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Living at a shrine with other orphans, Ouri Kagami is no stranger to corpses. But when he sees the patron of his orphanage, Keisei Tagami, seemingly revive the scarred corpse of schoolgirl Makina Hoshimura, he cannot help but feel incredibly shocked. Intrigued by the mysterious circumstances surrounding Makina, he learns that she is a Shikabane Hime—an undead being tasked with eliminating others like her who pose a threat to society. As Ouri goes about his daily life, his inexplicable run-ins with her are shrouded in abnormality.
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Is there a sequel to Corpse Princess: Aka?
Yes, Corpse Princess: Kuro aired in 2009 as the direct continuation, picking up the story of Makina Hoshimura right where Aka left off. Together they form the complete 2008-2009 anime adaptation of the Shikabane Hime manga.
How many corpses does Makina have to destroy in Corpse Princess?
Makina, a Shikabane Hime or 'corpse princess,' must destroy 108 shikabane (corpses) to earn passage to heaven. That contract binds her to the monk Keisei Tagami, whose shrine and orphanage Ouri Kagami calls home.
Which studio made Corpse Princess: Aka?
The series was produced by Gainax and aired in 2008. It was licensed in English by Funimation, which released both Aka and its Kuro continuation.
Who is Ouri Kagami in Corpse Princess?
Ouri is a boy raised at the shrine orphanage where Keisei Tagami works, and the story begins when he witnesses Keisei seemingly revive the scarred corpse of schoolgirl Makina Hoshimura. Over the course of Aka and Kuro he becomes increasingly entangled with her secret war on the undead, setting him on the path to becoming her contracted monk.
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