Kara no Kyoukai Movie 7: Satsujin Kousatsu (Go)
Summary: In February 1999, a string of murders has Shiki Ryougi and Mikiya Kokutou on edge. These crimes share a disturbing resemblance to a similar set of homicides from 1995, when Shiki and Mikiya first met, and awaken a dark, murderous desire that has laid dormant within Shiki's soul ever since then.
With Shiki under suspicion due to her involvement in the past killings and supposed resemblance to the killer, she and Mikiya set out to find the true perpetrator. In the midst of their separate investigations, Mikiya grows increasingly concerned with Shiki's well-being and hurries to find the one responsible in order to protect Shiki from her own impulses. With the lead he receives from his cousin, police investigator Daisuke Akimi, Mikiya is led into the underbelly of Mifune City, as the salvation of Shiki's soul lies in his determination to prove her innocence once and for all.
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In February 1999, a string of murders has Shiki Ryougi and Mikiya Kokutou on edge. These crimes share a disturbing resemblance to a similar set of homicides from 1995, when Shiki and Mikiya first met, and awaken a dark, murderous desire that has laid dormant within Shiki's soul ever since then.
With Shiki under suspicion due to her involvement in the past killings and supposed resemblance to the killer, she and Mikiya set out to find the true perpetrator. In the midst of their separate investigations, Mikiya grows increasingly concerned with Shiki's well-being and hurries to find the one responsible in order to protect Shiki from her own impulses. With the lead he receives from his cousin, police investigator Daisuke Akimi, Mikiya is led into the underbelly of Mifune City, as the salvation of Shiki's soul lies in his determination to prove her innocence once and for all.
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Kara no Kyoukai Movie 7: Satsujin Kousatsu (Go) â In February 1999, a string of murders has Shiki Ryougi and Mikiya Kokutou on edge. This overview is intentionally spoiler-free and focuses on tone and intent rather than plot specifics.
Thematically, It sits firmly within Action, Fantasy, Mystery, Romance, Suspense conventions as a Movie work and has garnered attention (MAL score: 8.37). This work explores character dynamics, tonal shifts, and the interplay between narrative ambition and execution. The story's pacing and tonal choices are crafted to complement the central ideas, often emphasizing atmosphere and emotional truth over explicit exposition. The show's ability to evoke a consistent mood â whether melancholic, exuberant, or contemplative â is a recurring strength, and the scenes are constructed so viewers can infer stakes without needing explicit spoilers.
Characterization is a core pillar here. Protagonists and supporting figures are written with distinct motivations and narrative roles; even when archetypal, the series invests in small behavioral details that make choices feel earned. Character arcs are handled with an eye for gradualism: development often arrives through incremental beats rather than abrupt, expository shifts. The interactions between characters create texture, and relationships are used to illuminate both personal flaws and larger thematic concerns.
On the visual front, production values play a significant role. The animation quality varies by sequence but frequently showcases thoughtful direction and composition. Background art, framing, and color palettes are used deliberately to support tone â quieter scenes favor muted palettes while action or heightened emotional beats employ brighter, more kinetic visuals. Direction choices, such as camera movement and shot selection, often elevate scenes beyond their raw script, creating moments that linger in the viewer's mind.
The soundscape â score, incidental music, and sound design â complements the visual language. Music cues are placed to maximize emotional resonance without manipulating the audience with melodrama; this restraint often leads to more authentic emotional payoff. Sound design punctuates key moments, and when the series leans on silence, those quieter moments are given weight by measured audio choices.
Pacing and structure are handled with craft. Episodes are arranged to build tension and release methodically, and the narrative rarely rushes through important emotional beats. That said, the deliberate pacing may feel slow to viewers who prefer faster plot turnover; the reward is greater nuance and an accumulation of meaning across the series. Accessibility is generally good â one can appreciate surface-level pleasures, while repeat or attentive viewing reveals additional layers.
No title is without flaws. Occasional unevenness in subplots or variable animation across episodes can be distracting. Some tonal shifts might feel abrupt if you expect uniformity; others will argue that those shifts are purposeful. These are worth noting, but they seldom undercut the larger achievements of the work.
In sum, Kara no Kyoukai Movie 7: Satsujin Kousatsu (Go) offers a rich experience for viewers who value character-driven storytelling, considered visual design, and a soundtrack that supports rather than overwhelms. For fans of Action, Fantasy, Mystery, Romance, Suspense, this is an especially rewarding watch. It's recommended for those who appreciate layered narratives and artistry in animation, and best approached with patience and attention to nuance.
Characters & Voice Actors
Kokutou, Mikiya
Main
Suzumura, Kenichi
Japanese
Kokutou, Mikiya
Main
Nath, Tobias
German
Kokutou, Mikiya
Main
Blivet, Yannick
French
Ryougi, Shiki
Main
Sakamoto, Maaya
Japanese
Ryougi, Shiki
Main
Barthel, Petra
German
Ryougi, Shiki
Main
Bizot, HĂ©lĂšne
French
Shirazumi, Lio
Main
Hoshi, Souichirou
Japanese
Shirazumi, Lio
Main
Caillebot, RĂ©mi
French
Shirazumi, Lio
Main
Schmidt-FoĂ, Gerrit
German
Akimi, Daisuke
Supporting
Touchi, Hiroki
Japanese
Akimi, Daisuke
Supporting
Staudinger, Stefan
German
Akimi, Daisuke
Supporting
Guillemot, Yann
French
Aozaki, Touko
Supporting
Honda, Takako
Japanese
Aozaki, Touko
Supporting
Marquitan, Christin
German
Aozaki, Touko
Supporting
Jean, BĂ©rangĂšre
French
Araya, Souren
Supporting
Nakata, Jouji
Japanese
Araya, Souren
Supporting
Schmitz, Tilo
German
Araya, Souren
Supporting
Siener, François
French
Gakuto
Supporting
Takahashi, Kenji
Japanese
Gakuto
Supporting
Chatelet, Julien
French
Staff
Iwakami, Atsuhiro
Producer
Kondou, Hikaru
Producer
Takizawa, Shinsuke
Director
Iwanami, Yoshikazu
Sound Director
Hirao, Takayuki
Episode Director, Storyboard, Key Animation
Hiramatsu, Masaki
Script
Kajiura, Yuki
Theme Song Lyrics, Theme Song Arrangement, Theme Song Composition, Music
Kalafina
Theme Song Performance
Ajiki, Kei
Key Animation
Etou, Kouji
Art Director
Ishizuka, Miyuki
In-Between Animation
Kunihiro, Masayuki
Key Animation
Motegi, Takayuki
Key Animation
MĂ©yĂšre, Bruno
ADR Director
Nasu, Kinoko
Original Creator
Obunai, Mitsuru
Animation Director, Character Design
Onizawa, Kayo
In-Between Animation
Sudou, Tomonori
Character Design
Suhara, Takashi
Key Animation
Takahashi, Takurou
Character Design, Animation Director