TV series
Kure-nai
2008, Japanese, on Chiba TV.
Shinkurou Kurenai is a 16-year-old student by day and a dispute mediator by night. Despite his unimposing appearance, he is a strong martial artist, who also possesses a strange power. While taking various jobs for his employer one assignment leads Shinkurou to live with Murasaki Kuhouin as her bodyguard. Murasaki is the seven-year-old daughter of a wealthy family, who escaped from her home under strange circumstances.
- Seasons
- 1
- Episodes
- 12
- Episode length
- 25 min
- Status
- Ended in 2008
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Latest episode
S1 E12: I Exist
Aired 19 June 2008
Seasons 1
Details
- First aired
- 3 April 2008
- Last aired
- 19 June 2008
- Network
- Chiba TV
- Original title
- 紅
- Language
- Japanese
- Country
- Japan
- Type
- Scripted
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What Kure-nai is based on
Kure-nai is based on Kure-nai, a 2005 light novel series by Kentarō Katayama.
Light novel series · 2005
Kure-nai
By Kentarō Katayama
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Kure-nai has 1 season and 12 episodes, about 25 minutes each.
Is Kure-nai finished?
Yes. Kure-nai ended in 2008, so you can watch the whole story.
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What shows are like Kure-nai?
If you liked Kure-nai, try Love Unseen Beneath the Clear Night Sky, LIAR GAME, Sugar Apple Fairy Tale.
What is Kure-nai based on?
Kure-nai is based on Kure-nai, a 2005 light novel series by Kentarō Katayama.