Dies Irae

Synopsis

On May 1, 1945 in Berlin, as the Red Army raises the Soviet flag over the Reichskanzlei, a group of Nazi officers conduct a ritual. For them, the slaughter in the city is nothing but the perfect ritual sacrifice in order to bring back the Order of the 13 Lances, a group of supermen whose coming would bring the world's destruction. Years later, no one knows if this group of officers succeeded, or whether they lived or died. Few know of their existence, and even those who knew began to pass away as the decades passed. Now in December in the present day in Suwahara City, Ren Fujii spends his days at the hospital. Every night he sees the same dream: A guillotine. Murderers who hunt people, and the black clothed knights who pursue the murderers. He is desperate to return to his normal, everyday life, but even now he hears his friend Shirō's words: "Everyone who remains in this city eventually loses their minds."

About

Dies Irae premiered on October 14, 2017. It falls under the Animation, Action & Adventure, Sci-Fi & Fantasy genres. The series has aired across 1 season and 17 episodes. with each episode running approximately 25 minutes. It airs on Tokyo MX, ABEMA. and concluded its run on July 2, 2018.

Why viewers enjoy Dies Irae

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

Production

Dies Irae was animated by ACGT, light, GENCO, and broadcast on Tokyo MX, ABEMA.

Critical reception

Dies Irae holds a rating of 5.7 out of 10 based on 17 user reviews on TMDB, a score that reflects a wider spread of opinions among viewers.

Themes & motifs

Recurring motifs and themes throughout Dies Irae include: germany, japan, magic, nazi, supernatural, guillotine, priest, battle. These threads anchor the show's narrative direction and offer a reliable indicator of the kind of viewing experience it delivers.