User:Sephiroth BCR/List of Kurozuka episodes

The episodes of the Kurozuka anime series are based on the manga series of the same name written by Baku Yumemakura and illustrated by Takashi Noguchi. The episodes are directed by Tetsuro Araki and produced by Madhouse Studios and Sony Pictures Entertainment. The plot of the episodes follows Minamoto no Yoshitsune, who takes the name Kuro while fleeing from his brother Minamoto no Yoritomo, the founder of the Kamakura Shogunate. After meeting the immortal woman Kuromitsu, Kuro becomes immortal; after receiving his immortality, however, he awakens in the future without his memories, and begins to search for Kuromitsu.

The episodes aired from October 7, 2008 to December 23, 2008 on Animax in Japan. The episodes were broadcast at later dates on BS11 Digital, which decided to air the first episode of Kurozuka on October 11, 2008 rather than the first episode of the Kannagi: Crazy Shrine Maidens anime. The anime adaptation of the manga was first confirmed on Animax on May 1, 2008.

Two pieces of theme music are used for the episodes: one opening theme and one closing theme. The opening theme is "Systematic People" by Wagdug Futuristic Unity with Maximum the Ryo of the Japanese rock band Maximum the Hormone. The closing theme is Hanarebanare (ハナレバナレ) by Shigi. Two DVD compilations are slated for release by Sony Pictures Entertainment; the first is set for release on February 25, 2009, and the second is slated for release on March 25, 2009.


 * BS11