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Gungrave
★ 7.5/10•2003•25m•16•Animation•Action & Adventure•Crime
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For Brandon Heat, death doesn't matter. Driven by his need for revenge, he returns from beyond the grave to cripple Milleneon, the huge mafia organization which uses undead monsters as its enforcers. His ultimate goal is to destroy Harry MacDowel, the leader of Milleneon and, at one time, Brandon's best friend...

Yosuke Kuroda · Screenplay

StatusEnded
Runtime25m
LanguageJA
First Air DateOct 7, 2003

Episodes

Episode 1 - Destroyer in the DuskE125m

Destroyer in the Dusk

After emerging from his death-like slumber, Beyond the Grave must defend Mika and Dr. Tokioka from a bloodthirsty hoard of shape-shifting creatures.

Oct 7, 2003

Episode 2 - Young DogsE225m

Young Dogs

Kenny is abducted by ruthless thugs after stealing a priceless necklace, so Harry rounds up the gang for a rescue mission.

Oct 14, 2003

Episode 3 - RainE325m

Rain

Harry and his men return from their mission only to find Joris dead. Later, Mad Dog responds to his brother's pathetic cowardice by going on a killing spree.

Oct 21, 2003

Episode 4 - GoE425m

Go

A somber visit to the graveyard turns ugly when Brandon and Harry make a dangerous enemy. Lucky for them, a powerful mourner is there to bail them out.

Oct 28, 2003

Episode 5 - MillennionE525m

Millennion

After joining up with Millennion, Brandon is put to work persuading gamblers to make good on their bets, and Harry becomes the right hand man to a top executive.

Nov 4, 2003

Episode 6 - Big DaddyE625m

Big Daddy

Brandon's visit with Maria raises concern among his new friends. Elsewhere, a rival gang makes plans to crash a Millennion party and take a shot at Big Daddy.

Nov 10, 2003

Episode 7 - 5 Years LaterE725m

5 Years Later

Half a decade after joining Millennion, Brandon has become one of the gang's top sweepers and Harry is more powerful than ever. Their success was hard-earned, and they've got the enemies to prove it.

Nov 18, 2003

Episode 8 - FamilyE825m

Family

Brandon and Harry are officially inducted as members of the family, but the party screeches to a halt when a murderous traitor is discovered amongst the guests.

Nov 25, 2003

Episode 9 - DisputeE925m

Dispute

A ruthless hit man responsible for over three hundred kills is released from prison only to discover that an old friend has been working on a project that will literally raise the dead.

Dec 2, 2003

Episode 10 - ConflictE1025m

Conflict

Millennion's top executives are being murdered, and Harry is given three days to deal with the problem. Elsewhere, Brandon receives a job offer from a murderous madman.

Dec 9, 2003

Episode 11 - HeatE1125m

Heat

Harry strikes a bargain with a traitor, and Brandon puts a bullet in an assassin who doesn't plan on staying dead for very long.

Dec 16, 2003

Episode 12 - KindE1225m

Kind

While Brandon takes a long look at his solitary existence, Harry considers life as a married man. Meanwhile, Bunji botches a job, and Bid Daddy finally tells Maria the truth.

Dec 23, 2003

Episode 13 - BetrayalE1325m

Betrayal

Big Daddy tricks Brandon into visiting Maria before dropping a bombshell on his number one killer. Harry frames an innocent man to protect his interests in a very secret project.

Dec 28, 2003

Episode 14 - DieE1425m

Die

Harry's true nature is finally revealed when he asks Brandon to do the unthinkable. The sweeper draws on his old friend, but his inability to pull the trigger may lead to his downfall.

Jan 6, 2004

Episode 15 - HarryE1525m

Harry

Before making his play for control of Millennion, Harry covers his bloody tracks by painting Brandon as an embezzler. Back at the lab, Dr. Tokioka breathes new life into a slain gunslinger.

Jan 13, 2004

Episode 16 - LetterE1625m

Letter

Big Daddy learns the truth about Harry's underhanded dealings, so he sets out to settle the score with his once-trusted ally. Maria is given the job of protecting Brandon while he "sleeps".

Jan 20, 2004

Episode 17 - MikaE1725m

Mika

Years after Bid Daddy's murder, Harry orders his men to eliminate a rumored heir to the dead man's kingdom. When Maria is killed in the process, Brandon moves one step closer to his awakening.

Jan 27, 2004

Episode 18 - GraveE1825m

Grave

Upon his resurrection, Brandon is a given a new name, Beyond the Grave, and a new job: protect Mika from harm as she investigates her mother’s murder.

Feb 3, 2004

Episode 19 - SuperiorE1925m

Superior

Grave begins his quest to track down Harry, and Bob volunteers to test out a risky procedure in the hopes of saving his best friend's life.

Feb 10, 2004

Episode 20 - BrotherE2025m

Brother

After escorting Mika on a walk down memory lane, Grave prepares for a showdown with Bunji, who has a few deadly tricks up his sleeve.

Feb 17, 2004

Episode 21 - DutyE2125m

Duty

Dr. Tokioka risks his life to gather top secret information on the enemy's weaknesses, and Lee goes on a murderous rampage to avenge the death of his friend.

Feb 24, 2004

Episode 22 - RemorseE2225m

Remorse

Lee uses Mika as bait to lure Grave within striking distance, and Dr. Tokioka races to the scene of the fight with powerful new ammunition he prepared for the occasion.

Mar 2, 2004

Episode 23 - DaughterE2325m

Daughter

Grave and Mika bury their dead friends before the resurrected assassin readies himself for a violent altercation with Bear.

Mar 9, 2004

Episode 24 - Last BulletE2425m

Last Bullet

The Millennion board members make an ill-fated attempt on Harry's life, but someone he cares about is mortally wounded in the process. Meanwhile, Grave shows signs of long-overdue decay.

Mar 16, 2004

Episode 25 - ThenE2525m

Then

Harry lays his wife to rest before being attacked by those who would see him dead. He's knocked unconscious during his escape attempt, and when he comes to, Grave has him cornered.

Mar 23, 2004

Episode 26 - Dusk of the DestroyersE2625m

Dusk of the Destroyers

At long last, Grave and Harry have come face to face. Will they fight to the death? Or will they join forces for one final run at glory?

Mar 30, 2004

Actors

Masahiko Tanaka

Masahiko Tanaka

Brad Wong (voice)

Motomu Kiyokawa

Motomu Kiyokawa

Dr. Tokioka (voice)

Michiko Neya

Michiko Neya

Sherry Walken (voice)

Tomokazu Seki

Tomokazu Seki

Brandon Heat (voice)

Kikuko Inoue

Kikuko Inoue

Maria Asagi (voice)

Iemasa Kayumi

Iemasa Kayumi

Big Daddy (voice)

Takehito Koyasu

Takehito Koyasu

Balladbird Lee (voice)

Chafurin

Chafurin

Bob Poundmax (voice)

Fumihiko Tachiki

Fumihiko Tachiki

Bunji Kugashira (voice)

Tsutomu Isobe

Tsutomu Isobe

Harry MacDowel (voice)

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