A young assassin joins a ruthless crew, fighting an epic battle against depravity in a relentless, bleak world.
Suspenseful. A full-attention watch at full speed. Emotionally it is devastating.
Not on a US subscription service as of Oct 30, 2026.
Extreme gore, which is more than most TV-MA titles carry. Beyond that, moderate sex and nudity, and brutal violence.
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Young Tatsumi travels to the capital of the Empire in order to earn money for his starving people and encounters a world of unimaginable depravity, dominated by the ruthless Prime Minister who controls the child Emperor. Tatsumi is recruited by Night Raid, a group of assassins dedicated to eliminating corruption by mercilessly killing officials and privileged nobles.
No. Brace yourself.
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