Black Rock Shooter
Series Overview
On the first day of junior high school, Mato Kuroi happens to run into Yomi Takanashi, a shy, withdrawn girl whom she immediately takes an interest in. Mato tries her best to make conversation with Yomi, wanting to befriend her. At first, she is avoided, but the ice breaks when Yomi happens to notice a decorative blue bird attached to Mato's phone, which is from the book "Li'l Birds At Play." Discovering they have a common interest, the two form a strong friendship. In an alternate universe, the young girls exist as parallel beings, Mato as Black★Rock Shooter, and Yomi as Dead Master. Somehow, what happens in one world seems to have an effect on the other, and unaware of this fact, the girls unknowingly become entangled by the threads of fate.
Broadcast Schedule & Network Information
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1 Season • 8 Episodes
23 min per episode
2012 – 2012
Premiered: Fri, Feb 3, 2012
Creative Production Team
Latest Aired Episode
Season 1, Episode 8: “Overcome the World”
As Strength prepares to sacrifice herself in order to stop Yuu, Mato becomes determined to stop Black Rock Shooter from killing her. She ends up inside a blue world, where she herself is Black Rock Shooter, standing against Insane Black Rock Shooter. As Kagari and Arata also recover their painful memories, the revived people of the other world combine their strengths to give Mato the power to defeat Insane Black Rock Shooter, uniting the world as one. Upon regaining herself, Mato finds Strength in a weakened state, who assures Yuu that she'll be able to make friends in the real world and gives her thanks to Mato before disappearing into the wind. Afterwards, Yuu returns to her original body whilst Mato, having regained consciousness, reunites with Yomi. As life returns to normal, Mato, Yomi, Kagari and Yuu all become friends together whilst Strength returns to her place in the other world, alongside Black Rock Shooter. The episode ends with Black Rock Shooter saying she will continue fighting.
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Cast & Creators
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Creative Leadership & Key Crew
Shinobu Yoshioka
Mari Okada
Hiroaki Matsuura, Hiroshi Nakamura
Department Leadership Roster
Hiroaki Matsuura
Producer
Hiroshi Nakamura
Producer
Age Classification & Content Advisories
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TV-PG: Parental Guidance Suggested — Contains material parents may find unsuitable for younger children.
International Certification Matrix
Parental Guidance Suggested — Contains material parents may find unsuitable for younger children.
FSK 16 — Restricted to viewers aged 16 and older.
14+ Parents Strongly Cautioned.
Parental Guidance — Recommended for mature viewers.
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What is Black Rock Shooter about?
On the first day of junior high school, Mato Kuroi happens to run into Yomi Takanashi, a shy, withdrawn girl whom she immediately takes an interest in. Mato tries her best to make conversation with Yomi, wanting to befriend her. At first, she is avoided, but the ice breaks when Yomi happens to notice a decorative blue bird attached to Mato's phone, which is from the book "Li'l Birds At Play." Discovering they have a common interest, the two form a strong friendship. In an alternate universe, the young girls exist as parallel beings, Mato as Black★Rock Shooter, and Yomi as Dead Master. Somehow, what happens in one world seems to have an effect on the other, and unaware of this fact, the girls unknowingly become entangled by the threads of fate.
How many seasons does Black Rock Shooter have?
Black Rock Shooter comprises 1 season available to explore.
Who stars in Black Rock Shooter?
Key cast members in Black Rock Shooter include Miyuki Sawashiro, Kana Asumi, Kana Hanazawa, Eri Kitamura, Mamiko Noto.
Who created or directed Black Rock Shooter?
Black Rock Shooter was developed and directed by Shinobu Yoshioka.