Episode guide
Akame ga Kill!: Season 1
24 episodes · premiered Jul 7, 2014
The story begins with Tatsumi, a young swordsman from a remote countryside village, who travels to the Imperial Capital seeking funds to save his starving home. Once he arrives, he discovers that the capital is riddled with corruption and cruelty. He stumbles upon the secret group of assassins known as Night Raid, who are fighting to overthrow the tyrannical and corrupt regime that governs the empire. Tatsumi is recruited into Night Raid and begins his journey in a world of bullets, blades, and moral conflict.
- Episode 1: Kill the Darkness Jul 7, 2014 · 24m Tatsumi leaves his village in pursuit of wealth and success in the Imperial Capital. He attempts to join the army, however it isn't as easy as it seems. When all of the sudden, a large…
- Episode 2: Kill the Authority Jul 14, 2014 · 24m Tatsumi is taken by the Night Raid. They realized his potential as an assassin and asks him to join, but Tatsumi is conflicted. Though after learning more about each of Night Raid's team…
- Episode 3: Kill Your Cares Jul 21, 2014 · 24m The Night Raid's hideout is invaded by intruders! The assassin clan was able to drive out the enemy without a problem. Tatsumi experiences the true intensity of the Night Raid for the…
- Episode 4: Kill the Imperial Arm Users Jul 28, 2014 · 24m The target this time is the capital's rumored phantom serial killer known only as Zank the Executioner. Just like the Night Raid, he is an Imperial Arms user as well.
- Episode 5: Kill the Dream Aug 4, 2014 · 24m Sheele, who has no particular role in the hideout is assigned as Tatsumi's trainer. She explains how and why she chose assassinating as her career. Tatsumi, who still doesn't have an…
- Episode 6: Kill the Absolute Justice Aug 11, 2014 · 24m Night Raid is tasked with the eradication of a drug trafficking organization within the Imperial City. Tatsumi and Leone head towards the red light district. The two learn of the horrific…
- Episode 7: Kill the Three (1) Aug 18, 2014 · 24m General Esdeath arrives at the capital and is brought to the Emperor to discuss annihilating Night Raid. The Emperor wants to reward her for her services but her request is somewhat…
- Episode 8: Kill the Three (2) Aug 25, 2014 · 24m Tatsumi and Bulat stand before the Three. Among them is Bulat's former leader, Liver. The battle quickly turns into a one-on-one combat between Bulat versus Liver and Tatsumi versus Nyau.
- Episode 9: Kill the Battle Fanatic Sep 1, 2014 · 24m Tatsumi inherits Bulat's Imperial Arms Incrusio after defeating the Three and vows to become even stronger. Mine's attitude towards Tatsumi seems to show a change after seeing his…
- Episode 10: Kill the Temptation Sep 8, 2014 · 24m Esdeath has taken Tatsumi after winning the combat tournament. And the reason being... love at first sight?! That being said Tatsumi has not only been forced to become Esdeath's lover but…
- Episode 11: Kill the Mad Scientist Sep 15, 2014 · 24m Dr. Stylish discovered Night Raid's hideout as he followed Tatsumi. A battle quickly commenced between Night Raid and Dr. Stylish's fortified army who struck with a surprise attack…
- Episode 12: Kill the Newcomers Sep 22, 2014 · 24m After dealing with Dr. Stylish's attack Night Raid leaves their base and hides in the mountains. After welcoming the newly joined member, Night Raid experienced a brief moment of peace…
- Episode 13: Kill the Nuisances Sep 29, 2014 · 24m A new species of Danger Beasts have emerged and has been terrorizing the vicinity of the capital. Minister Onest has ordered Esdeath to seize and defeat them. Esdeath leads the Jaegers to…
- Episode 14: Kill the Giant Danger Beast Oct 6, 2014 · 24m Tatsumi and Esdeath meet again by chance while exterminating Danger Beasts. Esdeath is pleasantly surprised at the unexpected reunion while Tatsumi is overwhelmed. Even while fully…
- Episode 15: Kill the Religious Organization Oct 13, 2014 · 24m A widely accepted religious organization among the civilians known as the Path of Peace is quickly gaining more followers. It is rumored that they will cause an armed uprising in an…
- Episode 16: Kill the Puppets Oct 20, 2014 · 24m In order to combat the Jaegars, Night Raid is separated into two groups. Tatsumi and Akame are to deal with Bols, Kurome, and her puppets. The battle proves to be difficult as Kurome's…
- Episode 17: Kill the Curse Oct 27, 2014 · 24m After being cornered by Akame and Leone, Bols sets off an explosion and flees. While he is trying to get back to his comrades, he runs into a hurt girl who is crying. Meanwhile, Kurome's…
- Episode 18: Kill the Demon Nov 3, 2014 · 24m Borick is scheming to take over a religious faction, and Night Raid heads to Kyoroch, where that religion has its headquarters. The Jaegars also head to Kyoroch to act as bodyguards for…
- Episode 19: Kill the Fate Nov 10, 2014 · 24m Night Raid continues to work on their plan to assassinate Borick in Kyoroch. Tatsumi and Mine wander around the city, but then end up running into Seryu, who is responsible for Sheele's…
- Episode 20: Kill the Carnage Nov 17, 2014 · 24m Kyoroch is freed because of Night Raid, which strengthens the Revolutionary Army's power. In this dire situation, Commander-in-chief Budoh and the minister's son, Shura, join the fight…
- Episode 21: Kill the Despair Nov 24, 2014 · 24m In order to instill fear into the hearts of those among the Rebel Army, the capital has spread the word that Tatsumi will be executed publicly. Night Raid receives notice of this and…
- Episode 22: Kill the Little Sister Dec 1, 2014 · 24m Following Tatsumi's capture, Night Raid successfully defeated Commander-in-Chief Budou but at the cost of Main and Susanoo's lives. The Revolutionary Army surrounds the capital as the…
- Episode 23: Kill the Emperor Dec 8, 2014 · 24m The Revolution finally reaches its final phase; Night Raid is en route to assassinate Minister Onest, the root of the problem. All goes according to Najenda's plan as the Revolutionary…
- Episode 24: Akame ga Kill! Dec 15, 2014 · 24m The empire's army has been defeated and all that remains is the empire's strongest, General Esdeath. Akame and her sword stand in Esdeath's way as she desires to continue breeding war. The…