The Empire of Corpses
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.
- Genre: Animation, Horror, Science Fiction, Thriller
- Studio: WIT STUDIO, Fuji Television Network, Aniplex, TOHO, Kansai Television, dentsu, Sony Music Entertainment
- Keyword: based on novel or book, gore, steampunk, gunfight, historical, gothic, adult animation, government agent, reanimated corpse, 19th century, anime, psychological
- Cast: Yoshimasa Hosoya, Ayumu Murase, Akio Otsuka, Takayuki Sugo, Taiten Kusunoki, Kana Hanazawa