からくりサーカス
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Narumi Katou is a middle-aged man who suffers from the bizarre ZONAPHA Syndrome: a rare and inexplicable disease that causes its victims to endure severe seizures at random, with the only cure being to watch someone laugh. One day, during Narumi's part time job, a young boy with a giant suitcase fleeing from three adults runs into him. The boy introduces himself as Masaru Saiga, the new owner of the famous Saiga Enterprises following his father's recent death. However, other members of his family are trying to assassinate him and claim the fortune for themselves.
Karakuri Circus is an action-adventure anime that premiered in October 2018, following a middle-aged man with a rare disease that forces him to seek laughter as medicine and a young heir on the run from his own family. This completed series blends mystery, crime, and drama as unlikely allies navigate corporate conspiracies and personal survival.
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Chihiro UedaMasaru Saiga
Rikiya KoyamaNarumi Katou
Megumi HayashibaraShirogane Saigazaki
Romi ParkLucille Berneuil
Masahiko TanakaShōji Saiga
Akio OtsukaZenji Saiga
Takahiro SakuraiAkira Ashika
Nozomu SasakiChristophe Guy Lesch
Tomoyo KurosawaTalanda Liselotte Tachibana
Marina InoueVilma Thorne
Hisao EgawaShinobu Nakamachi
Ryota IwasakiNoriyuki Nakamachi
Kaito IshikawaHiroo Nakamachi
Seasons
1 season
Episodes · Season 1
Full season| # | Title | Air date | Runtime | Rating |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 01 | The Curtain Rises | 2018-10-11 | 24m | 8.0 |
| 02 | Promise | 2018-10-19 | 24m | 9.0 |
| 03 | Abyss | 2018-10-26 | 24m | 9.0 |
| 04 | Swirling Tiger | 2018-11-01 | 24m | 10.0 |
| 05 | Circus - Departure | 2018-11-08 | 24m | 10.0 |
| 06 | Hell | 2018-11-15 | 24m | 10.0 |
| 07 | Demonic | 2018-11-22 | 24m | 10.0 |
| 08 | Moment's beginning, moment's end | 2018-11-29 | 24m | 10.0 |
| 09 | Memories | 2018-12-06 | 24m | 10.0 |
| 10 | Francine | 2018-12-13 | 24m | 10.0 |
| 11 | Fanfare | 2018-12-20 | 24m | 10.0 |
| 12 | The faceless commander | 2018-12-27 | 24m | 10.0 |
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Is Karakuri Circus renewed or cancelled?
Karakuri Circus has ended — it concluded its planned run.
Karakuri Circus — frequently asked
When did Karakuri Circus air?
The series premiered on October 11, 2018. It has concluded and is no longer airing new episodes.
How many seasons are there?
Karakuri Circus has one season.
What is the main plot about?
The story centers on Narumi Katou, a man suffering from ZONAPHA Syndrome that only laughter can cure, who becomes entangled with Masaru Saiga, a young boy who has inherited a major corporation and is being hunted by his own family for the fortune.
Where can I watch it?
Streaming availability varies by region and platform. Check your local streaming services or anime platforms for current availability.
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