Karakuri Circus

When a young boy inherits a vast fortune, he finds himself the target of ruthless assassins, saved only by the timely intervention of a mysterious woman and a bumbling, puppet-wielding strongman. This unlikely trio is thrust into a world of ancient secrets and deadly marionettes, where the lines between puppeteer and puppet, human and machine, blur into a captivating spectacle of action and drama. From the vibrant streets of Africa to the bustling metropolises of the Americas and Asia, their desperate flight unearths a sprawling conspiracy rooted in an alternative past. As they unravel the truth behind their pursuers and the intricate art of Karakuri, they must confront not only external threats but also the angst and buried traumas that bind them together.

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