Kuromukuro
2016 · Animation, Comedy, Drama, Mystery · 1 Season · 26 Episodes ·
When mecha attack a research center, its students, pilots, and researchers must fight back with the help of mysterious artifacts and a young samurai.
Episodes
1. A Rain of Ogres from the SkyYukina, a sophomore at Tateyama High, visits Kurobe Laboratory when it is suddenly attacked. While escaping, she touches a mysterious cube.
2. The Black Shell AwakensKennosuke Tokisada Ouma appears from the cube. He tries to save Yukina but is knocked unconscious. A new large scale geoframe emerges from Toyama Bay.
3. The Silent Walls of a Castle RuinsKennosuke, with Yukina along for the ride, is victorious, but the enemy geoframe gets away. He is captured once again but escapes and finds Koharu.
4. A Strange, New WorldAfter 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.
5. The Samurai Goes to SchoolYukina 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.
6. Face-Off at Jinzu RiverKen and Yukina resume their battle with the Yellow Crab mecha. Classmates Akagi and Kayahara defy the authorities and head closer to the battle zone.
7. Vanishing Into the DawnAfter 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.
8. Memories of RegretAs the invaders' demands cause friction, Yukina leaves home to avoid battle. Kennosuke goes to search for her but realizes he knows nothing about her.
9. The Ogre's MessageAn enormous enemy geoframe appears, but with Yukina missing, the center lacks the power to oppose it. Ken, Akagi and Kayahara continue the search.
10. The Arrogant CaptiveThe 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.
11. Truth Shrouded in DarknessThe 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.
12. Summer Hell Camp in KurobeSummer 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.
13. Welcome to the FestivalKen's Kuromukuro fights alongside the GAUS to drive off a giant geoframe. Meanwhile, Kayahara's plan for the Culture Fair stirs up excitement.
14. A Clash of WillsKennosuke 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.
15. Difficult ChoicesThe 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.
16. You Don't Know MeSophie shows excellent results in the single-pilot GAUS, impressing Ken. Soon, he learns that her parents expect her to leave Japan.
17. Dance in the CloudsGraham orders a comprehensive search to find the two missing enemy pilots. Meanwhile, the Efidolg mothership dispatches an additional geoframe.
18. Vapor Ever RisingYukina and a reluctant Ken receive their salaries and decide to go to the hot springs together. Rumors of their plans spread through the school.
19. An Invitation from an OgreThe Research Institute panics over Yukina's disappearance. Dr. Hausen makes a surprising discovery. Meanwhile, Sophie receives a mysterious message.
20. Into the FireKen is on the way, but Yukina is already planning her escape. She encounters Mirasa, who attacks. Meanwhile, Sophie learns more about the enemy.
21. Writing on the WallKen 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.
22. Tears of a NarcissusThe enemy blockades the research center. At home, Yukina and the others are educated about the Efidolg and Yukina's missing father, Takehito.
23. A Tale of Two FrogsKen and Yukina take Muetta to school, causing a stir among the few remaining students. Carlos announces the completion of his movie scenario.
24. Bloodshed at KurobeSeeking the truth, Muetta turns against her former comrades. Realizing that the deciding battle is approaching, everyone makes their preparations.
25. Dream of the OgreKen 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.
26. A Samurai Never Looks BackThrough the fight with the Efidolg, the characters find themselves closer to their aims. Kennosuke discovers the path he must walk.
