Jin-Roh: The Wolf Brigade (1999)
Kernel Score: 83% · 545 ratings · Rated R
Genres: Animation, Drama, Romance, Thriller, Science Fiction
Released: 1999-11-17
Runtime: 102 minutes
Where to watch Jin-Roh: The Wolf Brigade
- Stream: Crunchyroll
- Free with ads: Tubi
US availability, updated 2026-10-22.
Overview
A member of an elite paramilitary counter-terrorism unit becomes traumatized after witnessing the suicide bombing of a young girl and is forced to undergo retraining. However, unbeknownst to him, he becomes a key player in a dispute between rival police divisions, as he finds himself increasingly involved with the sister of the girl he saw die.
Jin-Roh: The Wolf Brigade parents' guide: ages 15+
Parents need to know that Jin-Roh: The Wolf Brigade is an R-rated adult anime thriller featuring a suicide bombing, political violence, and dystopian themes.
- Violence & scariness: Strong — Features a suicide bombing involving a child and violent paramilitary conflict.
- Language: Some — R rating and mature political thriller content suggest some harsh language.
Fresh Kernels AI-assessed from the official R rating, publicly documented content. A guide for families, not an official rating.
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Director
Hiroyuki Okiura
Cast
- Yoshikatsu Fujiki as Kazuki Fuse (voice)
- Sumi Mutoh as Kei Amemiya (voice)
- Eri Sendai as Nanami Agawa (voice)
- Hiroyuki Kinoshita as Atsushi Henmi (voice)
- Kohsei Hirota as Bunmei Muroto (voice)
- Yukihiro Yoshida as Hajime Handa (voice)
- Ryuichi Horibe as Shiroh Tatsumi (voice)
- Kenji Nakagawa as Isao Aniya (voice)
- Yoshisada Sakaguchi as Hachiroh Tohbe / Narrator (voice)
- Tamio Ohki as Self-Police Member (voice)
Jin-Roh: The Wolf Brigade FAQ
Is Jin-Roh: The Wolf Brigade good?
Jin-Roh: The Wolf Brigade has an 83% Kernel Score on Fresh Kernels from 545 audience ratings.
Where can I watch Jin-Roh: The Wolf Brigade?
In the US you can stream Jin-Roh: The Wolf Brigade on Crunchyroll and watch it free with ads on Tubi.
Is Jin-Roh: The Wolf Brigade OK for kids?
Jin-Roh: The Wolf Brigade is rated R. Fresh Kernels suggests ages 15+. Parents need to know that Jin-Roh: The Wolf Brigade is an R-rated adult anime thriller featuring a suicide bombing, political violence, and dystopian themes.
What movies are like Jin-Roh: The Wolf Brigade?
If you liked Jin-Roh: The Wolf Brigade, try Evangelion: 3.0 You Can (Not) Redo, Evangelion: 1.0 You Are (Not) Alone, Evangelion: 3.0+1.0 Thrice Upon a Time and PSYCHO-PASS: The Movie.