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Karakuri Circus

Name: Karakuri Circus
Director: Satoshi Nishimura
Genre: Action & Adventure, Mystery, Crime, Animation, Drama
Released: 2018-10-11
Rating: 8.2

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2018

1 Season

36 Episodes

Ended

About

Narumi Katou is a middle-aged man who suffers from the bizarre ZONAPHA Syndrome: a rare and inexplicable disease that causes its victims to endure severe seizures at random, with the only cure being to watch someone laugh. One day, during Narumi's part time job, a young boy with a giant suitcase fleeing from three adults runs into him. The boy introduces himself as Masaru Saiga, the new owner of the famous Saiga Enterprises following his father's recent death. However, other members of his family are trying to assassinate him and claim the fortune for themselves.

#circus#martial arts#bounty hunter#kidnapping#secret organization#bullying#gore#based on manga#massacre#fighting#mutilation#dark fantasy#angst#master servant relationship#shounen#anime#drastic change of life#time skip

Cast

Chihiro Ueda

as Masaru Saiga

Rikiya Koyama

as Narumi Katou

Megumi Hayashibara

as Shirogane Saigazaki

Romi Park

as Lucille Berneuil

Masahiko Tanaka

as Shōji Saiga

Akio Otsuka

as Zenji Saiga

Takahiro Sakurai

as Akira Ashika

Nozomu Sasaki

as Christophe Guy Lesch

Tomoyo Kurosawa

as Talanda Liselotte Tachibana

Marina Inoue

as Vilma Thorne

Hisao Egawa

as Shinobu Nakamachi

Ryota Iwasaki

as Noriyuki Nakamachi

Kaito Ishikawa

as Hiroo Nakamachi

Seasons

Season 1

36 episodes2018

Episodes

Season 1

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The Curtain Rises

Oct 11, 201824m8.0

Narumi Katou, in a bear costume promoting the Straw Circus, encounters Masaru Saiga, who accidentally triggers Narumi’s Zonapha attack. Masaru’s laugh saves Narumi, but he’s kidnapped by men in black suits. Narumi rescues him, escaping by train. Masaru shares his father’s death and inheritance tied to Karakuri puppets. On the train, they’re attacked by puppets, revealed when one is destroyed. Masaru summons Shirogane, a harlequin-clad woman, who uses the puppet Harlequin from his suitcase to defeat the attacker. Shirogane takes Narumi and the unconscious Masaru to a clinic, while a pursuer deploys the puppet Pulcinella.

Promise

Oct 19, 201824m9.0

Ashihana sends Pulcinella to attack, but Shirogane’s Harlequin easily defeats it. Ashihana’s gang captures Masaru, but Narumi rescues him, suffering a Zonapha attack. Unable to make Shirogane or Masaru laugh, Narumi gets Shirogane to beat him up in a store, curing his attack. Shirogane and Masaru move into Narumi’s apartment, unaware they’re being watched. The puppet Grimaldi snatches Masaru through a window. Ashihana, from the Slaughter Team, reveals the Kidnap Team took Masaru to the Saiga villa in Karuizawa, filled with dangerous Karakuri puppets, and offers to guide them there.

Abyss

Oct 26, 201824m9.0

Masaru’s uncle, Zenji Saiga, claims to protect him but raises suspicions. Narumi and Shirogane storm the Saiga villa, clashing with the Kidnap Team as the Slaughter Team follows. Shirogane’s Harlequin destroys a trap door and the puppet Theogualtier. Masaru discovers his father’s notes revealing he’s bait to destroy the Kuroga clan. Narumi and Shirogane fall into a trap, triggering Narumi’s Zonapha attack. Shirogane shares her past as a puppet master and why she can’t laugh. Masaru escapes Zenji by jumping from a window, landing safely near Ashihana, whom he tries to hire.

Swirling Tiger

Nov 1, 201824m10.0

Ashihana declines Masaru’s offer until a diary reveals the Slaughter Team’s exploitation by the Saiga. Using Grimaldi, Ashihana re-enters the villa. Yamanaka traps Narumi and Shirogane, and Masaru agrees to be Zenji’s son, but attacks him when Zenji plans to kill them. Shirogane shares her tragic childhood with Narumi. Masaru and Ashihana use Grimaldi to free them, but Yamanaka attacks again. Masaru controls Harlequin, shifting the battle until explosives destroy the villa. Masaru, Narumi, and Shirogane survive, but only Narumi’s left arm remains.

