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Akame ga Kill! is a manga and anime series written by Takahiro and illustrated by Tetsuya Tashiro. The series was licensed by Yen Press in June 2014 and an anime adaptation aired in Summer 2014.

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Akame ga Kill! is a manga series written by Takahiro and illustrated by Tetsuya Tashiro. It began serialization in the April 2010 issue of Square Enix's Gangan Joker, sold on March 20, 2010. The first tankōbon volume was published on August 21, 2010; ten volumes have been released as of January 22, 2014. The series was licensed by Yen Press in June 2014 and the first volume is scheduled to be released on January 20, 2015.

Also included are the anime adaptation and the prequel "Akame ga Kill! Zero"

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What are the differences between the Akame Ga Kill! manga and anime?

First of all, why was the anime completed before the manga? As far as I am aware, the anime is ahead of the latest manga chapters by a large margin. I've heard that the anime actually differs from the manga; does this mean we might get a remake like…
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What does 'Akame ga Kill' mean and why is it called that?

Just what the title says, why is the show called Akame ga Kill! and what does it even mean? Akame was just an ordinary member of Night Raid, yet the show is named after her. She wasn't the main Protagonist, she wasn't even the main Waifu! And as…
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Why is Akame the center of attention?

Akame is just an ordinary member of Night Raid. She doesn't have an integral role in the plot, and she is not an essential character: her absence wouldn't had changed the framework of the story significantly. Though she did fight an amazing battle,…
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Which Akame ga KILL! manga should I read if I want to continue the storyline of the anime?

I saw there are various manga with Akame ga KILL! in their names. The ones I have found are: Akame ga KILL! Akame ga KILL! Zero Which one should I read if I want to continue the storyline of the anime?
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Why do sword owners tap them with a fluffy ball on a stick?

In many shows characters poke their Japanese swords with a soft-looking ball on a stick. It seems that swordsmen in real life did that too. What's the purpose of that? Here's one example from Shaman king E02:
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Why didn't Akame die when she cut herself with Murasame?

As per the wiki, Murasme ... ... is a poisonous blade that can kill a person with only one cut. Once the sword pierces skin, it injects a lethal poison into the victim, killing them within seconds. Akame states that cleaning this weapon is very…
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Why is the anime of Akame ga Kill so different from the manga?

I haven't read the manga of Akame ga Kill, but I have read that it is really different from the anime. They even skipped 10 chapter of the manga completely. Why did they decide to do that? Was it because the show has to be done in a short amount…
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Does Mine die in Akame ga Kill! manga?

I have watched all the anime episodes and Mine dies in episode 22. Does she die in the manga as well? I read the last few chapters of the manga where Tatsumi speaks about her like she is not dead.
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Was Incursio really weaker than Grand Chariot, or was Wave just delusional?

Wave states with great confidence that Incursio is weaker than Grand Chariot, because Incursio was a prototype for Grand Chariot, etc. The early clashes between Wave and Tatsumi can lead the viewer to such conclusion, but Incursio's has the ability…
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How many classes of dangerous beast are there in Akame ga Kill?

There are many dangerous beasts in Akame ga Kill, and the strongest class is Ultra class dangerous beast, this is one of them: Is there any other class beside Ultra and Normal class?
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Doesn't the rule "When two Teigu users battle, one is guaranteed to die" create plot holes?

Unmarked Spoilers. There are several fights in the second half of the anime between Teigu users who both walk away alive after the battle. The rule that was established, namely, that if two Teigu users fight each other, one of them is guaranteed…
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What language is the song "Fallen Heroes" in Akame ga Kill?

So just as the title says, what is the language of the song "Fallen Heroes", also known as "Le chant de Roma"? (YouTube link) I have done a bit of personal research before posting over here and what I came up with is that it is not any of the…
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Why can Najenda have two Teigu?

As far we know in Akame ga Kill!, the former user of Pumpkin is Najenda, the head of Night Raid. This weapon now used by Mine. As far I know: Only one Teigu for one user. Najenda gets Susanoo as her Teigu. Is there any information why Najenda can…
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In the anime, what happens to Akame after the fall of the empire?

At the end of the anime adaptation of Akame ga Kill!, everyone died, but what happened to Akame? They mentioned her needing to get out of the country because the people would call for her execution due to her time as an imperial assassin, but did…
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What was Incursio's trump card ability?

According to the definition of a trump card, it is the ultimate Teigu's ability, one that often comes with a risk to the user's life. It is true for several Teigu, like Murasame (infecting oneself with the fatal poison and the regret of everyone…
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