Karneval

Synopsis

Nai, a young boy searching for a close friend, gets trapped by a beautiful woman with a ravenous appetite for human flesh. At the same time, Gareki, a skilled thief, is breaking into her lavish home. To create a diversion, Gareki agrees to help Nai escape, but their plan goes awry when the woman reappears and morphs into a hideous monster, forcing the two boys to flee in a rush. While escaping, Nai and Gareki come across "Circus," a special government unit that handles violent crimes and protects people from "varuga"—nightmarish creatures that prey on humans. Hoping to find clues about Nai’s missing companion, both boys decide to join Circus. On their dangerous journey, they endure numerous varuga attacks while also uncovering the secrets of the mysterious organization known as Kafka.

Background

Frontier Works Inc. released a drama CD titled Karneval Circus on March 25, 2010. An internet radio show premiered on animate.tv on January 25, 2013, with the character voice of Nai, Hiro Shimono, as the host.