Please, don't kill me!
No can do.
It's your own fault for walking around so late.
Didn't your parents warn you about the scary monsters that come out at night?
If you spare me, I'll do anything you want!
Really?
I like to talk, so will you talk with me?
I will! I will!
Tell me then, how does it feel when your head gets separated from your body?
Does it hurt a bit?
Happy! Happy!
I can't get enough of this!
kokoro ni kakushiteta omoi
心に隠してた想い
The feelings hidden within my heart
shizuka ni kotoba de kizande
静かに言葉で刻んで
I silently put them into words
fumidasu tesaguri na asu e
踏み出す手探りな明日へ
Using each step I take to feel out a new tomorrow
tsuyoku mayoi nai hitomi de
強く迷い無い瞳で
With a strong, unfaltering gaze
donna mirai demo uketomeru watashi de itakute
どんな未来でも受け止める私でいたくて
I want to be someone who can accept any future that comes
ima wa mou furimukanai
今はもう振り向かない
I can't look back now
hashiru shoudou ni makasete hirogaru sekai e
走る衝動に任せて 広がる世界へ
I give way to my dashing momentum, onward toward an expanding world
kawaru unmei ni kotae ga aru to shinjite
変わる運命に答えがあると信じて
Believing there's an answer within this changing fate
ano hi senmei niegaita kawaranai yume wa
あの日鮮明に描いた変わらない夢は
The unchanging dream I drew out so vividly that day
fureta genkai mo kanarazu koete yuku kara
触れた限界も必ず超えて行くから
Will surely take me past the limits I felt
yuruginai koe ni shite todokeru kitto
揺るぎない声にして届けるきっと
If I use an unwavering voice, I'm sure it'll be heard
itsuka tadoritsuku sono toki made
いつか辿り着くその時まで
At least until I arrive there myself
Kill the Teigu User
I can't do any more, Aniki.
My arms are already...
Huh?
What?
You're still making some unnecessary movements.
Focus.
Sharpen your mind.
If you stop making unnecessary movements, you'll last twice as long.
A-Aniki...
You'll become stronger.
Just leave it to me.
Y-Yeah.
Tatsumi.
It's time to prepare breakfast.
What are we making today?
Croquette bowls!
Croquette bowls in the morning?
As expected of an assassin, so dangerous!
Thanks for the meal!
I ate too much.
Huh? Mine and Sheele haven't woken up yet?
Yeah. The same as always.
You just ate at an amazing speed.
Dangerous!
Tatsumi, we'll be making tuna bowls for lunch.
Akame is dangerous!
Oh?
Where is my breakfast?
Good job!
What about the others?
I'm the only one who made it here.
I see.
Here's a list of supporters who promised to assist us once we take action.
I'll take good care of it.
Leave the rest to me.
Please make sure the revolution...
Yes, for sure.
Our target this time is the rumoured serial killer in the capital.
He appears late at night and beheads people indiscriminately.
We've lost count of how many he's already killed.
A third of the victims were guards, right?
He's strong.
Without a doubt, it must be Zanku the Beheader.
Who is that?
You don't know?
You really are from some backwater village.
I'm sorry, I don't know who that is either.
I think you just forgot, Sheele.
So what kind of villain is he?
Zanku the Beheader.
He was originally an executioner at the empire's largest prison.
Because of the minister, the number of executions kept increasing.
Day after day, again and again,
he beheaded people who were begging for their lives.
It seems that after doing it for many years, it just became a habit.
Anyone would go nuts because of that.
When killing at the prison was no longer enough, he became a serial killer.
He disappeared after a squad was formed to take him down.
To think he'd show up in the capital...
What a dangerous guy!
Let's find and defeat him!
Not so fast, Tatsumi.
Aniki?
Zanku stole the warden's Teigu and became a serial killer.
We have to go in pairs or you'll be in danger.
I'm in a different kind of danger right now.
Hey, Boss.
Do we know anything about Zanku's Teigu?
Sadly, it's still under investigation.
So he won't reveal his abilities easily.
That's troublesome.
Um...
What are Teigu in the first place?
Things like this.
I-I don't understand.
This is a good opportunity, let's explain it to Tatsumi.
A thousand years ago, the emperor who founded the empire was worried.
I want to protect this country forever, but I'm going to die someday.
However, weapons and armour can be passed down to the distant future.
To make this county everlasting, we'll gather all our knowledge and create the best weapons!
Materials were collected from legendary ultra-class Danger Beasts,
as well as rare metals like orihalcon.
The best craftsmen from all over the world were summoned.
With the emperor's tremendous power and assets,
they created 48 weapons that still can't be reproduced to this day,
and they were named Teigu.
Each Teigu possesses immense power.
Some of them are even said to rival the strength of a thousand warriors.
The retainers who received Teigu were able to achieve even greater military success.
However, because of the civil war 500 years ago,
about half of those weapons disappeared throughout the land.
