K (series)

K is an anime and manga written by GoRA.

Manga
K: Memory of Red is a manga prequel to the anime, drawn by Yui Kuroe, has been serialized in Kodansha's Aria since May 28, 2012.

Summary
In Shizume City, there is a legend regarding a mysterious Red King, said to have the powers of pyrokinesis. While nobody actually knows if he really exists, as his existence is often passed on as a rumor, people still fear yet admire the Red King. In truth, the Red King is really a young man named Mikoto Suoh, leader of the infamous group, Homura.

Anime
K is an anime series produced by the studio GoHands and directed by Shingo Suzuki. The series began airing in Japan on October 4, 2012 and on Animax Asia at the same time. The anime has been licensed by Viz Media in North America, who will also stream the series on the VizAnime video site.

Summary
Following the attack of Tatara Totsuka, a member of the infamous Homura, trouble arises in Shizume City. No one knows who this mysterious attacker is, everything seems to lead up to one person: the high school student, Yashiro Isana.