The Empire of Corpses - MovieDB Browser

2015 6.1 (109 votes) 2h 0m

Genres

Animation Horror Science Fiction Thriller

Production Companies

WIT STUDIO
Fuji Television Network
Aniplex
TOHO
Kansai Television
dentsu
Sony Music Entertainment
Kyoraku Industrial Holdings

The Empire of Corpses (屍者の帝国)

The dead will inherit the Earth.

Overview

The story takes place in 19th century Europe, and revolves around John Watson. He is scouted by the government to become a secret agent. However, Watson lives in a world where "Frankensteins"—human corpses that are re-purposed with a false soul in order to use them as laborers—are used to improve industrial development.