And that's it.
So that's one of those 48 weapons?
One-Cut Killer, Murasame.
If your are cut by this enchanted sword,
cursed poison enters the wound, leading to immediate death.
There's no antidote.
Animal King, Lionelle.
A Teigu shaped like a belt.
It transforms the user into a beast, greatly increasing their physical abilities.
The sense of smell is also heightened, making it possible to track enemies.
Roman Artillery, Pumpkin.
A Teigu that fires spirit energy as a shock wave.
When the user is in a pinch, it becomes stronger.
Demon Armour, Incursio.
A Teigu that provides an impregnable defence.
It places a large burden on its user.
If ordinary people use it, they die.
Infinite Uses, Cross Tail.
A Teigu that consists of strong wires.
The user can spread them to create barriers and sense traps or enemies.
It can also capture or cut enemies.
It's versatile just like its name suggests.
Cutter of Creation, Extase.
A Teigu in the form of giant scissors.
It has the ability to cut anything in the world.
Its hardness makes it possible to use it for defence as well.
Some Teigu also have secret abilities.
Incursio can use the characteristics of the creature it was made from,
making it possible to turn invisible for a short while.
Considering the power and abilities of the Teigu,
one rule has remained true since ancient times.
Using them with killing intent will lead to a victim without exception.
In other words, if two Teigu users fight each other, one of them will die for sure.
Our target Zanku is a Teigu user.
You might both die, but you cannot both survive.
A-Amazing!
Now then, you know about our abilities.
With this, we share a common destiny.
Y-Yeah.
Don't be scared, Tatsumi.
It means the Boss trusts you.
Our Night Raid may be a small squad,
but our combat potential is huge.
We're the vital point of this revolution.
B-Boss, what about me?
Huh?
Did you think you'd get a Teigu too?
I don't?
If you're lucky, you'll obtain one someday.
That's all I have to say.
Go hunt the demons that heaven cannot judge.
Roger!
We're in charge of this area.
The people are so scared of the killer, they're staying inside.
That actually makes things eas-
It's the imperial guard.
Akame, can I ask you something?
Don't worry.
I've brought emergency rations.
That's not what I wanted to ask.
Even a scratch from that sword means instant death, doesn't it?
That's right.
I was lucky to survive that.
I've had this for a long time.
It's become well known as the "One-Cut Killer".
Isn't it bad if people know?
Ah, you're invincible anyway.
No.
This sword has its weaknesses too.
For example?
You have to be careful during maintenance.
Cut your finger and you're dead.
In battle, if you can't cut your opponent, the poison won't enter the body.
So, fighting an enemy who's clad in armour like Aniki would be tough.
In this world, one cut is enough to kill anyway.
I try not to overestimate the abilities of Teigu.
Even though she's around my age,
I wonder how many battles she fought till now.
Looks like some assassins have shown up in addition to the serial killer.
What a dangerous city this is.
Happy! Happy!
Night Raid...
I wonder whose head I should cut off first.
Serious eyes overflowing with a sense of duty.
Admirable! Admirable!
It's decided!
I'll start with the most delicious one!
As expected, he won't come out so easily.
Guess we have to be patient.
Excuse me for a minute.
Call of nature?
I'm nervous...
Sayo?
W-Wait!
What's taking you so long, Tatsumi?
There's no mistaking it, it's Sayo!
What the...?
So you were alive?
Anyway, I'm glad!
So passionate!
Seems I showed you something good.
Good evening.
Sayo turned into a suspicious old man!
Rather than "old man", call me,
with affection,
Zanku the Beheader.
You are Zanku the Beheader!
"I've been separated, I should wait for my comrade."
"But do I have time for that?"
That's what you're thinking, right?
What?
Did he read my mind?
Is that eye a Teigu?
Bingo!
The Teigu Spectator.
It's one of its five sight abilities, Insight.
I can tell my opponent's thoughts just by looking at their expression.
My observation skills are sharpened to the utmost level.
Would you like a shrunken head as a reward?
As if I would!
You really talk a lot, don't you?
Talking is my hobby after all!
By the way, I found you thanks to the power of Farsight.
Whether it's night or fog, I can see through things from far away!
So happy!
You thought you could land a hit while I was talking?
Not gonna happen!
I can read all your thoughts!
You'll take a huge step and swing from above,
then swing upwards,
which was a feint to aim at my throat!
That's what you were thinking, right?
He's stronger than anyone I've fought so far!
I can't get enough of the expressions people make when they're about to lose their head!
Most of them have a blank stare.
They're like, "Huh?"
I wonder what kind of expression you'll have.
Happy! Happy!
My neck isn't so weak that it could be cut off by someone like you!
Tatsumi...
Nice!
Youngsters are so straightforward!
I'm liking you even more!
I'll add you to my shrunken head collection!
Happy! Happy!
Those are some nice wounds I inflicted upon you.
What?
