Tomoki Kobayashi
Director
Akame ga Kill! (2014)
Specials
Young Tatsumi travels to the capital of the Empire in order to earn money for his starving people and encounters a world of unimaginable depravity, dominated by the ruthless Prime Minister who controls the child Emperor. Tatsumi is recruited by Night Raid, a group of assassins dedicated to eliminating corruption by mercilessly killing officials and privileged nobles.
Released July 7, 2014
Episode 24 min
15+
Genres: Action, Animation, Anime, Anime: Shounen, Comedy, Drama
Keywords: tmdb.rebellion, tmdb.assassin, tmdb.corruption, tmdb.swordplay, tmdb.politics, tmdb.revolution, tmdb.dystopia + 81 more, tmdb.gore, tmdb.tragedy, tmdb.murder, tmdb.dragon, tmdb.based-on-manga, tmdb.fighting, tmdb.super-power, tmdb.military, tmdb.dark-fantasy, tmdb.shounen, tmdb.anime, tmdb.angst, tmdb.imperialism, mdblist.ext.2k-blu-ray, tmdb.horror, imdb.journey, imdb.shounen, imdb.based-on-manga, imdb.anime-animation, imdb.female-nudity, imdb.female-rear-nudity, tmdb.alternate-ending, imdb.dark-fantasy, imdb.swordplay, imdb.military, imdb.angst, imdb.superpower, imdb.tragedy, imdb.vigilantism, imdb.emotions-awaken-superpowers, imdb.shonen-anime-animation, imdb.offscreen-violence, imdb.male-protagonist, imdb.weapons, imdb.gore, imdb.violence, imdb.urban-fantasy, imdb.vigilantes, imdb.change-in-lifestyle, imdb.vigilante-group, imdb.rebellion, imdb.anti-hero, imdb.assassin, imdb.female-harem, imdb.rotten-world, imdb.politics, imdb.tomboy, imdb.criminal, imdb.explicit-violence, imdb.psychological, imdb.kuudere, imdb.demon, imdb.heterosexual, imdb.primarily-adult-cast, imdb.harem, imdb.kaiju, imdb.giant-monster-sci-fi, imdb.breasts, imdb.assassins, imdb.henshin, imdb.antihero, imdb.original-ending, imdb.pink-hair, imdb.sword, imdb.murder, imdb.military-fantasy, imdb.torture, imdb.power-suit, imdb.human-enhancement, imdb.corruption, imdb.killing, tmdb.fantasy, imdb.ecchi, imdb.psychological-drama, imdb.body-horror, mdblist.anime-dub, imdb.hand-drawn-animation, imdb.folk-horror, imdb.bloody, imdb.splatter-horror, mdblist.has-trailer
Watch Providers: Hulu, HiDive, Spectrum On Demand, Hidive Amazon Channel
Production Companies: White Fox, C-Station, Jinnan Studio, Tezuka Productions, Asahi ProductionToho Company, Ltd.
Network: Tokyo MX
S0E1 - AkaKill! Theater #01 - Tatsumi and Leone
Tatsumi recounts the beginning of his time in the Capital. He recalls how he was scammed by Leone out of all his money, before being taken in by a seemingly kind noble family.
July 7, 2014, midnight
S0E2 - AkaKill! Theater #02 - Night Raid's 1-Minute Cooking
Leone presents her latest culinary creation, a dish called "1-Minute Meal," to Najenda. However, Najenda immediately recognizes that it looks like garbage.
July 14, 2014, midnight
S0E3 - AkaKill! Theater #03 - Leone and Scheele's Must-See Imperial Secret Hot Spring Report ♥
The episode begins with Leone complaining that the main series lacks fanservice, suggesting that it's all put into the extra segments.
July 21, 2014, midnight
S0E4 - AkaKill! Theater #04 - Mail Order Part 1
The special begins with a commercial for the "Tyrant," a giant, dragon-like Imperial Arms. Lubbock appears as the presenter, selling the "Tyrant Enhancement Super Set" to Tatsumi and the rest of Night Raid. The commercial promotes how the set can enhance your "body" by turning you into a powerful dragon, just like the original user.
July 28, 2014, midnight
S0E5 - AkaKill! Theater #05 - Glasses
Tatsumi is speaking with Sheele and mentions that her clumsiness is so extreme she once put Mine in the laundry with the rest of the clothes.
Aug. 4, 2014, midnight
S0E6 - AkaKill! Theater #06 - Esdeath's Fun Torture Classroom
In this short episode, the focus is on the character Esdeath in a humorous, exaggerated setting of a torture chamber classroom
Aug. 11, 2014, midnight
S0E7 - AkaKill! Theater #07 - Social Studies Field Trip
The characters (members of Night Raid / Empire cast) go on a field trip—likely for “social studies” in the sense of a school‑style outing rather than a serious mission.
