The Social Welfare Agency saves the lives of terminal patients using cybernetic implants. Then it teaches them to kill. After surviving the slaughter of her family, young Henrietta awakens to her new life at the Agency with a rebuilt body and no memory. Teamed with Jose, who is responsible for turning her into the perfect assassin, Henrietta’s been given a second chance—but at what cost?
Cast: Yuuka Nanri, Kanako Mitsuhashi, Eri Sendai
13 episodes
1. Fratello (Siblings)Following a gruesome night of terror, Henrietta is taken in by The Social Welfare Agency. It’s up to José to show her the ropes.TV-14CC25minOct 8, 2003
2. Orione (Orion)Henrietta works to find her place at the Agency after the mistakes of her recent assignment. Feeling responsible for her shortcomings, José tries to learn what Henrietta needs to help her flourish as an assassin.TV-14CC25minOct 15, 2003
3. Ragazzo (Boy)After years in a body she couldn’t move, the Social Welfare Agency gave Rico a new one. While scoping out a mission, she meets a boy who makes her question who she’s supposed to be.TV-14CC25minOct 29, 2003
4. Bambola (Doll)The friction between Hilshire and Triela could jeopardize their mission of protecting Mario Bossi, a retired criminal who’s turned government witness in a case against organized crime.TV-14CC25minNov 12, 2003
5. Promessa (Promise)Captain Raballo accepts a Handler job with the Agency. But when he’s teamed with Claes, he wonders if his selfish needs justify the pain he must inflict on the young assassin.TV-14CC25minNov 19, 2003
6. Gelato (Frozen)José, Henrietta, and Enzo are tracking terrorist Enrico Berdini, who’s negotiating to buy an explosive device to use in an attack on Rome.TV-14CC25minNov 26, 2003
7. Protezione (Protection)Jean and Rico befriend an accountant named Filippo who carries a ledger coveted by a terrorist. Unbeknownst to Filippo, his two new friends are his only protection from impending death.TV-14CC25minDec 3, 2003
8. Il Principe del Regno della Pasta (The Prince of the Kingdom of Pasta)Angelina was hit by a car and left for dead. With the help of the Agency, she was reborn as Angelica - but the negative side effects of the cybernetic implants began to show.TV-14CC25minDec 17, 2003
9. Lycoris Radiata Herb (Be Struck Off Herb)When Henrietta reaches out to new recruit Elsa, a cold shoulder is all she gets in return. When Elsa’s handler brings José and Henrietta in on a hit, strained tensions place the mission in jeopardy.TV-14CC25minJan 4, 2004
10. Amare (To Love)After a grizzly murder, Section One attempts to get to the bottom of the cyborg problem. Jean becomes embroiled in a cover-up, and José and Henrietta are sent away for their own "safety."TV-14CC25minJan 28, 2004
11. Febbre Alta (High Fever)Henrietta and José are tailed in Sicily by Section One agents. Pietro and Elenora's suspicions grow as Henrietta reveals she knows more about Elsa and Lauro’s death than anyone thought.TV-14CC25minFeb 4, 2004
12. Simbiosi (Symbiosis)Claes is in trouble after her mission to foil a Republican Faction kidnapping plot goes awry.TV-14CC25minFeb 11, 2004
13. Stella Cadente (Falling Star)The girls are excited about tonight's meteor shower, but everyone's thoughts are with hospitalized Angelica. Her time is short, and Henrietta must convince Marco to go to her side.TV-14CC25minFeb 18, 2004
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The Social Welfare Agency saves the lives of terminal patients using cybernetic implants. Then it teaches them to kill. After surviving the slaughter of her family, young Henrietta awakens to her new life at the Agency with a rebuilt body and no memory. Teamed with Jose, who is responsible for turning her into the perfect assassin, Henrietta’s been given a second chance—but at what cost?
Creators and cast
- Studio
- Artland, Madhouse, ASCII Corporation
Maturity rating
TV-14Check the rating before watching with younger viewers.
Audio languages
Japanese
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