Circus - Departure

Nov 8, 201824m10.0

Two months later, Masaru recovers and lives with Shirogane, who enrolls in a nearby high school to protect him from bullies. Masaru shrugs off their taunts, showing his scars. Shinobu Nakamachi faces eviction while rebuilding a circus. At school, Masaru gains acceptance, and Shirogane’s acrobatic talents make her popular. Masaru takes Shirogane to meet Nakamachi, convincing her to join his circus with Nori, Hiro, and animal handler Liselotte. Meanwhile, Narumi lies unconscious in intensive care, missing his left arm.

Hell

Nov 15, 201824m10.0

Narumi awakens in an Illinois hospital with amnesia and a prosthetic arm, saved by Guy Christophe Resh. The hospital, run by Dr. Banhart, houses 2,000 children with Zonapha syndrome, where staff smile to prevent attacks. Narumi learns terminal Zonapha patients linger between life and death. Resh reveals the Midnight Circus uses automata to spread Zonapha and asks Narumi to become a Shirogane. The last Aqua Vitae healed Narumi. When Paulmann and Anselmus attack the school, Resh uses his Karakuri Olympia, and Narumi helps defeat them.

Demonic

Nov 22, 201824m10.0

Paulmann and Anselmus injure Narumi, but his Aqua Vitae-enhanced healing allows him to destroy them. Narumi agrees to become a Shirogane to protect the children. At the Nakamachi Circus, Shirogane performs as a clown and is challenged by Vilma. That night, Vilma corners Masaru to kill him but is stopped by Shirogane, who recovers from Vilma’s knives and defeats her with Harlequin. Impressed by Shirogane’s loyalty and Masaru’s resolve, Vilma joins the Nakamachi Circus.

Moment's beginning, moment's end

Nov 29, 201824m10.0

Shirogane enters a beauty contest for the Nakamachi Circus’s publicity. Masaru convinces Lise to perform, while Shirogane recalls Narumi. In China, Narumi, Guy, and Lucille face ten hijacking automata on their plane. Narumi defeats them without triggering explosions. Mr. Spazza’s insectoid automata attack, and Guy exits to fight them while Lucille lands the plane in a bay. The Nakamachi Circus’s opening is disrupted by the crash. Shirogane stops the automaton Magdalen from attacking Masaru, and Narumi appears through the flames.

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Karakuri Circus Cast and Characters

The cast features Chihiro Ueda (as Masaru Saiga), Rikiya Koyama (as Narumi Katou), Megumi Hayashibara (as Shirogane Saigazaki), Romi Park (as Lucille Berneuil), and Masahiko Tanaka (as Shōji Saiga). Their performances are a major reason Karakuri Circus has built such a passionate audience.

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There's a reason Karakuri Circus keeps showing up on "must-watch" lists. What makes it work is emotional weight that hits where it counts, action sequences that don't feel cheap, and tight pacing that earns its twists. If you enjoy Japonés storytelling that doesn't follow the same tired beats, this is the kind of show you'll end up recommending to friends.

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Karakuri Circus has 36 episodes across 1 season. All episodes are available to stream right here on CineFlixo.

Is Karakuri Circus good? What's the rating?

Karakuri Circus holds a 8.2/10 rating based on 131 reviews — genuinely excellent.

Who is in the cast of Karakuri Circus?

The main cast includes Chihiro Ueda, Rikiya Koyama, Megumi Hayashibara, and Romi Park, plus a strong supporting ensemble.

Is Karakuri Circus available in Japonés?

Yes — Karakuri Circus was originally produced in Japonés and that's the version you'll stream here on CineFlixo. English subtitles are provided when available.

When was Karakuri Circus released?

Karakuri Circus first aired in 2018.

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How many seasons and episodes does Karakuri Circus have?

Karakuri Circus currently has 1 season and a total of 36 episodes. The series status is "Ended", so the episode count may grow as new seasons are released. You can browse the full episode list on CineFlixo and continue watching from where you left off.

What is Karakuri Circus about?

In which language is Karakuri Circus originally available?

Karakuri Circus was originally produced in JA. On CineFlixo the show is available in its original JA audio. Check the player options on the watch page for available subtitle tracks.

When was Karakuri Circus first released?

Karakuri Circus first premiered on October 11, 2018 (2018). The series has since concluded its run.