Kemonozume

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Kemonozume
ケモノヅメ
Genre Horror, Romance
TV anime
Director Masaaki Yuasa
Studio Madhouse
Network Flag of Japan WOWOW
Original run August 5, 2006 – November 5, 2006
Episodes 13

Kemonozume (ケモノヅメ?) is an anime series written and directed by Masaaki Yuasa, animated by Studio Madhouse, and broadcasted on WOWOW from August 5, 2006 to November 5, 2006.

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[edit] Plot

Since ancient times there has been a race of flesh eating monsters called Shokujinki (食人鬼 shokujinki). They can assume human form or otherwise live in the shadows while feeding on humans. The Kifuken (鬼封剣 kifuuken) martial arts style school was created to hunt down those creatures and its teachings have been passed down through the generations to the Momota family. The story revolves around the forbidden romance between Toshihiko, the latest heir of the Kifuken school and Yuka, a young woman who is a Shokujinki.

[edit] Characters

Toshihiko Momota (桃田俊彦 momota toshihiko) A skilled swordsman and the chosen heir of the Kifuken dojo. In a move unfitting of his disciplined character he relinquishes his responsibility by running away with Yuka, a woman he knows to be a Shokujinki.

Voiced by: Hidenobu Kiuchi

Yuka Kamitsuki (上月由香 kamitsuki yuka) A Shokujinki whose motives are unclear. She apparently has fallen in love with Toshihiko as the two have fled from their past lives.

Voiced by: Hekiru Shiina

Kazuma Momota (桃田一馬 momota kazuma) The younger half brother of Toshihiko. After his father's death he assumes control of the Kifuken school. His aim is to rid the world of Shokujinki with the help of a Mecha like Buster Suit that he has personally developed.

Voiced by: Hiroyuki Yoshino

Rie Kakinoki (柿の木利江 kakinoki rie) A female member of the Kifuken school where she has also been raised. Once as a child she was jokingly engaged to Toshihiko and has had deep feelings for him ever since.

Voiced by: Shino Kakinuma

Juzo Momota (桃田十蔵 momota juuzou) The leader of the Kifuken dojo when the series begins. He is the father of Toshihiko and Kazuma. The latter he had with Harumi, a Shokujinki he sacrificed in order to save the school from a rogue student. He is ultimately killed by a Shokujinki who framed Yuka.

Kyutaro Oba (大葉久太郎 ouba kyuutarou) A Kifuken swordsman who later took charge of the school's administrative tasks. He is aware of much more than he lets on. He eventually reveals himself to be a Shokujinki, and becomes the series antagonist.

Harumi Kamitsuki (上月はるみ kamitsuki harumi) The past love of Juzo and mother of both Yuka and Kazuma. Though a Shokujinki she was able to remain in human form. She gave her life to save the school when Juzo asked it of her.

Knife (ナイフ naifu) A Kifuken swordsman who is promoted to captain. He leads his own team while remaining loyal to Kazuma and the Kifuken cause.

Umeda (ウメ ume) Yet another Kifuken swordsman. He is betrayed and killed by a Shokujinki whom he willingly saves from Kifuken persecution.

Saru (猿 saru) A wily monkey with a liking for peaches. Toshihiko also has a tendency to call him "master".

[edit] List of episodes

# Title Original airdate
01 "The First Taste"
"hajime no aji" (初めての味) 		 2006-08-05
Toshihiko dedicated his life to only one purpose, to hunt down and destroy the shokujinki, until the day he met Yuka. 
02 "Hardship's Farewell"
"shinsan no ketsubetsu" (辛酸の決別) 		 2006-08-12
Toshihiko's life changed drastically when his father dies, and Yuka's true nature is revealed to him. 
03 "The Night Of The Salty New Moon"
"shoppai shingetsu no yoru" (しょっぱい新月の夜) 		 2006-08-19
Toshihiko escaped with Yuka and they hide themselves in a far away mansion. 
04 "The Pain Of The Past"
"kako no kumi" (過去の苦み) 		 2006-08-26
The story of Toshiko's father is finally revealed, as how he became the leader of the Kifuken and his relationship with Yuka's mother. 
05 "A Woman's Hidden Taste"
"onna no kakushi aji" (女の隠し味) 		 2006-09-09
Kyutaro exposes his plan to reformulate the Kifuken's organization with the help of Kazuma. Trouble arises when another member of the school gets himself involved with a shokujinki. 
06 "Harsh Birthday"
"karakuchi baasudei" (辛口バースディ) 		 2006-09-16
Yuka celebrates her birthday with Toshihiko, but when she tried one of his secret immobilization techniques on him, he ends up paralyzed, just when their gigantic pursuer finds them. 
07 "The Sweet Smell Of Rie"
"rie no amai kaori" (利江の甘い香り) 		 2006-09-23
Rie discovers Toshihiko's hideout and goes all out trying to bring him back home. Meanwhile, Yuka has a surprising revelation. 
08 "Confinement Has The Taste Of Iron"
"kankin wa tetsu no aji" (監禁は鉄の味) 		 2006-09-30
Toshihiko is captured and tortured by a group of shokujinki commanded by Yuka's former lover. But soon the Kifuken discovers their location and storm the place. 
09 "Sweet Dreams"
"amai yume" (甘い夢) 		 2006-10-07
Once again on the run, Toshihiko and Yuka take a hike with a kind old couple. While traveling with them, they try to sort out their feelings for each other. 
10 "People's Unhappiness Has The Taste Of Mercy"
"hito no fukou wa mitsu no aji" (人の不幸は密の味) 		 2006-10-14
As Kyutaro Oba put his master plan in motion, he finally reveals his true colors. 
11 "The Rain Is Bitter"
"sono ame wa nigakatta" (その雨は苦かった) 		 2006-10-21
Oba transforms Rie in a shokujinki and put her into a fight against Yuka. Meanwhile, Kazuma discovers the truth about his origin. 
12 "Coffee Flavored Kibidango"
"kohi aji no kibidango" (珈琲味のキビ団子) 		 2006-10-28
While Toshihiko tries to convince Rie's father to join his battle against Oba, Kazuma rushes to fight him by himself. 
13 "Taste Has Nothing To Do With It"
"Aji wa Kankeinai" (アジハカンケイナイ) 		 2006-11-05
Toshihiko and his allies struggle to stop Oba's ambitions. 

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