Guilty Crown (2011): cast, story & where to watch

2011 · Series · ★ 7.3

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Released in 2011, Guilty Crown is an animation, sci-fi & fantasy and action & adventure series.

What it’s about. The story revolves around Shu Ouma, a high school boy who inadvertently obtains an ability called "The Power of the Kings" that enables him to draw out items called "Voids" from other people. He is then thrown into the conflict between a resistance group called Funeral Parlor which aims to restore Japan's independence from a quasi-governmental organization known as the GHQ. In the process, Shu has to deal with the burden his ability puts on his shoulders and the horrific mystery of his past.

Who’s in it. Guilty Crown stars Yuki Kaji as Shu Ouma (voice), Yuichi Nakamura as Gai Tsutsugami (voice), Kana Hanazawa as Ayase Shinomiya (voice) and Ayana Taketatsu as Tsugumi (voice), among others.

How it landed. With an audience score of 7.3/10, Guilty Crown has been warmly received by audiences.

Where to watch. In US you can stream it on Crunchyroll and Crunchyroll Amazon Channel and rent or buy it from Apple TV Store. See the full, country-by-country breakdown on our where to watch Guilty Crown page.

If you liked it. Fans of Guilty Crown tend to enjoy Rick and Morty, Demon Slayer: Kimetsu no Yaiba, Attack on Titan and Attack on Titan: No Regrets.

Frequently asked

Where can I watch Guilty Crown (2011)?
In US, Guilty Crown is available to stream on Crunchyroll and Crunchyroll Amazon Channel, and rent or buy from Apple TV Store. Availability varies by country — check our where-to-watch page for every region.
Is Guilty Crown worth watching?
Guilty Crown holds an audience score of 7.3 out of 10, and is a strong pick if you enjoy animation, sci-fi & fantasy and action & adventure. Most viewers rate it highly.
Who stars in Guilty Crown?
Guilty Crown stars Yuki Kaji, Yuichi Nakamura, Kana Hanazawa, Ayana Taketatsu and Kazuhiko Inoue.
When was Guilty Crown released?
Guilty Crown was released in 2011.