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Season 1 – Speed Grapher

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Former war photographer Saiga Tatsumi becomes entangled in a secret underground society and a girl with special powers.

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Speed Grapher — Season 1

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Some Guy F @RT75171520 10/14/2023 It is an extended view into the writer's fetishes. It's rarely interesting, barely coherent, and often disturbing. The animation is fine, but what's being animated isn't. See more Read all reviews
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Christopher Sabat

Tatsumi Saiga

Monica Rial

Kagura Tennouzu

Christopher Ayres

Chouji Suitengu

Kunihisa Sugishima

Director

Jared Hedges

Writer

Episodes

Episode 1 Aired Mar 7, 2008 Depravity City When Saiga infiltrates a secret pleasure club for Tokyo's elite, he ignites a chain of events that could force the entire ruling class to their knees. Details Episode 2 Aired Mar 14, 2008 Goddess of Greed Kagura feels haunted by nightmares where she participates in twisted rituals, playing the part of a powerful Divine Goddess; unbeknownst to her, the terrifying visions are far from imaginary. Details Episode 3 Aired Mar 21, 2008 Film Like a Bullet Saiga has been exposed spying on an underground ceremony; a kiss from a Goddess gives Saiga a strange power. Details Episode 4 Aired Mar 28, 2008 Lethal Headshot When Saiga slips out from under Suitengu's nose to free Kagura, her furious captor sends Shirogane to ensnare Saiga in a deadly dance under the night's sky. Details Episode 5 Aired Apr 4, 2008 Whore of Diamonds Saiga hides Kagura at a seedy nightclub; another Euphoric hunts for Madam Koganei, a high-class woman who fuels her power by swallowing diamonds. Details Episode 6 Aired Apr 11, 2008 Out of Focus Madam Koganei seems impervious to Saiga's attacks, as her powers make her virtually unbreakable and the diamond's reflective quality makes it impossible for Saiga's camera to focus. Details Episode 7 Aired Apr 18, 2008 The Big Picture Saiga and Kagura visit Doctor Ryogoku, hoping he can find a medical explanation for the strange Euphoric powers; as Saiga gets lost in disturbing memories of war, the doctor makes a startling diagnosis. Details Episode 8 Aired Apr 25, 2008 Dentophobia With Kagura's health failing, an unexpected house call from the demented Dentist is the last thing Saiga needs; Saiga needs to perfect his shooting skills to pass the Dentist's sadistic drill. Details Episode 9 Aired May 2, 2008 Into the Bath Saiga and Kagura visit a remote spa, where Kagura learns some shocking truths about her origins, and they both receive a startling glimpse into the human side of powerful Shinsen. Details Episode 10 Aired May 9, 2008 Suitengu Cometh Saiga and Kagura search for insight into the Divine Goddess' true nature while Suitengu is hot on their trail. Details Episode 11 Aired May 16, 2008 Mother Critical Saiga falls unconscious into Ginza's welcoming hands after telling the detective where Kagura is hiding. Details Episode 12 Aired May 23, 2008 Left Hand Lullaby Suitengu reaches the verge of taking control of the Tennozu Group by marrying Shinsen; Kagura must break out of the floating research facility and warn her mother before it's too late. Details Episode 13 Aired May 30, 2008 Ginza the Lawless Saiga convinces Ginza to drive him from his hiding place to see Dr. Ryogoku; samples from Saiga and Kagura shed new light on the euphoria syndrome. Details Episode 14 Aired Jun 6, 2008 The Wedding Photographer Suitengu gets everything in place for the wedding, including a church, a priest and a star-studded guest list; he never expects the photographer to run away with the bride. Details Episode 15 Aired Jun 13, 2008 Hell Is a Wet Woman Saiga and Kagura are running blind with the whole country on the look-out for them; a one mysterious woman with a tragic past threatens to drag the photographer to his watery doom. Details Episode 16 Aired Jun 20, 2008 Audit the Wicked Suitengu has all he needs to initiate the next phase of his plan of releasing a new drug that simulates Kagura's kiss and makes the public lose control of their desires. Details Episode 17 Aired Jun 27, 2008 The Reaper and the Nouveau Riche Suitengu reflects on the tragic events that shaped him into the man he has become; while recalling the strange, sordid ghosts of his past, the motives for Suitengu's future endgame comes into focus. Details Episode 18 Aired Jul 4, 2008 Fates and Fists As the Tennozu Group gets rich off of their new product line, Saiga and Kagura set sail for a fresh start in a new land, but before they can vanish, a powerful new ally drags them back to Tokyo. Details Episode 19 Aired Jul 11, 2008 Lips and Lies Saiga agrees to testify at the Parliamentary hearing if his conditions are met; after a chance meeting with a young idealist named Joe, Saiga resolves to bring down Suitengu himself. Details Episode 20 Aired Jul 18, 2008 Good Vibrations As Saiga fights a ruthless Euphoric posing as a friend, Kagura gets attacked by the one who was supposed to cure her; Ginza finds a shocking name on the membership list of Suitengu's club. Details Episode 21 Aired Jul 25, 2008 All Hail the Glutton As war breaks out in the skyscrapers of Tokyo between two powerful Euphorics, a depraved killer holds Ginza captive and Prime Minister Kamiya reveals his true face to Kagura. Details Episode 22 Aired Aug 1, 2008 Money, Money, Money As Suitengu continues his assault on the Prime Minister's mansion, Saiga races to Kagura's aid; loyalties get tested and not everyone rises to the occasion. Details Episode 23 Aired Aug 8, 2008 Tender Grave Saiga emerges from the prime minister's house to find Tokyo in chaos; all of Japan's leaders are locked away within the secret club. Details Episode 24 Aired Aug 15, 2008 The Roppongi Crisis With Ginza locked in a gun-blazing battle against Tsujido and Makabe, the final showdown between Suitengu and Saiga reaches its climax. Details
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Season Info

Director
Kunihisa Sugishima
Screenwriter
Jared Hedges
Network
IFC
Rating
TV-MA
Genre
Mystery & Thriller, Action, Romance, Anime
Original Language
Japanese
Release Date
Mar 7, 2008