GARO
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GARO

""Where there is light, shadows lurk and fear reigns. But by the blade of Knights, Mankind was given hope.""

7.7
Yr 2005
Rt 25m
Status Ended
Action & Adventure Sci-Fi & Fantasy Drama
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Overview

The Makai fight a secret war against the demon forces known as Horrors, evil creatures that manifest themselves through darkness to devour Humanity. On the frontlines are the Makai Knights, given the task of watching over a district and eliminating any Horrors that manifest there. GARO follows the tales of the Knights bearing the title of ‘Golden Knight Garo’, and their duty to vanquish the Horrors and protect Humanity from the darkness.

Why fans love it

Garo distinguishes itself within the tokusatsu genre by trading the traditional bright, family-oriented aesthetics for a grittier supernatural tone. The series balances elaborate sword fights and magic-based action with darker themes, incorporating nudity and a more adult perspective on the eternal struggle against demon forces. It manages to feel grounded in a visceral, high-stakes reality despite the outlandish armor and mystical powers at play.

The appeal lies in the internal architecture of the Makai Knights and their isolated battles across designated districts. Tatsuya Koyanagi and the rest of the cast operate within a world where humanity remains unaware of the threats lurking in the shadows. This approach keeps the focus on the weight of the duty carried by the Golden Knight. It is a sharp departure from the typical henshin hero formula, prioritizing a moody atmosphere and kinetic, practical action over lighthearted spectacle.

Featured Players

Cast

Credited 75
Regulars 2
Longest run 124 eps
Tatsuya Koyanagi
Tatsuya Koyanagi
as Kuon Sena
12 episodes
Yuhi
as Amou Ryousuke
12 episodes
Mark Musashi
Mark Musashi
as Kodama
25 episodes
Tokito
Tokito
as Nagumo Taisuke
12 episodes
Saori Hara
Saori Hara
as Amily
23 episodes
Toman
Toman
as Kouzuki Takane
12 episodes
Hiroki Nakajima
Hiroki Nakajima
as Gald
23 episodes
Naoya Shimizu
Naoya Shimizu
as Hoshiai Shouri
12 episodes
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Shutaro Kadoshita as Kanata Dai 12 episodes Reiji as Ren Hyuga 12 episodes Nashiko Momotsuki as Shuka 12 episodes Kyoko Hinami as Azami Kadou 12 episodes Tomomi Maruyama as Shousetsu Hagiri 12 episodes Anri Okamoto as Bell 25 episodes Yukina Kashiwa as Rose 25 episodes Eri Oozeki as Olva (voice) 25 episodes Ward Sexton as Narrator (voice) 25 episodes Masahiro Inoue as Jinga 24 episodes Ray Fujita as Rei Suzumura 51 episodes Natsumi Ishibashi as Mayuri 26 episodes Wataru Kuriyama as Ryuga Dougai 49 episodes Moka Komatsu as Haruna 24 episodes Wakizaki Tomohito as Daigo Akizuki 24 episodes Atomu Mizuishi as Crow 26 episodes Show Aikawa as Eiji Busujima 26 episodes Masei Nakayama as Raiga Saejima 26 episodes Sayaka Akimoto as Bikuu 27 episodes Hironobu Kageyama as Zaruba (voice) 124 episodes Shouma Yamamoto as Tsubasa Yamagatana 26 episodes Yasue Sato as Jabi 51 episodes Masahiro Kuranuki as Shiguto 28 episodes Miki Nanri as Rian 50 episodes Ryosei Konishi as Kouga Saejima 52 episodes Shigeru Izumiya as D Ringo 24 episodes Junya Ikeda as Takeru Jakuzure 25 episodes Tsunenori Aoki as Aguri Kusugami 25 episodes Hiroko Satoh as Enhou 25 episodes Kumi Imura as Rivera 25 episodes Yasuaki Kurata as Sonshi 25 episodes Yuriko Hishimi as Grace 25 episodes Ren Osugi as Shidou 25 episodes Masaki Kyomoto as Karune Ryuzaki 25 episodes Akemi Sato as Rose (voice) 25 episodes Fumiko Inoue as Kale (voice) 25 episodes Machiko Kawana as Bell (voice) 25 episodes Asana Mamoru as Jiiru 25 episodes Mika Hijii as Kaoru Mitsuki 52 episodes Yukijiro Hotaru as Gonza Kurahashi 63 episodes Sakina Kuwae as Ryume 25 episodes Kanji Tsuda as Tousei Kaneshiro 26 episodes Keaki Watanabe as Kale 26 episodes Kouhei Ootomo as Burai 26 episodes Ai Orikasa as Silva (voice) 57 episodes Ozuno Nakamura as Leo Fudou / Sigma Fudou 26 episodes James Imagawa as Pantomimer 3 episodes Kazuki Fukuyama as Yoshitomi 3 episodes Nozomi Maeda as Rui Suzaki 7 episodes Megumi Yokoyama as Hakana 6 episodes Minoru Tomita as Young Person 3 episodes Momoko Kuroki as Yukihime 28 episodes Mina Fukui as Asami Shinohara 4 episodes Kanami Katchi as Young Kaoru 4 episodes Ryusei Sawahata as Young Kouga Saejima 3 episodes Aya Kumeta as Dealer 3 episodes Alisa Durbrow as Shizuka 3 episodes Rintaro Nishi as Horror (voice) 6 episodes Hiromi Eguchi as Gigi 5 episodes Hiroyuki Watanabe as Taiga Saejima 4 episodes Masashi Hamano as Amosti 4 episodes 生出陽葵 as Meme 5 episodes Namihei Koshige as Danta 5 episodes Aki Umezawa as Yuki 4 episodes Kenji Matsuda as Wataru Shijima 6 episodes Rei Yoshii as Akari 4 episodes Mary Matsuyama as Rekka 9 episodes
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Keywords

sword magic supernatural superhero sword fight knight super power makai knight garo demon slayer nudity henshin heroes tokusatsu
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Details

First Aired
October 07, 2005
Status
Ended
Episode Runtime
25 minutes
Origin
JP
TMDB Votes
28