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It’s 1923, and the mysterious blood source Ascra has unleashed a horde of vampires across Japan. In response, the government spawns Code Zero. With S-rank vampire Defrott and the rookie Kurusu, this kill squad is made for one reason: to hunt the undead!
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It’s 1923, and the mysterious blood source Ascra has unleashed a horde of vampires across Japan. In response, the government spawns Code Zero. With S-rank vampire Defrott and the rookie Kurusu, this kill squad is made for one reason: to hunt the undead!
Cast, crew and production details
Tasuku HatanakaShutaro Kurusu (voice)
Junichi SuwabeYoshinobu Maeda (voice)
Koichi YamaderaTokuichi Yamagami (voice)
Akira IshidaTakeuchi (voice)
Hiroshi YanakaSōnosuke Nakajima (voice)
Kenichi SuzumuraSuwa (voice)
Makoto FurukawaRufus Glenn (voice)
Fumiko OrikasaAoi Shirase (voice)
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Episode 1
Early summer, 1923. Major Yoshinobu Maeda arrive in Tokyo to question an actress who revived as a vampire after being crushed by a falling prop. Will he be able to communicate with the confused woman, who only recites lines from her last performance?
Directed by Kohei HatanoWritten by Junichi FujisakuGuest stars Takeshi Terayama, Kazunari Koiso, Ryota Suzuki
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Episode 2
Maeda meets the vampires under his command for the first time, including an old classmate. Their first mission: Hunting down a vampire couple who have been attacking humans in Tokyo.
Directed by Nao Miyoshi, Shinya Sadamitsu, Kohei HatanoWritten by Junichi FujisakuGuest stars Ikki, Ryoko Gi, Takeshi Terayama, Yusuke Tonozaki, Ryota Suzuki
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Episode 3
Yamagami and Kurusu reflect on their new vampiric lives as it sinks in that they are now legally dead. Meanwhile, the army brass pressure Maeda and Nakajima for results, aiming to cut funding for Code Zero.
Directed by Shinya Sadamitsu, Kohei HatanoWritten by Junichi FujisakuGuest stars Yuki Kazu, Kazunari Koiso, Sayaka Ohara, Masaaki Ihara, Masayuki Oshita, Takatsugu Awazu
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Episode 4
Kurusu still struggles to use his vampire powers in combat as Code Zero investigates a series of strange deaths in the Yoshiwara red-light district.
Directed by Shigeru UedaWritten by Junichi FujisakuGuest stars Tomoyo Kurosawa, Misa Kato, Takeshi Terayama, Kazunari Koiso, Yusuke Tonozaki
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Episode 5
While Maeda convalesces, officials move to disband Code Zero and replace them with a force of British vampires. With less than a month until the deadline, Code Zero tracks the barrels of Ascra to Yokohama.
Directed by Toshiyuki SoneWritten by Junichi FujisakuGuest stars Yuki Kazu, Rie Kawamura, Takeshi Terayama, Kazunari Koiso
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Episode 6
Takeuchi and Suwa follow the mysterious vampire units. Meanwhile, Yamagami and Kurusu return to base, where they are surprised to find Maeda. How will each of them react as Nakajima reveals his true plan?
Directed by Shinya SadamitsuWritten by Junichi FujisakuGuest stars Yusuke Tonozaki, Mitsuki Nakamura, Ryota Suzuki
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Episode 7
Defrott appears before Maeda as he lies injured in the rubble. The sight of Maeda prompts Defrott to reflect on the time he spent with Misaki. What events led up to her death, and how did she become a vampire?
Directed by Akie IshiiWritten by Junichi FujisakuGuest stars Kazunari Koiso, Yusuke Tonozaki
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Episode 8
In the aftermath of the earthquake, Kurusu wanders the decimated cityscape in search of the other members of Code Zero. The military steps up its measures against vampires, who attack the people in increasing numbers, but is their help what it seems?
Directed by Shinya SadamitsuWritten by Junichi FujisakuGuest stars Sayaka Ohara, Takeshi Terayama, Genki Muro, Bun-O Fujisawa, Yusuke Tonozaki, Mitsuki Nakamura, Takashi Matsuyama, Anna Yamaki
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Episode 9
Kurusu heads to Tsukishima Island, drawn by rumors that someone who looks like Suwa is killing child vampires. What he finds there, however, shocks him and tests his faith in the other members of Code Zero.
Directed by Hitomi EzoeWritten by Junichi FujisakuGuest stars Yusuke Tonozaki, Masaaki Ihara, Masayuki Oshita, Takatsugu Awazu, Takashi Matsuyama, Anna Yamaki, Saori Onishi, Natsumi Kawaida
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Episode 10
The reunited members of Code Zero plan their next move. Meanwhile, Aoi convinces Defrott to return to the stage for a charity performance. But will any of them be prepared for Rufus's latest scheme?
Directed by Shinya SadamitsuWritten by Junichi FujisakuGuest stars Yusuke Tonozaki, Mitsuki Nakamura, Anna Yamaki, Saori Onishi, Natsumi Kawaida
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Episode 11
Maeda appears before Defrott and Aoi in Rufus's trap on Tsukishima Island. With Aoi losing blood fast, Kurusu will have to cross Tokyo in broad daylight if her hopes to reach her in time. Meanwhile, Ltg. Nakajima receives an unexpected summons.
Directed by Fumio MaezonoWritten by Junichi FujisakuGuest stars Masaaki Ihara, Masayuki Oshita, Takatsugu Awazu, Mitsuki Nakamura, Yusuke Tonozaki, Takashi Matsuyama, Anna Yamaki, Saori Onishi
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Episode 12
Rufus finally reveals the full scope of his ambitions and moves to eliminate the remaining members of Code Zero. How will they each respond to the threat, and will Defrott confront Rufus openly after the failed attempt on his life?
Directed by Shinya SadamitsuWritten by Junichi FujisakuGuest stars Yusuke Tonozaki, Genki Muro, Masaaki Ihara, Misa Kato, Takeshi Terayama, Takashi Matsuyama, Anna Yamaki, Saori Onishi
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Episode 13
The remaining vampire units gather as Kurusu and Maeda face off in front of Tokyo Station. Does Kurusu have the strength, or the will, to overcome his former leader? And how will Aoi react to the outcome?
Directed by Kohei HatanoWritten by Junichi FujisakuGuest stars Ryota Suzuki, Takashi Matsuyama, Anna Yamaki, Saori Onishi, Natsumi Kawaida
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