“Exorcist sisters Kagura and Yomi battle supernatural threats while their bond is tested by duty and family pressures.”
Ga-Rei-Zero
喰霊–零–
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Synopsis
Exorcist sisters Kagura and Yomi battle supernatural threats while their bond is tested by duty and family pressures.
In Japan, there exists a secret government agency known as the Supernatural Disaster Countermeasures Division (SDCD), whose duty is to protect the citizens from creatures unseen. These highly trained exorcists are able to dispatch monsters swiftly and without alerting the general public, maintaining the delicate balance between the human world and the supernatural realm. Kagura Tsuchimiya, a young woman who lost her mother years ago, has been raised by the prestigious Isayama family. There, she forms an unbreakable bond with their daughter Yomi, and the two become as close as sisters. United by their shared abilities and family connections, they join the SDCD as exorcists, using their unique skills to combat supernatural threats. However, the weight of their dangerous responsibilities and the complex web of family obligations begin to create tension between them. As they face increasingly challenging missions, the pressures of their dual lives—protecting humanity while navigating their personal relationships—threaten to pull them in different directions. Their once unshakeable bond faces its greatest test as they must reconcile their duty with their personal desires and the expectations placed upon them.
What people say
Community consensus
Derived from 78 sampled reviews
What 78 viewers settled on.
Mostly aligned
σ 1.45 · some divergence
5.1 pts
Recommenders 8.6 · others 3.5
↓ 0.83
Running avg · Oct 2008 → Mar 2024
- 10 “This demon-hunting anime delivers an epic storyline and compelling characters that instantly hooks you from the first episode, making it impossible not to binge. Unlike other series in the genre...”
- 7 “Haven't read the manga but the story in this prequel isn't very strong, supposedly crippled by the ending set by the beginning of the manga. However, there's a lot of fun to be had here. Crazy...”
- 10 “The story was outstanding with character growth rarely seen in modern anime, and the emotions between characters felt incredibly real. Initially skeptical going in, I was completely shocked by how...”
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- 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-3785 catalog
Produced by
- Lantis Producer
- Kadokawa Shoten Producer
- Rakuonsha Producer
- Kadokawa Pictures Japan Producer
- KlockWorx Producer
Licensed by
- Funimation Licensor