Kuromukuro

Episode 1

A Rain of Ogres from the Sky

Yukina, a sophomore at Tateyama High, visits Kurobe Laboratory when it is suddenly attacked. While escaping, she touches a mysterious cube.

Episode 2

The Black Shell Awakens

Kennosuke Tokisada Ouma appears from the cube. He tries to save Yukina but is knocked unconscious. A new large scale geoframe emerges from Toyama Bay.

Episode 3

The Silent Walls of a Castle Ruins

Kennosuke, with Yukina along for the ride, is victorious, but the enemy geoframe gets away. He is captured once again but escapes and finds Koharu.

Episode 4

A Strange, New World

After realizing the extent of his slumber, Kennosuke is invited by Yukina's uncle to live with the family. The modern world continues to confound him.

Episode 5

The Samurai Goes to School

Yukina returns to school, hoping life is finally going back to normal - only to be horrified when she catches a glimpse of the new transfer student.

Episode 6

Face-Off at Jinzu River

Ken and Yukina resume their battle with the Yellow Crab mecha. Classmates Akagi and Kayahara defy the authorities and head closer to the battle zone.

Episode 7

Vanishing Into the Dawn

After the Yellow Crab's pilot takes his own life, Yukina loses her will to fight. At school, she learns that Akagi and Kayahara are still missing.

Episode 8

Memories of Regret

As the invaders' demands cause friction, Yukina leaves home to avoid battle. Kennosuke goes to search for her but realizes he knows nothing about her.

Episode 9

The Ogre's Message

An enormous enemy geoframe appears, but with Yukina missing, the center lacks the power to oppose it. Ken, Akagi and Kayahara continue the search.

Episode 10

The Arrogant Captive

The captured pilot is taken back to the research center and questioned. He says that he came to find a certain object. Ken appears to recognize him.

Episode 11

Truth Shrouded in Darkness

The enemy pilot unexpectedly escapes and is able to restore his geoframe. Yukina is ordered to deploy in the Kuromukuro, but runs into him on the way.

Episode 12

Summer Hell Camp in Kurobe

Summer vacation has come, and that means more training for Ken and Yukina, who is improving more than she expected. Akagi hopes to become a pilot.

Episode 13

Welcome to the Festival

Ken's Kuromukuro fights alongside the GAUS to drive off a giant geoframe. Meanwhile, Kayahara's plan for the Culture Fair stirs up excitement.

Directed by Toshiaki Kanbara

Episode 14

A Clash of Wills

Kennosuke has been run through by a woman with the face of his princess. Before she can finish him off, a mysterious figure leaps to his defense.

Episode 15

Difficult Choices

The local population begins to evacuate the area, and the school's students are transferring out. Carlos doesn't know what to say about his situation.

Episode 16

You Don't Know Me

Sophie shows excellent results in the single-pilot GAUS, impressing Ken. Soon, he learns that her parents expect her to leave Japan.

Episode 17

Dance in the Clouds

Graham orders a comprehensive search to find the two missing enemy pilots. Meanwhile, the Efidolg mothership dispatches an additional geoframe.

Episode 18

Vapor Ever Rising

Yukina and a reluctant Ken receive their salaries and decide to go to the hot springs together. Rumors of their plans spread through the school.

Episode 19

An Invitation from an Ogre

The Research Institute panics over Yukina's disappearance. Dr. Hausen makes a surprising discovery. Meanwhile, Sophie receives a mysterious message.

Episode 20

Into the Fire

Ken is on the way, but Yukina is already planning her escape. She encounters Mirasa, who attacks. Meanwhile, Sophie learns more about the enemy.

Episode 21

Writing on the Wall

Ken and Yukina have safely returned but have no time to celebrate after the research center learns that the enemy mothership will soon land on Earth.

Episode 22

Tears of a Narcissus

The enemy blockades the research center. At home, Yukina and the others are educated about the Efidolg and Yukina's missing father, Takehito.

Episode 23

A Tale of Two Frogs

Ken and Yukina take Muetta to school, causing a stir among the few remaining students. Carlos announces the completion of his movie scenario.

Episode 24

Bloodshed at Kurobe

Seeking the truth, Muetta turns against her former comrades. Realizing that the deciding battle is approaching, everyone makes their preparations.

Episode 25

Dream of the Ogre

Ken and Zell are shocked to learn of a power that can resist the enemy. Everyone at school is tired of waiting for Yukina and the others' return.

Episode 26

A Samurai Never Looks Back

Through the fight with the Efidolg, the characters find themselves closer to their aims. Kennosuke discovers the path he must walk.