Aug. 18, 2014, midnight
S0E8 - AkaKill! Theater #08 - The Tale of Estarou
The plot of "The Tale of Estaro" is a gag that pokes fun at the relationship between Wave and Kurome, particularly Wave's attempts to connect with Kurome despite her withdrawn nature.
Aug. 25, 2014, midnight
S0E9 - AkaKill! Theater #09 - Interviews
This short parodies the main events of Akame ga Kill! episode 9, "Kill the Battle Fanatic," where Tatsumi participates in a martial arts tournament and is aggressively wooed by the general Esdeath.
Sept. 1, 2014, midnight
S0E10 - AkaKill! Theater #10 - Deluxe Incursio
An advertisement for a toy version of the Teigu “Incursio” (the Demon Armor wielded by Tatsumi) appears, promoting it as an amazing product that can fly through sky, sea, and land.
Sept. 8, 2014, midnight
S0E11 - AkaKill! Theater #11 - Girl's Bar
The gags likely include character mismatches: perhaps male/assassin characters like Tatsumi or Lubbock being in a girls‑bar context, or female characters like Leone, Akame, Mine being in bar hostess/maid style roles for comedic effect.
Sept. 15, 2014, midnight
S0E12 - AkaKill! Theater #12 - Mail Order Part 2
The episode probably features characters reacting to or creating a spoof commercial for a product (likely a Teigu or weapon‑toy) in the style of a home‑shopping infomercial.
Sept. 22, 2014, midnight
S0E13 - AkaKill! Theater #13 - New Hideout
Unlike the hidden, somewhat spartan base in the main story, the theater skit humorously portrays the new hideout as a comfortable apartment with modern conveniences, creating a contrast that is a staple of these comedic shorts.
Sept. 29, 2014, midnight
S0E14 - AkaKill! Theater #14 - A Serious Love
Tatsumi and Esdeath run into each other by chance while they are both hunting Danger Beasts in a forest.
Oct. 6, 2014, midnight
S0E15 - AkaKill! Theater #15 - Seryu's Fun Crime-Prevention Class
Seryu conducts a “crime‐prevention class” (i.e., a classroom setting) where she instructs or demonstrates to other characters (or perhaps viewers) the “right way” to prevent crime.
Oct. 13, 2014, midnight
S0E16 - AkaKill! Theater #16 - Dear Mother?!
Tatsumi and the other Night Raid members are discussing their family histories. When the conversation turns to Tatsumi's mother, he admits he knows very little about her.
Oct. 20, 2014, midnight
S0E17 - AkaKill! Theater #17 - Haunted House
The episode opens with Lubbock trying to tell a scary story to the members of Night Raid: Najenda, Leone, Akame and Susanoo. He claims a haunted‑house tale.
Oct. 27, 2014, midnight
S0E18 - AkaKill! Theater #18 - Lightning Speed! Susanoo!
The short opens in the Night Raid headquarters (or a comfortable setting at their base). A sudden scream echoes from somewhere in the building.
Nov. 3, 2014, midnight
S0E19 - AkaKill! Theater #19 - Rahkasha Apperas!?
Syura, the arrogant son of the Prime Minister, showing off and bragging about his power.
Nov. 10, 2014, midnight
S0E20 - AkaKill! Theater #20 - Mail Order Part 3
In the segment, Tatsumi is attempting to sell a set of gardening tools.
Nov. 17, 2014, midnight
S0E21 - AkaKill! Theater #21 - The Tale of the Crane's Repayment
Leone plays the part of the Grateful Crane and Tatsumi takes the role of the kind-hearted young man.
Nov. 24, 2014, midnight
S0E22 - AkaKill! Theater #22 - Akame and Kurome
The short plays on the audience's perception of Tatsumi as the central protagonist for much of the series.
Dec. 1, 2014, midnight
S0E23 - AkaKill! Theater #23 - Departure
Tatsumi reunites with everyone.
Dec. 8, 2014, midnight
S0E24 - AkaKill! Theater #24 - Afterparty
Wrap Party in heaven.
Dec. 15, 2014, midnight
S0E25 - Digest Recap - Episode 8.5
Recap of the first eight episodes of the main series.
Aug. 31, 2014, midnight
Network: Tokyo MX
Episode Runtime: 24 min.
Season Runtime: 576 min.
Released: July 7, 2014
Last Air Date: Dec. 15, 2014, midnight
Status: Ended
Certification: TV-MA
Common sense age: 15+
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