I am watching an anime series on TV currently. It is shown on the
Astro Animax (channel 715) on every Friday morning @ 12:30am. The title of the
anime series is called “K”. So, today I would like to share this Japanese action
and fantasy anime series with you. It is adapted from the same name of the
shounen manga series.
The title of the anime series is called “K”. This series has 13
episodes. “K” is a 2012 anime
series animated by the studio GoHands and directed by Shingo Suzuki, who also
serves as character designer for the series.
Title : K
Author : GoRa
Episodes : 13
Status : On-going
Story :
Set in a world where history has taken a slightly
different course from the one we're familiar with, K follows the story of a
young boy whose life is caught in a psychic war between seven kings. Ashinaka
High School is known for its unique setting: the entire campus is built on an
island. Yashiro Isana, aka Shiro, is having lunch with a cat on one of the
school rooftops. After his lunch break, Shiro goes on an errand for his
classmate Kukuri to prepare for their upcoming school festival, only to be
chased by some intimidating-looking men.
Characters Description:
Yashiro Isana (伊佐那 社 Isana Yashiro)
Nicknamed Shiro (シロ) by his
classmates; he is the leading character of the series. Accused for shooting one
of the members of the Red Clan, HOMRA, he is being targeted by its members for
revenge. Even though he was proven innocent by the picture that his friend,
Kukuri had of him around the time of the murder, Shiro finds a bloodied shirt
in his closet after his "innocence" was proven. He is shocked by this
but does not tell Neko or Kuroh about his findings. His enrollment at Ashinaka
High School is a mystery as according to the school's records, Shiro is not a
student there. It is revealed that he is the next in line to become the
Colorless King. Shiro holds great care for both Neko and Kuroh, valuing them as
friends.
Neko (ネコ Neko)
Shiro's pet cat
and a Strain. She has the ability to transform into human form, naked, and
performs illusions to protect Shiro. She is deeply attached to Shiro and will
go to great lengths in order to keep him safe. She refers to him as
"Neko's Shiro." It is later revealed that she also has the ability to
manipulate people's memories. She is quite playful and mischievous giving her
pursuers hard time chasing them especially when she's in her human form. She is
also a lover of rice crackers and would do almost anything to have some. She is
a supposed transfer student after she turned up in Shiro's class all of sudden.
Neko is responsible for erasing Shiro's memories.
Known as the
Black Hound (黒狗 Kuroinu) or Kuro (クロ), he is a highly skilled swordsman on a
mission to hunt down Yashiro on behalf of his late King and master, Ichigen
Miwa. Even though he has a cold exterior, he is a good man who allowed Shiro to
prove his innocence before killing him, cooked meals for him and helped around
in the festival as an apparent transfer student. Kuroh knew the fact that Shiro
was the next Colorless King.
Mikoto Suoh (周防 尊 Suō Mikoto)
The Red King (赤の王 Aka no Ō) and leader of Homra. He
was briefly in the custody of Scepter 4. According to Kuro, he has 'ties
thicker than blood' with the members of his clan. He is much more insecure
about his power than he may seem. He has known Totsuka since his high school days
and Izumo for even longer.
Izumo Kusanagi (草薙 出雲 Kusanagi Izumo)
Homra's second in
command and Mikoto's right-hand man. The brain of Homra. He speaks in the Kyoto
dialect, and is also fluent in English. He is the owner of the Bar Homra,
and is extremely protective of it. Has known Mikoto for a long time, and is one
of the few who addresses him by his first name. He has a platonic relationship
with Awashima Seri of Scepter 4, as they tend to understand each other, being
in the closest position to their kings.
Misaki Yata (八田 美咲 Yata Misaki)
He wields a
skateboard and bat. His epitaph is Yatagarasu. He is impatient and passionate,
but is shy around girls. Has been called a virgin by Fushimi, who he is on bad
terms with. Calls Fushimi by the nickname 'Saru'. Hates to be called by his
first name.
Anna Kushina (櫛名 アンナ Kushina Anna)
The youngest and
only female member of Homra. A Strain. Wearing Goth Lolita clothes, Anna has
the ability to see into the hearts of others with her red crystal marbles. She
lost her parents in an accident, and met Mikoto through her Aunt who was
Mikoto's teacher at the time. She is the mascot character of Homra, and is
quite emotionally attached to Mikoto. She loved Tatara's singing, and was his
No.1 fan. Has a type of color blindness where she can only recognize the color
red.
Reishi Munakata (宗像 礼司 Munakata Reishi)
The Blue King (青の王 Ao no Ō) and Head of the Special
Task Force Unit Scepter 4; the Fourth King. Has a calm demeanor. Wears glasses.
Likes jigsaw puzzles. Easily overwhelmed Kuroh without drawing his saber, but
the full extent of his power is yet unknown. Is currently monitoring Mikoto,
who he has in custody. Was called the 'Glasses Boss' by Neko.
Seri Awashima (淡島 世理 Awashima Seri)
Reisi's second in
command and the only female member in Scepter 4. Has the relationship of
bartender and customer with Kusanagi Izumo of Homra. He also gave her the
nickname 'Tundra Woman'. Likes anko
to such a degree that Kusanagi, Munakata and Fushimi were all visibly sickened.
Was called 'Boob Woman' by Neko.
Saruhiko Fushimi (伏見 猿比古 Fushimi Saruhiko)
The No.3 of
Scepter 4. Unmotivated and lazy, with a bad attitude, despite being extremely
capable. Has a habit of clicking his tongue. A former Red clansman who betrayed
Homra and joined Scepter 4. Has an odd obsession with Yata, who despises him
and calls him a traitor. Has powers of both Red and Blue, and wields both a
saber and knives. Was called 'Glasses Jerk' by Neko.
Kukuri Yukizome (雪染 菊理 Yukizome Kukuri)
She is Yashiro's
friend and a member of student council committee. Kukuri later loses memory of
ever meeting Shiro, Kuroh, and Neko. Despite this, it seems that Kukuri did
recall being friends with "someone," but could not remember Shiro's
identity.
Adolf K. Weismann
(アドルフ・K・ヴァイスマン Adorufu Kā
Vaisuman)
The Silver King (白銀の王 Hakugin no Ō) and the First King.
He is the one behind Shiro's accident and the suspected murderer of Tatara
Totsuka.
Daikaku Kokujōji (國常路 大覚 Kokujōji Daikaku)
The Golden King (黄金の王 Ōgon no Ō) and the Second King.
Ichigen Miwa (三輪 一言 Miwa Ichigen)
The deceased
former Colorless King (無色の王 Mushiki no Ō) and the Seventh King
The above are only some of the characters in the
anime series. There are more characters are available. Among all the
characters, I like few of them. E.g. Neko, Anna and Kukuri are very lovely.
Kuroh and Reishi are very cool guys. Lastly, Seri Awashima is a very cool lady and could fight
very well.
I like the story of “K” as it is interesting and
exciting. It makes me keeps on want to know the next following happenings of
the story. Moreover, the art of this anime series is very well done too.
Ok, let us take some sneak peek of “K”.
Well, if you want to catch and read the exciting
and fantasy anime/manga series. You may click on the respective links below.
Enjoy reading/watching “K”! J
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