Kurozuka (2008): cast, story & where to watch

Released in 2008, Kurozuka is an animation, sci-fi & fantasy and action & adventure series.

What it’s about. In feudal Japan, Kurou and his servant Benkei are fleeing from Kurou's elder brother, who has recently ascended to the throne. In a forest, they come across a house and a strange woman by the name of Kuromitsu, who agrees to harbor them under one condition: that they do not peer into the inner chambers. Soon, they are attacked by the Red Army; they are searching for Kuromitsu, whose blood holds immortality. Fatally wounded, Kurou drinks some of Kuromitsu's blood and gains immortality along with strange abilities; but shortly after, Kurou is seemingly decapitated and wakes up centuries later in a ruined city. In this twisted future the Red Army is omnipresent and still searching for Kuromitsu’s blood, while a rebel army seeks to keep them from acquiring it. With threats at every turn and fueled by his obsession, Kurou sets forth to find Kuromitsu and seek his revenge on the Red Army.

Who’s in it. Kurozuka stars Romi Park as Kuromitsu (voice), Mamoru Miyano as Kuro (voice), Kazuhiko Inoue as Izana (voice) and Keiji Fujiwara as Karuta (voice), among others.

How it landed. With an audience score of 6.1/10, Kurozuka has drawn a solid, mixed-to-positive response.

Where to watch. Streaming options change often. See the full, country-by-country breakdown on our where to watch Kurozuka page.

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