Shikabane Hime

Shikabane Hime (2008-2009)

EndedAnimation showAction, Adventure, Anime, Fantasy

Shikabane - the living dead who continue even after they die because of strong attachment or obsession. They attack people and kill them. Shikabane Hime are girls created to hunt Shikabane. A boy, Kagami Ohri, was adopted by Tagami Keisei, a Buddhist priest of Kongon Clan, when he was a child, and was raised in an asylum. One night, he encounters a beautiful girl at the temple who works for the chief priest. She is Hoshimura Makina, a Shikabane Hime, who hunts Shikabane under the orders of Kakusei.

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Scheduleevery Thursday at 22:30 (30 min)

Recent Episodes

EpisodeNameAirdate
S02E12Beyond the DeadMärz 26, 2009
S02E11One Hundred and Eight LiesMärz 19, 2009
S02E10To the Other Side of HellMärz 12, 2009
S02E09The Value of the LivingMärz 5, 2009
S02E08My Mother is ImmoralFeb. 26, 2009
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Frequently Asked Questions  Warning: Spoilers

When did 'Shikabane Hime' premiere?

'Shikabane Hime' premiered on October 2, 2008.

Who is the main character in 'Shikabane Hime'?

The main character in 'Shikabane Hime' is Makina Hoshimura.

What is the plot of 'Shikabane Hime'?

'Shikabane Hime' revolves around Makina Hoshimura, a undead girl who hunts down and kills undead creatures known as shikabane with the help of a priest named Keisei Tagami.

Who is Makina's partner in 'Shikabane Hime'?

Makina's partner in 'Shikabane Hime' is a priest named Keisei Tagami.

Where does 'Shikabane Hime' take place?

'Shikabane Hime' takes place in Tokyo, Japan.

Who is responsible for creating the original story of 'Shikabane Hime'?

The original story of 'Shikabane Hime' was created by writer Yoshiichi Akahito.

What is the genre of 'Shikabane Hime'?

'Shikabane Hime' falls under the genres of action, horror, and supernatural.

What is the name of the first episode of 'Shikabane Hime'?

The name of the first episode of 'Shikabane Hime' is "Corpse Princess".

Who is the director of 'Shikabane Hime'?

'Shikabane Hime' was directed by Masahiko Murata.

How many episodes does 'Shikabane Hime' have?

'Shikabane Hime' has a total of 25 episodes.

Who produced 'Shikabane Hime'?

'Shikabane Hime' was produced by Gainax, feel., and Starchild Records.

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Also known as

  • Corpse Princess (United States)
  • 屍姫 (Japan)

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