About K

"K" is a popular anime television series that debuted in Japan in 2012. The show revolves around Yashiro Isana, a seemingly naive high school student living in a technologically futuristic Tokyo. Yashiro gradually becomes embroiled in the war between the seven Psychic clans known as "Kings,", becoming both a target and a pivotal figure in this battle.

Making / Production

The series was produced by GoHands, directed by Shingo Suzuki, and written by GoRA. The Studio’s unique visual style, combined with a compelling plotline, captivated the audience. The series ran for two seasons, with a movie and a manga adaptation.

Actors

• Daisuke Namikawa voiced the lead character, Yashiro Isana. Namikawa perfectly captured Yashiro’s innocence and transition to a hardened king.
• Mikako Komatsu lent her voice to Neko, a mysterious and cheerful girl who plays a pivotal role. Her performance wonderfully captured the character’s complexity and charm.
• Kenjiro Tsuda voiced Mikoto Suoh, the Red King. Tsuda’s intense performance evoked Mikoto’s powerful and emotional stature.

Trivia / Interesting Facts

• The series was simultaneously broadcast worldwide.
• Several anime outlets acclaimed it for its sophisticated visuals and intriguing plotline.
• The show was initially speculated to be a project based on the game "The King of Fighters' due to the capital letter 'K' in its title.

Quotes

• "Everyone's a vermin...in this rotten world." – Mikoto Suoh
• "It’s better to be hurt than to hurt others. Nice people can be happy with just that." – Yashiro Isana
• "I don’t understand the value of living. But I don’t want to die. It’s terrifying." – Neko

Music, Soundtrack

• The vibrant soundtrack was composed by Mikio Endō, enhancing the show’s atmospheric visual style.
• Opening theme 'KINGS' by Angela and ending theme 'Tsumetai Heya, Hitori' by Mikako Komatsu added to the series' overall appeal.
• The soundtracks effectively mirrored the show’s shifting tones – from lighthearted moments to intense battles– providing an immersive audio-visual experience for viewers.

Awards

This anime didn't achieve any major awards, but it quickly gained traction among anime fans worldwide for its unique storyline and beautiful artistry.