About Akame ga Kill!

"Akame gakill!" is a popular anime series adapted from the manga of the same name, authored by Takahiro and illustrated by Tetsuya Tashiro. Premiering in July 2014, this series is set in a dark, post-apocalyptic world filled with corruption. The story revolves around Tatsumi, a young fighter who joins the Assassin’s group Night Raid to overthrow the tyrannical rule of the capital's egocentric Prime Minister.

Making / Production

The production of "Akame ga Kill!" was handled by White Fox, a studio renowned for its work on "Steins;Gate." The series was directed by Tomoki Kobayashi and its scripts were constructed by Makoto Uezu. Naoyuki Onda provided the character designs, while Taku Iwasaki composed the series' celebrated music.

Actors

• Sora Amamiya as Akame. Her profound voice acting mastery brought to life the stoic but compassionate titular character, minus the inherent lethality.
• Souma Saito as Tatsumi. His dynamic voice did justice to Tatsumi's evolution from a naïve villager to a hardened assassin.
• Katsuyuki Konishi as Bulat. His robust voice fittingly personified Bulat’s masculine and brave characteristics.

Trivia / Interesting Facts

• Despite following the initial source material, the anime's later episodes deviated into an original ending as the manga was still running at the time of airing.
• The characters of 'Akame ga Kill!' are named after Japanese snacks.
• It was one of the top-most rated anime series of 2014.

Quotes

• "If you can't do something, then don't. Focus on what you can." - Sheady
• "Remember this well: the weak are destined to lie beneath the boots of the strong." - Esdeath
• "The ones who aren't human are YOU guys!! The more tyrannical you are, the more you'll be judged!!" - Tatsumi

Music, Soundtrack

• The hauntingly beautiful and melancholic opening theme, "Skyreach" by Sora Amamiya, perfectly captures the series' dark tone.
• The second opening, "Liar Mask" by Rika Mayama, is a thrilling piece with distinct orchestral elements.
• Among numerous incredible background tracks, "I've got to go home" stands out for its heartfelt emotion.