The Empire of Corpses

2015 • Directed by

Ryotaro Makihara

Animation, Horror, Science Fiction

The dead will inherit the Earth.

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.