Kurozuka
黒塚
“Fleeing warriors find refuge with immortal Kuromitsu, whose dark secret entwines Kurou's fate across centuries.”
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Fleeing warriors find refuge with immortal Kuromitsu, whose dark secret entwines Kurou's fate across centuries.
In 12th-century Japan, swordsman Kurou and his loyal servant Benkei flee from mysterious pursuers into the depths of an ancient forest. There, they discover the hidden dwelling of Kuromitsu, an enigmatic and ethereal woman who offers them sanctuary. Though welcomed as guests, they are given one strict rule: never enter Kuromitsu's private chamber. Drawn by an irresistible fascination with their mysterious host, Kurou finds himself increasingly captivated by Kuromitsu's otherworldly presence. As he spends more time in her company, he begins to sense that she harbors a dark secret—one that will forever change his understanding of life, death, and the nature of eternity itself. What begins as a tale of refuge and forbidden attraction soon evolves into a journey that transcends the boundaries of time itself, as Kurou's fate becomes inexorably intertwined with forces beyond mortal comprehension.
In 12th-century Japan, swordsman Kurou escapes ghastly pursuers into a deep forest with his servant Benkei. Seeking shelter, the two find themselves within the secluded abode of the mysterious and beautiful Kuromitsu. While they are warmly accepted, the men are warned to never enter Kuromitsu's room. However, driven by innate curiosity and perhaps a condemned love, Kurou peeks through the ajar door, only to find Kuromitsu feasting on the blood of fallen men. He soon learns Kuromitsu is an immortal vampire, and dedicates himself to her—even becoming a vampire himself in order to spend eternity with her. But the cryptic organization known as the Red Army has enlisted the help of Benkei, who betrays Kurou and severs his head. Awaking centuries into the future in an apocalyptic modern-day Japan, Kurou sets off to reunite with his lover and exact revenge on the Red Army.
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Community consensus
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6.5/10
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σ 2.18 · split reception
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4.7 ptsRecommenders 8.2 · others 3.4
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A self-contained story.
No sequels, spin-offs or alternate tellings — Kurozuka begins and ends here.
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Reel · 01 Cat. №BS-3923
- Format
- 12 × 23′
- eps × min
- Total runtime
- 4h 36m
- all episodes
- Aired
- Oct 2008 – Dec 2008
- Fall 2008
- Source
- Tv
- media type
- Rated
- R
- 17+ (violence & profanity)
- Ref.
- BS-3923
- catalog