In the year 2024, the world has collapsed. Grotesque monsters lurk amongst the ruins of Japan, while remaining people scrape together what they can to survive. Kiruko, an odd-job girl in Nakano, accepts a mysterious woman's dying wish to take a boy named Maru to a place called Heaven. Maru is convinced that there will be a boy there who looks exactly like him.
Where to watch
-
Hulu
see all options Availability data: JustWatch
- Seasons
- 1
- Episodes aired
- 13
- Latest aired
- S01E13
- Total runtime
- 5h 12min
-
S01E01 Heaven and Hell
April 1 · 24min find the promo
Show synopsis
Japan has collapsed after the Great Disaster. Kiruko accepts a request to take a boy named Maru to a place called Heaven. Meanwhile, children live behind the walls of a nursery in luscious green surroundings. After receiving a mysterious message, Tokio begins to doubt the world around him.
-
S01E02 Two Confessions
April 8 · 24min find the promo
Show synopsis
At a strange inn, Maru and Kiruko sink into a drowsy slumber. They awaken to something monstrous under the faint light of the moon. At the nursery, Tokio becomes more suspicious of the world around him. Meanwhile, Shiro receives an unexpected message.
-
S01E03 Kiriko and Haruki
April 15 · 24min find the promo
Show synopsis
Five years ago, in Asakusa, Robin, Haruki and his racer sister Kiriko had spent their days happily living in an orphanage.
-
S01E04 Kuku
April 22 · 24min find the promo
Show synopsis
Tokio is taken to see some bizarre-looking babies, and realizes just how little he understands about his surroundings. On a boat with no escape, Maru and Kiruko suffer a terrifying attack. As all is failing, it is up to Kiruko to devise a new strategy.
-
S01E05 Day of Fate
April 29 · 24min find the promo
Show synopsis
Maru and Kiruko return to Tokyo to find a neighborhood crowded with tents. When Maru goes off to a game center, Kiruko is left to gather information for herself, and hears a scary rumor.
-
S01E06 100% Safe Water
May 6 · 24min find the promo
Show synopsis
Maru and Kiruko are on the hunt for the Immortal Order. On the way, they stay at a hotel run by a girl named Totori. Dumping their bags and searching for safe drinking water, they stumble upon a badly injured man.
-
S01E07 The Immortal Order
May 13 · 24min find the promo
Show synopsis
Maru and Kiruko find what they believe is the doctor and the Immortal Order. Instead, it is a hostile organization that is strongly opposed to the treatment that the Immortal Order provides.
-
S01E08 Their Choices
May 20 · 24min find the promo
Show synopsis
After killing the Man-Eaters, Maru and Kiruko finally meet Dr. Usami. He asks something difficult of them, and leads them both to a room where a horrifying scene awaits.
-
S01E09 Children of the Nursery
May 27 · 24min find the promo
Show synopsis
Maru and Kiruko discover that Dr. Usami had a button with the same pattern as the logo they found on the Kiru-Beam. They decide to follow it's trail, and meet a mysterious informant along the way. Meanwhile, back at the nursery, an emergency meeting is held.
-
S01E10 The Walled Town
June 3 · 24min find the promo
Show synopsis
Maru and Kiruko decide to head to the Ibaraki facility of the Takahara Academy. Since it's on the way, they agree to help Juichi confirm whether his baby is still alive. Arriving at the Walled Town, the situation is very different to what was expected.
-
S01E11 The Test Begins
June 10 · 24min find the promo
Show synopsis
Maru and Kiruko head to the Ibaraki facility after Juichi gives them his car. Meanwhile, a group of new 5th years join the academy. Mimihime notices that one child called Ohma seems very lonely, and tries to make friends. But Ohma has special reasons for keeping away from the other children.
-
S01E12 Outside of the Outside
June 17 · 24min find the promo
Show synopsis
Maru and Kiruko arrive in a prosperous marketplace. It's the town where the rumored Ministry of Reconstruction runs things. Meanwhile, the academy is suddenly under attack. While trying to take shelter, the children find a hole in the wall.
-
S01E13 The Journey Continues and Begins
June 24 · 24min find the promo
Show synopsis
Mimihime, Shiro, Anzu and Taka all head outside through a hole in the wall, as they search for an answer to their teacher's test. Meanwhile, Kiruko is in tears after Robin does something terrible.