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The Empire of Corpses (2016)

Movie"The dead will inherit the Earth."
Audience Score
60
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NR 2 hrJul 5th, 2016Thriller, Animation, Science Fiction, HorrorProject Itoh Collection PosterPart of Project Itoh Collection
The story takes place in 19th century Europe, and revolves around John Watson. He is scouted by the government to become a secret agent. However, Watson lives in a world where "Frankensteins"—human corpses that are re-purposed with a false soul in order to use them as laborers—are used to improve industrial development.
StarringYoshimasa HosoyaAyumu MuraseAkio Otsuka
DirectorRyotaro Makihara

Movie Details

On DVD & Blu-ray:July 5th, 2016 - Buy DVD
Original Language:Japanese
Executive Producers:Keiji Ota, Yoko Matsuzaki, Koji Yamamoto
Production Companies:WIT STUDIO, Fuji Television Network, Aniplex, TOHO, Kansai Television, dentsu, Sony Music Entertainment
The Empire of Corpses on the Web:Official Website
Movie Tags:
based on novel or bookanime19th centurygoreadult animationhistoricalgunfightgothicpsychologicalsteampunk

Project Itoh Collection

An anime trilogy based off of author Project Itoh's works: Genocidal Organ, Harmony, and Empire of Corpses.