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"Genocidal Organ" is a science fiction anime set in a near-future world where global terrorism has escalated following the 9/11 attacks. The narrative explores the consequences of advanced surveillance and military technology, focusing on the psychological and societal impacts of perpetual war. The story centers on Clavis Shepherd, a highly skilled operative working for a covert American special forces unit. His team is tasked with tracking down and eliminating individuals who orchestrate large-scale genocides, referred to as "genocidal organs."

The primary antagonist is John Paul, a mysterious and elusive figure believed to be the mastermind behind a series of global atrocities. John Paul’s methods involve manipulating language and psychological triggers to incite violence and destabilize nations. As Clavis and his team pursue John Paul across various war-torn regions, the narrative delves into themes of free will, the nature of evil, and the ethical implications of state-sanctioned violence.

Clavis’s journey becomes increasingly personal as he uncovers connections between John Paul and his own past. The story reveals that John Paul was once a linguist and philosopher who developed a theory about the "genocidal organ," a metaphorical concept suggesting that certain linguistic and psychological tools can activate latent violent tendencies in societies. This theory is weaponized to create chaos, leading to widespread destruction and loss of life.

The anime juxtaposes intense action sequences with philosophical dialogue, creating a layered narrative that questions the morality of counter-terrorism and the role of language in shaping human behavior. Supporting characters, such as Lucia, a former intelligence officer, and Williams, a fellow operative, provide additional perspectives on the ethical dilemmas faced by those tasked with maintaining global security.

As Clavis closes in on John Paul, the line between hunter and hunted blurs, culminating in a confrontation that forces Clavis to confront his own beliefs and the consequences of his actions. The story concludes with an ambiguous resolution, leaving the audience to ponder the broader implications of the themes explored throughout the series.
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Genocidal Organ
虐殺器官
Type: Movie
Movie/Episode length: 115 min.
Date: 02/03/2017
Official Website:Genocidal Organ
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Staff
  • Music
    Yoshihiro Ike
  • Original Character Design
    redjuice
  • Animation Director
    Ryuji Tsuzuku
    Shūkō Murase
    Toshinari Yamashita
    Masaki Yamada
    Naoyuki Onda
    Hiroyuki Ochi
    Shigeki Kuhara
    Hirotoshi Takaya
    Yōichi Ueda
    Kaichiro Terada
    Iwao Teraoka
    Takashi Kumazen
    Sōichirō Sako
    Shin'ya Kitamura
    Kenji Shibata
    Kōtarō Nakamori
    Miyuki Arima
    Chidimatsu Takamasa
  • Director
    Shūkō Murase
  • Storyboard
    Shūkō Murase
  • Art
    Sadayuki Arai
    Mika Nishimura
    Taichi Shishido
  • Art design
    Masahiro Satō
    Seiki Tamura
    Tomoyasu Fujise
    Yūho Taniuchi
    Hideki Nakamura
    Yōsuke Kagawa
    Hiroaki Matsui
    Mayumi Nakajima
    Shungo Takaba
  • Executive producer
    Kenji Shimizu
    Atsuhiro Iwakami
    Yūichi Nakao
    Keiji Ota
    Kohei Takenaka
    Miho Okada
    Keiichi Yoshizaki
  • Original creator
  • Art Director
    Seiki Tamura
  • Director of Photography
    Kazuhiro Yamada
    Kōsuke Nakanishi
  • Screenplay
    Shūkō Murase
  • Unit Director
    Masaharu Tomoda
    Yoshimitsu Ōhashi
    Yukio Iwata
    Satoshi Toba
    Sō Toyama
    Hirotaka Endo
    Hideto Komori
    Yūji Yanase
    Taku Yonebayashi
    Takurō Tsukada
    Takahiro Kawakoshi
    Kotomi Deai
    Teruo Sato
  • Mechanical design
    Yoshinori Sayama
  • Cgi Director
    Ryukou Masuo
  • Producer
    Noriko Ozaki
Production
  • Animation Production
    Geno Studio
    Manglobe