Guilty Crown

ギルティクラウン

The story revolves around Shu Ouma, a high school boy who inadvertently obtains an ability called "The Power of the Kings" that enables him to draw out items called "Voids" from other people. He is then thrown into the…

2011–2012 24 min 1 Seasons 22 Episodes
★ 7.3 / 10 231 ratings
AnimationSci-Fi & FantasyAction & Adventure
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Guilty Crown

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Synopsis

The story revolves around Shu Ouma, a high school boy who inadvertently obtains an ability called "The Power of the Kings" that enables him to draw out items called "Voids" from other people. He is then thrown into the conflict between a resistance group called Funeral Parlor which aims to restore Japan's independence from a quasi-governmental organization known as the GHQ. In the process, Shu has to deal with the burden his ability puts on his shoulders and the horrific mystery of his past.

About

Guilty Crown premiered on October 13, 2011. It falls under the Animation, Sci-Fi & Fantasy, Action & Adventure genres. The series has aired across 1 season and 22 episodes. with each episode running approximately 24 minutes. It airs on Fuji TV. and concluded its run on March 22, 2012.

Why viewers enjoy Guilty Crown

Guilty Crown targets fans of Animation anime, especially viewers who appreciate stories that blend Sci-Fi & Fantasy, Action & Adventure elements. This combination of Animation, Sci-Fi & Fantasy, Action & Adventure sets the show's pacing and tone, and explains why it resonates with that specific audience over more general animated programming.

Production

Guilty Crown was animated by Aniplex, Production I.G, Fuji Television Network, and broadcast on Fuji TV.

Critical reception

Guilty Crown holds a rating of 7.3 out of 10 based on 231 user reviews on TMDB, a solid score that signals a stable, dedicated viewership.

Themes & motifs

Recurring motifs and themes throughout Guilty Crown include: future, dystopia, army, mecha, singer, piloted robot, terrorism, robot. These threads anchor the show's narrative direction and offer a reliable indicator of the kind of viewing experience it delivers.

Voice cast

  • Kosuke Takaguchi

    Kosuke Takaguchi

  • Ai Kayano

    Ai Kayano

  • Naoya Nosaka

    Naoya Nosaka

  • Yuki Kaji

    Yuki Kaji

  • Yuichi Nakamura

    Yuichi Nakamura

  • Kana Hanazawa

    Kana Hanazawa

  • Ayana Taketatsu

    Ayana Taketatsu

  • Kazuhiko Inoue

    Kazuhiko Inoue

  • Daisuke Sakaguchi

    Daisuke Sakaguchi

  • Anri Katsu

    Anri Katsu

Production credits

Direction
Hiroyuki Tanaka · Tetsuro Araki · Shinpei Ezaki
Writing
Hiroyuki Yoshino · Ichiro Okouchi · Jin Haganeya

Release dates

Premiered

October 13, 2011

Last aired

March 22, 2012

Seasons & episodes

Season 1 poster

Season1

October 13, 2011·22episodes

After a viral apocalypse, Japan has lost its independence to GHQ. When high school student Shu gains a strange power, he's drawn into the resistance.

Themes & topics

Keywords associated with this title by the community.

  • future
  • dystopia
  • army
  • mecha
  • singer
  • piloted robot
  • terrorism
  • robot
  • epidemic
  • super power
  • high school student
  • dead family
  • mysterious girl
  • anime
  • genetic weapons
  • genome
  • robots
  • teenager

Network

Fuji TV

Frequently asked questions

When did Guilty Crown premiere?

Guilty Crown premiered on October 13, 2011.

How many seasons does Guilty Crown have?

Guilty Crown has 1 season and 22 episodes in total.

What genre is Guilty Crown?

Guilty Crown is classified under Animation, Sci-Fi & Fantasy, Action & Adventure.

What networks did Guilty Crown air on?

Guilty Crown aired on Fuji TV.

Is Guilty Crown finished?

Yes, Guilty Crown concluded its run on March 22, 2012.

How long is each episode of Guilty Crown?

Each episode of Guilty Crown runs for approximately 24 minutes.

Where is Guilty Crown from?

Guilty Crown is a Japanese anime production.

What is the TMDB rating of Guilty Crown?

Guilty Crown holds a rating of 7.3 out of 10 on TMDB based on community reviews.