Guilty Crown (2011)
Anime series · 22 episodes · Production I.G · directed by Tetsurou Araki
ActionDramaMechaPsychologicalRomanceSci-Fi
From Production I.G and director Tetsurou Araki, Guilty Crown is a 2011 sci-fi action drama set in a dystopian, post-apocalyptic Japan ravaged by a pandemic. High schooler Shuu Ouma gains the "King's Right Hand" ability to extract weapons from people, thrusting him into a conflict between a government agency and a rebel group. The series explores themes of super power, terrorism, and romance within its mecha-infused narrative.
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Guilty Crown in motion
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The story
The narrative of Guilty Crown begins with Shuu Ouma, a high school student living in a Japan devastated by the Apocalypse Virus, a lethal pandemic unleashed by a meteorite impact. This cataclysmic event, which occurred a decade prior to the series' start, left Shuu an orphan and profoundly altered his personality, making him timid and fearful.
Shuu's life takes an extraordinary turn when he encounters Inori Yuzuriha, a mysterious pop star and member of the rebel organization Funeral Parlor. Through Inori, Shuu acquires the "King's Right Hand," a genetic ability allowing him to manifest weapons from the hearts of others. This newfound power immediately embroils him in a dangerous conflict between Funeral Parlor and a clandestine government agency, both vying for control over his unique abilities and, ultimately, the future of the ravaged world.
Credits & cast
- Studio
- Production I.G
- Director
- Tetsurou Araki
- Music
- Hiroyuki Sawano
- Voice
- Yuuki Kaji as Shuu Ouma
- Voice
- Ai Kayano as Inori Yuzuriha
Where to watch Guilty Crown
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Guilty Crown colour palette
The main colours across the whole series, by share of the picture.
Colour script
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Where Guilty Crown happens
futuristicnightbuildingcityindustrialstreetcontrolurban
Guilty Crown background art
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Looks like it
Matched frame to frame, on style and colour.
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Questions about Guilty Crown
Who made Guilty Crown?
Guilty Crown (2011) was animated by Production I.G and directed by Tetsurou Araki.
Where can I watch Guilty Crown?
Hulu, Netflix, Crunchyroll list Guilty Crown. Availability changes by country.
What anime are like Guilty Crown?
Fans most often recommend Code Geass: Lelouch of the Rebellion, The Future Diary, Eureka Seven, DARLING in the FRANXX. In look: Robotics;Notes, Tales of Vesperia: The First Strike, Mass Effect: Paragon Lost.
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