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Karakuri Circus
Synopsis: In a world where sentient puppets coexist with humans, "Karakuri Circus" introduces Narumi Katou, a man haunted by a strange condition that causes him to suffer uncontrollable convulsions, which only subside when he witnesses laughter. His routine changes dramatically when he meets Masaru Saiga, a young heir pursued by treacherous members of his own family who want his fortune. To protect Masaru, Narumi finds himself embroiled in a deadly confrontation against these shadowy puppets who possess superhuman strength. In the struggle, he receives the unexpected help of Shirogane, an enigmatic guardian who controls a powerful puppet. Together, they embark on a journey that reveals hidden truths about a legacy of love and betrayal, as they struggle to uncover the secrets that bind them and confront an ancient conflict between humans and their creations.
Table of Content
- Information
- Trailer/OP
- Curiosities
- Characters
- Summary
- FAQ
- Meaning
- Related
Information
Anime Names
- Anime Name: Karakuri Circus
- Anime Name in Japanese: からくりサーカス
- Anime Name in English: Karakuri Circus
- Other names: Indisponível
Production information
- Producers: Fujipacific Music, Twin Engine
- Licensors: Sentai Filmworks
- Studios: Studio VOLN
Anime Information
- Type: 24 min. per ep.
- Episodes: 36
- Date: Oct 11, 2018 a Jun 27, 2019
- Genres: Action, adventure, drama, mystery
- Subjects: Others
- Target: Shounen
External Links
Anime Reviews
- Rating: 7.16
- Popularity: 134,676
Video Trailer/Opening
Curiosities
- "Karakuri Circus" was created by Kazuhiro Fujita, the same author of "Ushio to Tora."
- The manga was published in the Weekly Shōnen Sunday magazine from 1997 to 2006.
- The anime premiered in 2018 and was produced by the studio VOLN.
- Karakuri means "mechanical" or "automaton" in Japanese, referring to the automaton dolls present in the plot.
- The story revolves around Masaru Saiga, an heir to a fortune who is being pursued by murderous automatons.
- The series has a unique blend of action, suspense, and supernatural elements, centered around puppets and circus.
- Junji Ito, famous for his horror works, was responsible for the design of the characters in the initial sketches for the anime, although these were not used in the final product.
Main Characters
- Katou Narumi: Protagonist who fights using circus skills to protect Masaru.
- Saiga Shirogane: Masaru's bodyguard with incredible combat skills.
- Saiga Masaru: Young heir of a great fortune in danger.
- Rech Guy Christophe
- Columbine: Faithful automaton that protects Masaru.
- Arlecchino: Powerful automaton with combat skills.
- Pantalone: One of the three main automatons with great loyalty.
- Francine
- Ashihana Eiryou
- Bai Jin: Elder with great knowledge of puppets and alchemy.
Summary and events
- Narumi Katou suffers from ZONAPHA Syndrome, a rare disease that can only be relieved by seeing someone laugh.
- During a part-time job, Narumi meets Masaru Saiga, a boy heir to Saiga Enterprises, who is on the run from assassins.
- Masaru is being pursued by relatives who want the fortune left by his deceased father.
- Narumi decides to help Masaru and discovers that the pursuers are humanoid puppets with superhuman strength.
- Shirogane, a white-haired girl, appears and protects Masaru using another puppet, revealing that she is his guardian.
- The trio becomes involved in mysteries related to an ancient story of love and betrayal.
- They explore an ancestral battle between humans and puppets, facing various threats along the way.
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Meaning of Karakuri Circus
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からくりサーカス
- からくり - Machine, gadget, mechanism
- サーカス - Circus
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