Kennosuke Tokisada Ouma
main character
TV
6.8
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Anime DetailsFINISHED
- Format
- TV series
- Episodes
- 26
- Episode length
- 24 min
- Total watch time
- 10 h 24 min
- Status
- Finished
- Aired
- April 7, 2016 – September 29, 2016
- Season
- Spring 2016
- Source
- Original story
- Studio
- P.A.WORKS
- Director
- Tensai Okamura
- Music
- Hiroaki Tsutsumi
- Age rating
- R — 17+ (violence & profanity)
- Country
- Japan
- AniList score
- 68/100
- Also known as
- Black Corpse, Black Relic, Kara Kabuk
- Score across sites
- 7.28/10
- Official site
- kuromukuro.com
- Wikipedia
- Read article
Estimated watch time
10h 24m
⚡ 6 days at 5 eps/day
Tags & Tropes
Robots87%Time Manipulation79%War79%Military79%Ensemble Cast79%Real Robot79%Heterosexual79%Female Protagonist70%School68%Revenge68%
overview details
Synopsis
During the construction of the Kurobe Dam, an ancient artifact was discovered, and so the United Nations Kurobe Research Institute was established. Intellectuals from all over the world gathered to study the object, and the children of those researchers attend Mt. Tate International Senior High School, including the institute head's daughter, Yukina Shirahane. In the summer of 2016, a lone samurai once again awakens! (Source: Pony Canyon USA)
Trailer
Watch on YouTubeMain cast & voice actors
Should you watch Kuromukuro?
Probably, if you enjoy action and mecha, especially stories with robots, time manipulation, war.
Reception is positive but mixed: 68/100 on AniList, with 36% of 12K ratings at 8/10 or higher. It's the #70 highest-rated anime of 2016.
11.8% of viewers drop it before the end, more than most, so give it a few episodes to see if it clicks.
At about 10 h 24 min in total, plan on one to two weeks at a couple of episodes a day.
Where to Watch Officially
Availability, audio and subtitles vary by region and service.
Episodes
26 episodes are listed.
Creators & key staff
- Director
- Tensai Okamura
- Series composition
- Ryou Higaki
- Character design
- Yuriko Ishii
- Music
- Hiroaki Tsutsumi
Related entries
Opening & ending themes
Openings (2)
- OP1“DEATHTOPIA” by GLAY · eps 1-13
- OP2“Chou Onsoku Destiny” by GLAY · eps 14-23, 25
Endings (2)
- ED1“Realistic” by MICHI · eps 2-13
- ED2“Eien Loop” by Ami Wajima · eps 14-24
Theme data from AnimeThemes.moe.
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Kuromukuro FAQ
How many episodes does Kuromukuro have?
Kuromukuro has 26 episodes of about 24 minutes each, roughly 10 h 24 min in total.
How long does it take to watch Kuromukuro?
About 10 h 24 min back to back. At two episodes a day it takes 13 days; at one hour a day, about 11 days.
Is Kuromukuro finished?
Yes. Kuromukuro has finished airing — the final episode aired September 29, 2016.
Is there a season 2 of Kuromukuro?
No sequel is listed for Kuromukuro as of October 2026.
Is Kuromukuro based on a manga?
No. Kuromukuro is an original anime story, not adapted from a manga or novel.
Who animated Kuromukuro?
Kuromukuro was animated by P.A.WORKS and directed by Tensai Okamura.
Who sings the opening of Kuromukuro?
The opening, "DEATHTOPIA", is performed by GLAY.
Where can I watch Kuromukuro?
Kuromukuro is listed on Netflix. Availability varies by region — check the streaming links on this page.