Synopsis
In the name of the king, the Valiante Kingdom launched hunts to exterminate users of witchcraft. Seventeen years later, their pursuit is still growing in both size and brutality. Unbeknownst to the citizens, the targets of these witch hunts are the secret protectors of humanity. Known as the Makai Knights and Alchemists, they have a strong will to protect people from Horrors, demons who possess souls plagued by sadness and pain. One such Makai Knight is 17-year-old Leon Luis who inherits the le...
Background
Garo: Honoo no Kokuin is inspired by Garo Tokusatsu and is one of the few Tokusatsu franchises adapted into an animated work.
Audience Guidance
AIRecommended age: 15+
strong
ViolenceFrequent graphic combat with blood, dismemberment, and body horror as demons possess and mutate humans
moderate
Sexual contentPartial nudity, sexualized female designs, implied prostitution, and one scene suggesting sexual assault
strong
Disturbing themesChild witnesses mother's execution by burning, systemic corruption, betrayal, and psychological trauma from parental loss
moderate
LanguageOccasional strong profanity in subtitles during intense confrontations
mild
Substance useBackground alcohol consumption in tavern scenes
A dark fantasy action series following a teenage knight battling demons while processing his mother's execution, featuring graphic monster violence, mature themes of corruption and trauma, and occasional sexual content. The medieval setting includes witch hunts, political betrayal, and body horror that may be intense for younger teens.
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GARO: THE ANIMATION has 24 episodes.
GARO: THE ANIMATION is currently finished airing.
GARO: THE ANIMATION was produced by MAPPA.
GARO: THE ANIMATION aired Oct 4, 2014 to Mar 28, 2015.
GARO: THE ANIMATION is based on a Original.
A dark fantasy action series following a teenage knight battling demons while processing his mother's execution, featuring graphic monster violence, mature themes of corruption and trauma, and occasional sexual content. The medieval setting includes witch hunts, political betrayal, and body horror that may be intense for younger teens.