I love it when someone with good eyes like you starts to beg for their life,
so I'm going to take my time.
Now, start begging!
You might be able to buy enough time for your comrade to show up!
Don't be ridiculous.
There's no way I'd beg for my life from a rotten, brainless rat who only knows how to behead people!
If he can read my mind, I'll just keep it simple!
I'm putting everything in this one attack!
Oh, so brave.
Your wounds hurt, don't they?
This master of beheading will put you out of your misery!
Here I go!
His attack was faster than I anticipated!
He's...
I got a strike in.
Master of beheading, my arse!
You couldn't cut my neck!
Don't make me laugh, you amateur!
Shut up!
Nice taunting.
Mentally, it's your win.
Akame!
I've finally found you.
Just wait!
I'll end this quickly and treat your wounds.
The infamous Akame and her enchanted sword, Murasame.
Happy! Happy!
I wanted to meet you.
I wanted to meet you too.
Since it's my mission.
Clearsight!
Result: No hidden weapons.
Watch out, Akame!
He can read your mind with that eye!
I see.
So that's the ability of that Teigu.
But there's no point in reading my mind if he can't keep up with my movements!
He's good!
He has a lot of combat experience.
It's not only speed she's got, she has arm strength as well.
F-Fast!
So this is a battle between Teigu users?
With him reading my mind, we're evenly matched.
In that case...
Oh, you've cleared your mind?
Amazing!
But this Spectator can still see the future.
Even with the slightest muscle movement, I can predict your next...
...move!
To think Akame would get hit...
Oh my...
Isn't it unfair that I can't even get a single scratch from that sword?
You're reading my mind and predicting my moves. We're even.
Hey, Akame, what do you do about the voices?
Voices?
You know, the voices you hear when you're quiet.
The moaning of everyone you've killed, coming from the depths of hell.
They resent me...
and keep telling me to quickly join them!
I started hearing them when I was cutting off heads at the prison.
But it's been getting worse lately.
I distract myself with talking. How do y-
I don't hear them.
I don't hear voices like that.
Oh my...
I thought I could talk about it with an assassin like you.
How sad!
Kurome?
H-Hey, what's wrong?
Akame! Akame!
Illusion Sight!
It makes you see your most precious person.
She's now seeing her most beloved person from her memories.
So that's why I saw Sayo earlier!
Akame, what you're seeing is an illusion!
Don't be deceived!
It's pointless.
It only works on a single person, but the hypnosis is very strong.
No matter how skilled someone is,
it's impossible for one to kill their most beloved person!
Die while looking at the one you love, Akame!
She...
Without any mercy?
Why?
You should have been seeing the person you love the most!
I love her the most,
that's why I want to kill her quickly!
What's she saying?
This fight is settled.
No! It's going to break!
I'll eliminate your weapon first!
There's no way I'll die here!
I'll kill you first!
I have the advantage since I can see your future moves!
I have to kill her fast!
But my sword is going to break before I can do that!
Eliminate!
You did it!
I was saved this time, but I have to get stronger!
Zanku, you can't hear the voices anymore, can you?
The voices stopped!
H-Happy! Happy!
Thank you, Akame.
Sayo...
What are you doing?
It's time to prepare dinner.
Even an injured person can be useful.
Hey, Akame.
Who did you see back then?
When the right time comes, I'll tell you.
I can tell you this much.
Right now, everyone from Night Raid is important to me.
You too, of course.
Wha-
Let's go.
Hey, wait!
Tonight we're having all kinds of meat!
We ate meat yesterday!
Are you thinking about nutrition?
You have to eat vegetables too!
utsuro na me wo shite
虚ろな目をして
Your eyes look empty
nani wo tsutaetai no
何を伝えたいの
What is it you want to say
ukande wa kiete iku anata no zanzou
浮かんでは消えていく 貴方の残像
Your after-image floats away and disappears into nothingness
hikitomenaide sono yasashisatte douse
引き止めないで その優しさってどうせ
Please don't hold me back
musekinin yo shitteru
無責任よ知ってる
I know your kindness lacks any responsibility
tsuyoku nakya atashi wa ikiru imi mo nai
強くなきゃアタシは 生きる意味もない
If I can't be stronger, I have no reason to live
isso kowashite yo
いっそ壊してよ
So just break me already
itoshisa de kokoro wa moroku nari
愛しさで心は脆くなり
Love makes my heart grow brittle
nigiritsubuseru hodo yasashikutte
握りつぶせるほど優しくって
So gentle it threatens to crush it
dare ni mo mise ta koto nai yowa sa ga hitotsu dake kobore ta
誰にも見せたことない弱さがひとつだけ零れた
Of the weaknesses I've never shown anyone, one has come tumbling out
donna itami mo gaman dekita no yo
どんな痛みも我慢できたのよ
I've persevered through every sort of pain
shiritaku nanka nakatta
知りたくなんかなかった
And I wish I'd never known any of it
Kill Your Empty Dream