The Empire of Corpses (2015)
Original title: 屍者の帝国
The Empire of Corpses is a 2015 Japanese-language animation movie directed by Ryotaro Makihara, with a running time of 2h. It stars Yoshimasa Hosoya, Ayumu Murase and Akio Otsuka.
The story takes place in 19th century Europe, and revolves around John Watson. He is scouted by the government to become a secret agent. However, Watson lives in a world where "Frankensteins", human corpses that are re-purposed with a false soul in order to use them as laborers, are used to improve industrial development.
Quick answers
What is The Empire of Corpses about?
The story takes place in 19th century Europe, and revolves around John Watson. He is scouted by the government to become a secret agent. However, Watson lives in a world where "Frankensteins", human corpses that are re-purposed with a false soul in order to use them as laborers, are used to improve industrial development.
When was The Empire of Corpses released?
The Empire of Corpses was released on 2 October 2015.
How long is The Empire of Corpses?
The Empire of Corpses runs 2h.
Who made The Empire of Corpses?
The Empire of Corpses was directed by Ryotaro Makihara.
Where can I watch The Empire of Corpses?
The Empire of Corpses is available on Apple TV Store and Fandango At Home.
Where to watch The Empire of Corpses
Rent: Apple TV Store, Fandango At Home
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Cast
- Yoshimasa Hosoya as John H. Watson (voice)
- Ayumu Murase as Friday (voice)
- Akio Otsuka as M (voice)
- Takayuki Sugo as The One (voice)
- Taiten Kusunoki as Frederick Barnaby (voice)
- Kana Hanazawa as Hadaly Lilith (voice)
- Shin-ichiro Miki as Alexei Karamazov (voice)
- Daiki Yamashita as Nikolai Krasotkin (voice)
- Jiro Saito as Seigo Yamazawa (voice)
- Koji Ishii as Ulysses Grant (voice)
- Houko Kuwashima as Moneypenny (voice)
- Kouji Takeda as Thomas Edison (voice)