The Empire of Corpses
2015, Japanese. Directed by Ryotaro Makihara.
The dead will inherit the Earth.
The story takes place in 19th century Europe, and revolves around John Watson. He is scouted by the government to become a secret agent. However, Watson lives in a world where "Frankensteins"—human corpses that are re-purposed with a false soul in order to use them as laborers—are used to improve industrial development.
- Runtime
- 2h 0m
- Post-credits
- None listed
- Language
- Japanese
- Rated
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Popcorn Flick
Fun if you don’t overthink it.
6.2/10 from 134 TMDB viewer ratings.
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Where to watch The Empire of Corpses
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Cast & crew
- Ryotaro MakiharaDirector
- Yoshimasa HosoyaJohn H. Watson (voice)
- Ayumu MuraseFriday (voice)
- Akio OtsukaM (voice)
- Takayuki SugoThe One (voice)
- Taiten KusunokiFrederick Barnaby (voice)
- Kana HanazawaHadaly Lilith (voice)
- Shin-ichiro MikiAlexei Karamazov (voice)
- Daiki YamashitaNikolai Krasotkin (voice)
- Jiro SaitoSeigo Yamazawa (voice)
- Koji IshiiUlysses Grant (voice)
- Houko KuwashimaMoneypenny (voice)
- Kouji TakedaThomas Edison (voice)
Details
- Released
- 2 October 2015
- Original title
- 屍者の帝国
- Country
- Japan
- Written by
- Koji Yamamoto, Midori Goto, Hiroshi Seko
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What The Empire of Corpses is based on
The Empire of Corpses is based on The Empire of Corpses, a 2012 novel by Toh Enjoe and Satoshi Itō, published by Kawade Shobō Shinsha.
Novel · 2012
The Empire of Corpses
By Toh Enjoe and Satoshi Itō
Published by Kawade Shobō Shinsha
Source details from Wikidata and TMDB.
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The Empire of Corpses: quick answers
What comes after The Empire of Corpses?
Next in the series: Harmony (2015) and Genocidal Organ (2017).
Is The Empire of Corpses worth watching?
Our verdict is Popcorn Flick: Fun if you don’t overthink it. It scores 6.2/10 from 134 TMDB viewer ratings.
How long is The Empire of Corpses?
The Empire of Corpses runs 120 minutes (2h 0m).
Does The Empire of Corpses have a post-credits scene?
None is listed for The Empire of Corpses. Viewers tag these on TMDB, so a brand-new film may not be tagged yet.
The Empire of Corpses parents guide: is it suitable for kids?
No age rating is listed for The Empire of Corpses yet.
Which OTT platform is The Empire of Corpses on?
The Empire of Corpses isn’t on a subscription OTT platform in India, but you can rent it or buy it online. (Checked 13 November 2026.)
What movies are like The Empire of Corpses?
If you liked The Empire of Corpses, try Hellboy Animated: Sword of Storms, Dead Space: Downfall, Hellboy Animated: Blood and Iron.
Who directed The Empire of Corpses?
The Empire of Corpses (2015) was directed by Ryotaro Makihara and stars Yoshimasa Hosoya, Ayumu Murase, Akio Otsuka.
What is The Empire of Corpses based on?
The Empire of Corpses is based on The Empire of Corpses, a 2012 novel by Toh Enjoe and Satoshi Itō, published by Kawade Shobō Shinsha.