GARO: The Animated Series

About the original GARO
GARO (牙狼, Fanged Wolf) is a Japanese tokusatsu television series. It was broadcast on TV Tokyo from October 7, 2005, to March 31, 2006, lasting 25 episodes (with one additional "Overview" special, summarizing the events of episodes 1 through 13, aired before episode 14). Produced by Tohokushinsha, the series is considered by some to be a turning point in tokusatsu entertainment, as it was marketed towards adults and older teenagers as opposed to younger children. The show contains graphic violence, nudity, and mature themes (viewer discretion is advised). It was marketed as a "Hyper Midnight Action Drama" and the success of the first series lead to a franchise which has had several films and subsequent seasons over the years.

The Animated Series
In this version, the story takes place in the Loud House's Rabbit universe.

The Animated Series' version of Garo focuses on the life of an alternate version of Warren Loud, who has assumed the title of Makai Knight to protect all rabbits against dark demonic manifestations called "Horrors", creatures who prey on rabbit flesh as well as negative emotions. In his quest to destroy them, he encounters a young girl his age named Jade, whom he saves from a Horror, though he learns that she is stained with its demonic blood. As a rule, those that have been stained by the blood of a Horror must be killed, or else they will die painfully in approximately 100 days. Warren spares Jade and tries to find a way to purify her before her remaining time expires. Thus, the series focuses on Warren's developing relationship with Jade, and his responsibilities protecting innocents in accordance with the wishes of his father- Warren Sr., the previous Garo. In the process, he encounters another Makai Knight named Watt, who eventually becomes his ally and friend. Later Warren confronts his father's former disciple (and ex-best friend), Nick, who is revealed to be the cause of a recent series of Horror attacks in preparation of a more sinister advent of the Horrors' originator: Messiah, the Ultimate Horror.

Good Guys
Warren Loud: The main protagonist of the series, and the Golden Makai Knight, Warren is a friendly, wisecracking and nice 11-year old person, but can be unsociable at times, keeping his feelings to himself and putting up a deadpan face while doing so. However, he still has a noble and kind heart, and will help people in need if he sees them in danger, and is determined to stop the Horrors for good.

Warren Sr.: Warren's father, and the previous Garo. He died battling his former student, Nick, who was also Warren's ex-best friend. Although seen in flashbacks only, he has watched Warren over the course of the series and its sequels. His Garo armor eyes are red.

Watt: Warren's former rival turned anti-heroic ally of the series, and the Silver Makai Knight. Initially, due to his traumatic childhood, he believed that Garo was his enemy due to a Garo-like being killing his adoptive parents and best friend. However, it was later revealed that the "Garo" who killed them was actually Nick/Kiba. Upon this realization, he became allies with Warren. In the end, in spite of his past, he still has a heart for his comrades, and has helped Warren numerous times fighting Horrors.

Jade Hong: The narrator, and the female protagonist of the series, an aspiring 10-year old American-Asian artist with a perky tomboy attitude. She is the daughter of artist Cameron Hong, and his wife Mavis, the former having written a children's book based on his encounter with Warren Sr.. 2 years before the series started. Though she had no memory of this event, Jade was chosen by Nick to be the medium to summon Messiah and serve as her host (this failed, however.). Overall, while Jade can be a bit stubborn at times, she cares about her friends and desires to protect innocents from harm.