TV-Series
Description
"Knight Hunters" is a supernatural action anime centered around a group of elite assassins known as the Weiß Kreuz, who operate under the guise of a flower shop in Tokyo. The team consists of four members: Aya Fujimiya, the stoic and disciplined leader; Yohji Kudou, a flirtatious and laid-back former detective; Ken Hidaka, a cheerful and athletic young man; and Omi Tsukiyono, the youngest and most tech-savvy member. Each member possesses unique skills and a tragic past that binds them together.

The narrative unfolds as the Weiß Kreuz takes on missions to eliminate corrupt individuals who exploit and harm innocent people. These missions are orchestrated by a mysterious organization called Kritiker, which operates in the shadows to maintain justice. The team’s dual lives as florists and assassins create a compelling contrast, blending mundane daily activities with high-stakes operations. As the series progresses, the characters’ backstories are gradually revealed, shedding light on their motivations and the personal demons they grapple with.

Aya Fujimiya’s sister, Aya-chan, plays a pivotal role in the story. She is comatose due to a traumatic incident involving a powerful crime syndicate, and Aya’s relentless pursuit of vengeance against those responsible drives much of the plot. Yohji struggles with guilt over his past failures as a detective, while Ken seeks redemption for his involvement in a tragic accident. Omi, despite his youthful appearance, harbors a dark connection to Kritiker and its origins, which becomes a central focus in the latter part of the series.

The antagonists include members of the Schwarz group, a rival team of assassins with their own tragic histories and motivations. The dynamic between Weiß and Schwarz is marked by intense rivalry and occasional moments of reluctant respect, adding depth to the conflict. The series explores themes of justice, morality, and the cost of vengeance, as the characters navigate the blurred lines between right and wrong.

"Knight Hunters" combines action-packed sequences with emotional storytelling, delving into the psychological struggles of its characters. The interplay between their personal lives and their roles as assassins creates a layered narrative that keeps the audience engaged. The series balances episodic missions with an overarching plot, culminating in a climactic confrontation that tests the bonds and resolve of the Weiß Kreuz team.
Information
Knight Hunters
ヴァイスクロイツ
Weiß Kreuz
White Cross
Type: TV-Series
Anime Episodes: 25
Movie/Episode length: 30 min.
Date: 04/09/1998 – 09/30/1998
Categories
Genre
AdventureDrama
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Episodes
Staffel 1
1Bait - Sacred Banquet
2Running Away - The Awakened Runaway
3Paradise - Heaven is Hell
4Betrayal - Execution of Betrayal
5Fate - Fate of the Hunter
6Girl - The Image of a Girl
7Distance Clocks - The Memories Return
8Raubtier - Howls in the Night
9Schreient - Hopes
10Brother - Bond of Darkness
11Birth - Breaking the Spell
12Parting - Why?
13Break - Rain of Revenge
14Flee - Martial Law
15Duel - Hunters of Revenge
16Shade - A Return to Battle
17Critic - Pride With No Name
18Debt - Farfarello
19See - Prelude to Insanity
20Quite - Arrow to Justice
21Trane - Memories
22Miteid - Final Reconciliation
23Screw - Everything For Love
24Ceremony - The portrait which passes each other
25The End of Weiβ
Cast
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Staff
  • Director
    Kiyoshi Egami
    Kazunori Tanahashi
  • Script
    Yūji Kawahara
    Isao Shizuya
  • Episode Director
    Kunitoshi Okajima
    Yoshihiro Sugai
    Shigeharu Takahashi
    Kiyoshi Egami
    Kenichi Maejima
    Susumu Ishizaki
    Kazuya Miyazaki
    Kazunori Tanahashi
    Yukio Okazaki
    Mushiro Harino
    Yukina Hiiro
    Mihiro Yamaguchi
    Masayuki Ōzeki
  • Music
    Norimasa Yamanaka
    Kishow Yamanaka
  • Character Design
    Tetsuya Yanagisawa
  • Chief Animation Director
    Tetsuya Yanagisawa
  • Director of Photography
    Hideo Okazaki
  • Series Composition
    Isao Shizuya
  • Storyboard
    Tetsuya Yanagisawa
    Kunitoshi Okajima
    Yoshihiro Sugai
    Shigeharu Takahashi
    Masami Ōbari
    Kiyoshi Egami
    Yukio Suzuki
    Susumu Nishizawa
    Kenichi Maejima
    Hitoshi Oda
    Yasuhiro Kuroda
    Hiroshi Matsuzono
    Mushiro Harino
    Yukina Hiiro
    Yoshinori Odaka
    Mihiro Yamaguchi
    Masayuki Ōzeki
  • Unit Director
    Shinichiro Kimura
    Masami Ōbari
    Susumu Nishizawa
  • Original author
  • Art Director
    Takeshi Waki
  • Animation Director
    Tetsuya Yanagisawa
    Yoshihiro Sugai
    Daijirō Sakamoto
    Masami Ōbari
    Akihiro Asanuma
    Atsushi Aono
    Kenzō Koizumi
    Maki Fujii
    Shinichirō Minami
    Haruo Sotozaki
    Keizō Shimizu
    Itsuki Imazaki
    Yoshihiro Matsumoto
    Yorihisa Uchida
    Masahiko Itojima
    Saburō Masutani
    Yūji Yanase
    Kenji Kajiwara
    Masahiko Itoshima
  • Producer
    Kōichi Kikuchi
    Kazuhiko Inomata
    Tetsuya Watanabe
Production
  • Production
    TV Tokyo
    Animate
    Polygram Japan
  • Animation Production
    Magic Bus
    Plum
Music
Opening
Ep. 1-15
“Velvet Underworld”
Ep. 16-25
“Piece of Heaven”
Ending
Ep. 1-15
“Beautiful Alone”
Ep. 16-25
“It's too Late”