Kurau: Phantom Memory

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  • 2004
  • 1 Season
  • 7.1  (171)

Kurau: Phantom Memory is an anime series that is set in a future where humanity has advanced to the point of space travel and colonization of different planets. However, this progress is not without its costs, as new dangers and risks threaten the balance of power and threaten human life. This is where the show's main character, Kurau Amami, comes in.

Kurau is a researcher who specializes in the study of "Rynax," a mysterious energy that has become a crucial component in many of the machines and technologies that humans rely on. However, during one of her research missions, Kurau is exposed to a tremendous amount of Rynax, which changes her in a way that she cannot foresee - granting her superhuman abilities and leaving her with two distinct personalities: one of Kurau, and one of some other entity that she calls "Christmas."

With these new powers, Kurau becomes a target for both the government and the mysterious GPO organization, which seeks to use her abilities for their own purposes. The show follows her journey as she navigates these dangerous waters, trying to keep both her identity and her newfound powers hidden from those who would exploit her.

Throughout the series, viewers watch Kurau come to grips with her new abilities and her dual personality - often finding herself at odds with her other self in moments of danger or stress. She also forms friendships with people like Doug, a GPO agent who becomes her unlikely ally, and Ayaka, a little girl who becomes her surrogate sister after the death of her own mother.

One of the primary themes of the show is the idea of what it means to be human. Kurau's experiences cause her to question her own humanity and her place in the world, while other characters grapple with the things that make them human - their emotions, their desires, and their relationships. The show manages to address these deeper themes while still featuring plenty of action and excitement, as Kurau battles against enemies with similar abilities to her own.

The animation style of Kurau: Phantom Memory is noteworthy, with a unique blend of 2D and 3D animation that adds an extra layer of depth and immersion to the series. The voice acting is also superb, with Monica Rial taking on the dual roles of Kurau and Christmas, and Mamoru Miyano and Kenta Miyake giving standout performances as Doug and Ayaka, respectively.

Overall, Kurau: Phantom Memory offers an engaging and thought-provoking sci-fi adventure that will appeal to viewers of all ages. With its complex characters, intriguing story, and impressive animation, it is a series that is well worth watching.

Kurau: Phantom Memory is a series that is currently running and has 1 seasons (24 episodes). The series first aired on June 24, 2004.

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Seasons
Before the Goodbye
24. Before the Goodbye
December 15, 2004
Christmas returns to Switzerland, and Kurau - whose true feelings about the holiday season are finally revealed - goes to live with her father.
The Light at the End
23. The Light at the End
December 8, 2004
Windt has Director Saito firmly in his sights. Is there anything Kurau, Ayaka, and the GPO can do to stop him?
Shine in the Darkness
22. Shine in the Darkness
December 1, 2004
What does it mean to be human? And what price will the twins pay for that knowledge?
The Frozen River
21. The Frozen River
November 24, 2004
Director Saito prefects his latest crop of GPO soldiers, Kurau and Christmas pursue the Delyus twins, and Ayaka has something special up her sleeve.
Open the Window
20. Open the Window
November 17, 2004
The Rynax twins - Windt and Regel - prove their disregard for human life when they take drastic measures to capture Kurau's energy.
Each Path
19. Each Path
November 10, 2004
Ayaka reveals the secrets of her past, and Kurau and Christmas journey to France in an attempt to save two Rynax twins from the GPO.
The Visitor
18. The Visitor
November 3, 2004
Ayaka learns the truth about her family's demise, and Inspector Wong sheds light on the GPO's hidden agenda.
In the Mist
17. In the Mist
October 27, 2004
When Jessica is captured, Kurau mounts a mission to rescue Yvon, but the GPO will be hard to shake.
The Gravestones On the Hill
16. The Gravestones On the Hill
October 20, 2004
Jessica - the victim of a tragic Rynax energy accident - saves Yvon from an unfortunate fate.
Anxiety of the Swallowtail Butterfly
15. Anxiety of the Swallowtail Butterfly
October 13, 2004
A male Rynax barks up the wrong tree when he attempts to make Christmas his pair.
Yesterday Today Tomorrow
14. Yesterday Today Tomorrow
October 6, 2004
Thanks to Uncle Frank, Kurau and Christmas find a moment's peace in the serene surroundings of Switzerland.
Something I Must Protect
13. Something I Must Protect
September 23, 2004
Kurau and Christmas flee the moon with help from Jose, but the situation takes a turn for the worse when their vessel is boarded by pirates.
I'm Here Now
12. I'm Here Now
September 16, 2004
Ayaka questions Doug concerning the whereabouts of Kurau and Christmas. Meanwhile, Kurau lays healing hands on the victims of Rynax energy.
The Voice That Calls You
11. The Voice That Calls You
September 9, 2004
As Kurau travels to the moon on a mission to rescue Christmas, the GPO takes steps to recapture the coveted agent.
Sleeping Beauty
10. Sleeping Beauty
September 2, 2004
The time finally arrives when Kurau and Christmas are unable to avoid capture by the GPO.
The Town Where the Angels Disappeared
9. The Town Where the Angels Disappeared
August 26, 2004
Kurau and Christmas flee Los Angeles under the cover of assumed names, but their investigation into a nearby Rynax energy plant may be their undoing.
Another Christmas
8. Another Christmas
August 19, 2004
Kurau takes part in the local games as a POD pilot, and Ayaka's reasons for hating the holidays are revealed.
A New Way of Life
7. A New Way of Life
August 12, 2004
Doug helps Christmas and Kurau avoid the clutches of the GPO by taking jobs waitressing in a seaside town.
Shining Rain
6. Shining Rain
August 5, 2004
As the GPO hatches a plot to apprehend Kurau, Doug - the mysterious blonde agent - befriends the female fugitives.
Lost Child
5. Lost Child
July 29, 2004
While Kurau recovers from her injuries, Christmas does her best to care for her pair. Elsewhere, Kurau's father is strong-armed by the GPO.
Passing Through the Night
4. Passing Through the Night
July 22, 2004
Kurau and Christmas abandon their old lives when the GPO closes in on them, but some habits prove hard to break. Kurau soon takes a job tracking down a gang of art thieves.
Those in Pursuit
3. Those in Pursuit
July 8, 2004
Kurau attempts to rescue a stranded space pilot. Not only is her mission dangerous, but she's being watched by both the authorities and a mysterious man with blonde hair.
A Good Word
2. A Good Word
July 1, 2004
Kurau's latest case forces her to protect a detestable young bridegroom.
Toward the Vast World...
1. Toward the Vast World...
June 24, 2004
Years ago, a tragic accident led to Kurau's possession by a Rynax. Now an adult, the Rynax powers she acquired so long ago have made her an unstoppable agent.
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Where to Watch Kurau: Phantom Memory
Kurau: Phantom Memory is available for streaming on the Animax website, both individual episodes and full seasons. You can also watch Kurau: Phantom Memory on demand at Amazon Prime and Crunchyroll.
  • Premiere Date
    June 24, 2004
  • IMDB Rating
    7.1  (171)