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As a legendary hero nears victory against a necromancer known as The Corpse God, things take an unexpected turn with the dark sorcerer’s final gambit—reincarnation magic. This last-ditch effort catches the brave fighter off guard, and now he’s a boy named Polka Shinoyama in a whole new world! The showdown between good and evil just got epic.
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- 01
The ReincarnationA legendary necromancer known as the Corpse God is finally slain by a hero—only to wake up in the body of Polka Shinoyama, a newly assassinated boy in present-day Tokyo. Can the sorcerer survive in this strange new world? - 02
The VampireOne group of police officers leave empty-handed, but Polka and co. can't rest easy just yet—Inspector Iwanome is back for answers. The duo who tried to frame them hasn't given up, either, and one is a face from Takumi's past. - 03
The RevengeIwanome unmasks the traitor in the Metropolitan Police, but subduing them won't be easy—and he isn't the only one out for payback. An enigmatic new arrival may make things unexpectedly personal for the Corpse God.
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Season01
- S01E01Season's bestThe ReincarnationApril 11, 2023A legendary necromancer known as the Corpse God is finally slain by a hero—only to wake up in the body of Polka Shinoyama, a newly assassina
- S01E02
The New WorldApril 18, 2023Polka scrambles to get his bearings while facing off against his would-be killer's colleagues. Is this the prelude to a new fight for surviv - S01E03
The NecromancerApril 25, 2023Polka is settling into his new life when a man arrives begging Misaki to save him from gangsters. Polka sends her with him, but the job isn' - S01E04
The Mad DogMay 2, 2023Polka's recent activities have caught the eye of a police unit dedicated to hunting down the most bizarre and seemingly superhuman offenders - S01E05
The MonsterMay 9, 2023Just when he thought the cops were bad enough, Polka comes face to face with Lemmings, Shinjuku's most legendary criminal. Will Polka reveal - S01E06
The FirestarterMay 16, 2023Keeping his promise to a ghost, Polka returns to his family's mansion with Misaki in tow. Can the necromancer fool the people who know the r - S01E07
The MagicianMay 23, 2023The Shinoyama family is out of danger, but the Corpse God still needs to explain himself to Polka's father, Rozan! How will the gruff tycoon - S01E08
The AssassinMay 30, 2023Polka is about to resume business as usual when he gets two unexpected houseguests: his niece Sayo and her bodyguard! Do the pair just need - S01E09
The SignpostJune 6, 2023Inspector Iwanome pressures Polka into reading his fortune. What does the inspector hope to gain, and what will he do when the reading dredg - S01E10
The EmblemJune 13, 2023Solitaire fills the skies of Shinjuku with blimps—all marked with the emblem of the Corpse God's home country! What is a symbol from another - S01E11
The BeginningJune 20, 2023While everyone scrambles to discover the secret of the emblem, Polka receives an unexpected visitor. The modern world's most dangerous indiv - S01E12
The Sacred PlaceJune 27, 2023As a string of criminals, cops, and assassins converge on his building, the Corpse God finally decides to take action. How far will the necr - S01E13
The InvadersOctober 10, 2023Polka's magical rampage has drawn even more unwanted attention to his new home. As if thrill-seeking magicians and underworld hitmen weren't - S01E14
The CorpseOctober 17, 2023Fortune telling for a reporter is interrupted by a police raid on Polka's building, and the necromancer could find himself on the wrong end - S01E15The VampireOctober 24, 2023One group of police officers leave empty-handed, but Polka and co. can't rest easy just yet—Inspector Iwanome is back for answers. The duo w
- S01E16
The FakeOctober 31, 2023Misaki and Xiaoyu team up to take on Momoya. But are even the two of them together a match for this gangly member of the Agakura clan? Meanw - S01E17
The MatriarchNovember 7, 2023One Agakura assassin didn't go down easy, and now the head of the clan has come to settle the score. How will Xiaoyu cope with this face fro - S01E18The RevengeNovember 14, 2023Iwanome unmasks the traitor in the Metropolitan Police, but subduing them won't be easy—and he isn't the only one out for payback. An enigma
- S01E19
The FriendsNovember 21, 2023A surprise visit from an old friend prompts the Corpse God to rethink how he fits into his new world. His first step? An overdue confrontati - S01E20
The VisitorsNovember 28, 2023The mysterious Civil visits the Corpse God to have his fortune told, and the encounter surprises both of them. The necromancer draws a step - S01E21
The SpiritDecember 5, 2023A fight between a Shinoyama enforcer and Civil's bodyguard brings an abrupt end to the mysterious visitor's interview with the Corpse God. B - S01E22
The KarmaDecember 12, 2023Civil confronts Solitaire, hoping to provoke a confrontation with the Fire-Breathing Bug, but he may get his wish sooner than he planned. Me - S01E23
The DeclarationDecember 19, 2023The day of the showdown arrives. The Corpse God and friends prepare to rescue the real Polka while other forces maneuver in the shadows. But - S01E24
The Shinjuku WarDecember 26, 2023The Corpse God prepares to sacrifice himself to stop Civil, but his new friends have other ideas. Rescuing Polka's soul and regaining any sh
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