Casshern Sins

S01E23: Those Who Return

Casshern and Dio continue their epic final battle. Although only one will survive, they’ve embraced the chilling reality that fighting is the sole purpose of their tragic existence.

Overview

After the murder of Luna, the robot society that rules the planet starts to rust and decay. Death and despair spread through the land like wildfire. The only one unaffected by the affliction that becomes known as "The Ruin" is Luna's assassin, Casshern. Unable to remember if he really triggered this capital sin against the entire mechanized civilization, Casshern embarks on a journey to unravel the mystery that connects him, Luna, and the plague.

Episodes

At the End of the World

S01E01 At the End of the World

October 1, 2008 8.0 24 min
Casshern awakens to find his world reduced to a corrosive wasteland. Lost in a future he does not recognize, he struggles to stay a step ahead of those who wish death upon him.
A World Replete with Death Throes

S01E02 A World Replete with Death Throes

October 8, 2008 6.0 24 min
An encounter with the mysterious Lyuze offers Casshern a fragmented glimpse of his role in the Ruin. After stumbling upon a community of “dying” robots, he discovers the true depth of his infamy.
To the Ends of Agony

S01E03 To the Ends of Agony

October 15, 2008 6.0 24 min
Akoes warns Casshern against a life spent running from the past. When Friender arrives to make the assassin pay for his sins, Casshern chooses a path that could terminate his own existence.
The Angel of Ruin

S01E04 The Angel of Ruin

October 22, 2008 9.5 24 min
Beautiful Sophita is feared by robots who wish to live as long as their decaying bodies will allow. Fighting makes her feel alive, and Casshern’s special abilities make him a foe she could fight forever.
The Man Who Killed the Sun Named Moon

S01E05 The Man Who Killed the Sun Named Moon

October 29, 2008 8.0 24 min
Lyuze reveals her reason for hating Casshern, who offers her a chance for revenge. When robotic bandits attack Ringo and Ohji, Casshern comes to their rescue, but his rampage terrifies those he hopes to save.
Reunion with Fate

S01E06 Reunion with Fate

November 5, 2008 8.0 24 min
Casshern desperately seeks to unravel the mystery of his dark past. An altercation with Dio, his robotic mirror image, could provide answers to his many questions - or at least get him killed.
The Woman of the Tall Tower

S01E07 The Woman of the Tall Tower

November 12, 2008 8.0 24 min
Lizbell is obsessed with building a giant bell to remind the world that beauty still exists. She scavenges parts from decaying robots, and Casshern’s pristine body could be the final piece of the puzzle.
A Hymn of Hope

S01E08 A Hymn of Hope

November 19, 2008 8.0 24 min
A mesmerizing robotic songstress needs Casshern’s help to evade a hoard of murderous robots and bring hope to those who’ve thus far survived the Ruin.
The Flower That Blooms in the Valley of Ruin

S01E09 The Flower That Blooms in the Valley of Ruin

November 26, 2008 6.0 24 min
A rescue attempt by Casshern lands him at the bottom of a graveyard for abandoned robots. While a sweet - but simple - young girl tends to his wounds, Casshern hears whispers that Luna may...
The Man Entrapped by the Past

S01E10 The Man Entrapped by the Past

December 3, 2008 8.0 24 min
Dio’s mission to assemble a robot army is interrupted by the appearance of Dune, a formidable warrior who was once Luna’s bodyguard. Elsewhere, Casshern continues his search for Luna.
By One's Calling

S01E11 By One's Calling

December 10, 2008 8.0 24 min
Friender receives help from a caravan of robots and humans after Casshern is trapped beneath falling debris. But when the canine’s new allies unearth the man who killed Luna, the situation takes a violent turn.
Turn the Time Lived to Color

S01E12 Turn the Time Lived to Color

October 17, 2008 8.0 24 min
The search for Luna leads Casshern and Friender to Margo, an artist who refuses to let the Ruin destroy his spirit. Casshern finds inspiration in the artist’s vision, but there are those who would rather...
The Past Rises Before My Eyes

S01E13 The Past Rises Before My Eyes

December 24, 2008 6.0 24 min
Dying robots far and wide herald the saving grace of Luna. Meanwhile, Lyuze is disturbed to notice that Ringo has begun to rust, and Casshern is confronted by the monster who ordered him to Ruin...
The Truth Illuminates the Darkness

S01E14 The Truth Illuminates the Darkness

January 7, 2009 6.0 24 min
Ringo’s attempt to comfort Casshern leads her into a deadly trap. Ohji is quick to come to her rescue, but for them both to escape alive, Casshern must fight Dio as Braiking Boss looks on.
The God of Death, Dune

S01E15 The God of Death, Dune

January 14, 2009 8.0 24 min
Despite his ragged condition, Dune continues his search for Luna. The robot once feared as the “God of Death” is ceaseless in his quest, but a rematch with Casshern puts his dream of a reunion...
For the Strength to Believe

S01E16 For the Strength to Believe

January 21, 2008 8.0 24 min
During a rare moment of peace, Casshern presses Ohji for the story of Ringo’s origins. Elsewhere, Dio and Leda cross paths with two deadly robots that were once the strongest of their kind.
The Glass Cradle

S01E17 The Glass Cradle

January 25, 2009 6.0 24 min
Casshern and his traveling companions befriend three children claiming to be descendents of Luna. When the youngsters are attacked by Leda, Casshern risks his own life to protect them.
The Time I've Lived and the Time I Have Left

S01E18 The Time I've Lived and the Time I Have Left

February 2, 2009 6.0 24 min
Lyuze’s psyche is bombarded by a labyrinthine barrage of illusions. Her nightmarish journey leads to a shocking discovery about her true feelings for Casshern.
Believe in the Flower that Lives in your Heart

S01E19 Believe in the Flower that Lives in your Heart

February 9, 2009 6.0 24 min
Lyuze sees the frightening reflection of her own mortality in the visage of a defiant female warrior who refuses to go gently into that dark Ruin.
For Whom do the Flowers Bloom?

S01E20 For Whom do the Flowers Bloom?

February 16, 2009 6.0 24 min
Casshern, Lyuze, and Ringo finally reach Luna’s castle, where they find countless robots hoping to be spared from the Ruin. Dune is among their ranks, but Luna’s treatment of her former protector is shocking.
The Paradise of Lost Hope

S01E21 The Paradise of Lost Hope

February 23, 2009 6.0 24 min
Luna asks Casshern to serve as her new guardian; Lyuze and Ringo lose faith in the promise of salvation; and Ohji returns with disturbing revelations about the Sun Who Was Called Moon.
A Drop Called Eternity

S01E22 A Drop Called Eternity

March 2, 2009 6.0 24 min
Leda tries to convince Dio to accept Luna’s healing, but eternal life is no longer his obsession. Dio now lives only to fight Casshern - even if their battle ends in his own destruction.
Those Who Return

S01E23 Those Who Return

March 8, 2009 8.0 24 min
Casshern and Dio continue their epic final battle. Although only one will survive, they’ve embraced the chilling reality that fighting is the sole purpose of their tragic existence.
To the Wandering, Blooming Flowers

S01E24 To the Wandering, Blooming Flowers

March 15, 2009 4.0 24 min
Casshern and his friends enjoy the peace of their new lives until the Ruin destroys their happiness. Driven by grief, Casshern sets out to settle the score with Braiking Boss - and issue a warning...

Cast

Toru Furuya
Toru Furuya
Casshern (voice)

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