Deadman Wonderland: Season 1

2011 · 12 episodes · ★ 8.3

What Season 1 of Deadman Wonderland

When Ganta is framed for murder, he's sent to Deadman Wonderland, a prison where convicts are forced into brutal death matches to amuse the masses.

12episodes

Apr 17, 2011premiered

Jul 3, 2011latest episode

4.8 hrtotal runtime

Season 1 Episodes

1x01 Death Row Inmate
Apr 17, 2011 · 24 min · ★ 7.7
Ganta quickly learns of the very real dangers lurking around every corner in Deadman Wonderland. He soon meets the unusual Shiro, and while defending her from other inmates, discovers a strange new power within himself.
Directed by: Ryuichi Kimura · Written by: Yasuyuki Muto · Starring: Megumi Takamoto, Shohei Kajikawa, Kenji Sugimura, Yuki Kaji
1x02 Antidote (Candy)
Apr 24, 2011 · 24 min · ★ 7.7
In order to earn “cast points” that he can use to buy antidote for the poison injected by his collar, Ganta goes head to head with one of the prison’s toughest inmates in a deadly obstacle course.
Directing: Tatsuya Igarashi · Writing: Yasuyuki Muto · Starring: Takeshi Maruyama, Yuki Kaji, Mina, Junichi Suwabe
1x03 G Block
May 1, 2011 · 24 min · ★ 7.3
Unable to afford antidote, Ganta faces his impending death - until You comes to his rescue. Later, after learning that the Red Man might be an inmate, Ganta, Shiro, and You venture into the secluded G Block to find the truth.
Directing: Yasuhiro Geshi · Writing: Yasuyuki Muto · Starring: Yuki Kaji, Junichi Suwabe, Takako Honda, Chika Horikawa
1x04 Crow Claw
May 8, 2011 · 24 min · ★ 7.8
Ganta is locked away in Tamaki’s lab after tangling with Senji, who wields powers similar to his own. While quarantined, Ganta learns more about his new abilities - and discovers that he’ll soon have to use them in a fight to the death.
Directing: Tomoaki Ohta · Starring: Yuki Kaji, Mina, Junichi Suwabe, Takako Honda
1x05 Carrion Festival (Carnival Corpse)
May 15, 2011 · 24 min
When Ganta faces Senji in his first Carnival Corpse, he learns that the effect of using his powers recklessly might be even deadlier than his opponent. Meanwhile, Yoh discovers there is more to Shiro than meets the eye.
Starring: Yuka Saitou, Shohei Kajikawa, Yuki Kaji, Mina
1x06 Hummingbird
May 22, 2011 · 24 min
Ganta meets Minatsuki, who’s locked up for killing her abusive father. When Ganta’s efforts to help her escape are thwarted, he’s forced to take on Minatsuki in a Carnival Corpse - and the girl shows her cruel true colors.
Starring: Akira Harada, Yuki Kaji, Junichi Suwabe, Iori Nomizu
1x07 Original Sin (Wretched Egg)
May 29, 2011 · 24 min
Ganta meets Karako and Nagi, the leaders of the rebel faction Scar Chain, who help Minatsuki out of a potentially gruesome bind. Unfortunately, Ganta also meets Genkaku, a guitar-toting monk with a real talent for brutal violence.
Starring: Yuki Kaji, Mina, Junichi Suwabe, Takako Honda
1x08 Chains of Freedom (Scar Chain)
Jun 5, 2011 · 24 min
Ganta decides to join Scar Chain after hearing their plan to expose Deadman Wonderland’s darkest secrets. The plot isn’t without risks - and there’s a chance that the Undertakers are already working to sabotage the operation.
Starring: Yuki Kaji, Kengo Kawanishi, Takao Mizuno, Masaaki Itatori
1x09 Pro-oxidant (Worm Eater)
Jun 12, 2011 · 24 min
Ganta and his Scar Chain comrades find themselves bloodied after an encounter with Genkaku’s crew. Things don’t get any better when the battle ends, thanks to a sudden appearance and shocking decision by Shiro.
Starring: Takao Mizuno, Masayoshi Sugawara, Masaaki Itatori, Saeko Zogo
1x10 Caretaker (Undertaker)
Jun 19, 2011 · 24 min
Ganta lashes out at Shiro for destroying the data chip and the Scar Chain’s resolve continues to be tested thanks to a traitorous confession by Rokuro. Things are looking grim for Ganta and his allies - until Senji enters the fight.
Starring: Junichi Suwabe, Takako Honda, Chika Horikawa, Masayuki Katou
1x11 Gig of Despair
Jun 26, 2011 · 24 min
Ganta asks Senji to train him to better utilize his powers in battle. Later, after Karako is captured trying to save Nagi, Ganta unleashes his new skills during a rescue attempt - but it might already be too late, thanks to Genkaku.
Directed by: Akitoshi Yokoyama · Written by: Yasuyuki Muto · Starring: Junichi Suwabe, Masayuki Katou, Iori Nomizu, Kumiko Ito
1x12 Relief (Grateful Dead) Season Finale
Jul 3, 2011 · 24 min
Ganta, battered in battle and weakened by the poison coursing through his body, tries to use the last of his strength to take out Genkaku - but Shiro might be his only hope.
Directing: Tatsuya Igarashi, Koichi Hatsumi · Writing: Yasuyuki Muto · Starring: Junichi Suwabe, Takako Honda, Chika Horikawa, Kumiko Ito