K is a 2012 anime series animated by the studio GoHands and directed by Shingo Suzuki, who also serves as character designer for the series. It aired in Japan on MBS (Animeism block) and later on TBS, CBC, AT-X and BS-TBS from October 5, 2012 to December 28, 2012. Animax Asia also broadcast at the same time. The anime has been licensed by Viz Media in North America and by Madman Entertainment in Australia. The opening theme song is "Kings" by Angela and the ending theme song is "Tsumetai Heya, Hitori" (冷たい部屋、一人, " A Cold Room, Alone") by Mikako Komatsu. Insert songs include "Circle of Friends" by Yūki Kaji and "Itsuka no Zero Kara" (いつかのゼロから, "Someday From Zero") by Angela. The score was composed by Mikio Endō. The second season opening theme is "Kai" by customiZ .
Kagutsu Incident - in what appears to be the aftermath of a disaster, Iwa searches for anyone alive and finds a little kid, whose heart is pierced by a stone. As he laments that a king's power is useless, if it cannot even save a little kid's life, he sees the kid emitting a green light and a Damocles manifesting above him.