war against his former friend's criminal empire.”
- Unique undead revenge premise with stylish action
- Complex protagonist with tragic backstory
- Some pacing issues in early episodes
- Limited character development for supporting cast
You enjoy supernatural revenge thrillers with stylish gunplay.
Contains graphic violence and dark themes typical of mature anime.
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Episode guide
Season 1 · 26 episodes
Open the complete Season 1 guide →- E1 Destroyer in the Dusk Oct 7, 2003
- E2 Young Dogs Oct 14, 2003
- E3 Rain Oct 21, 2003
- E4 Go Oct 28, 2003
- E5 Millennion Nov 4, 2003
- E6 Big Daddy Nov 10, 2003
- E7 5 Years Later Nov 18, 2003
- E8 Family Nov 25, 2003
- E9 Dispute Dec 2, 2003
- E10 Conflict Dec 9, 2003
- E11 Heat Dec 16, 2003
- E12 Kind Dec 23, 2003
- E13 Betrayal Dec 28, 2003
- E14 Die Jan 6, 2004
- E15 Harry Jan 13, 2004
- E16 Letter Jan 20, 2004
- E17 Mika Jan 27, 2004
- E18 Grave Feb 3, 2004
- E19 Superior Feb 10, 2004
- E20 Brother Feb 17, 2004
- E21 Duty Feb 24, 2004
- E22 Remorse Mar 2, 2004
- E23 Daughter Mar 9, 2004
- E24 Last Bullet Mar 16, 2004
- E25 Then Mar 23, 2004
- E26 Dusk of the Destroyers Mar 30, 2004
Frequently asked questions
Is Brandon really dead at the start?
The series establishes Brandon's death and resurrection early on.
What kind of powers does Brandon have?
Brandon has enhanced abilities as an undead being, including superhuman strength and durability.
How many episodes are there?
The series consists of multiple episodes focusing on Brandon's mission.
Is this based on a manga or game?
Gungrave originated as a video game before being adapted into anime format.
Does Brandon work alone?
Brandon operates with a small group while pursuing his vendetta against Milleneon.