

A light novel was published by Nitroplus titled Guilty Crown: Princess of Deadpool in April 2012. Two manga adaptations were published by ASCII Media Works and Square Enix. The series incorporates elements of numerous genres, mostly drawing from science fantasy. In the process, Shu has to deal with the burden his ability puts on his shoulders and the horrific mystery of his past. He is then thrown into the conflict between a quasi-governmental organization known as the GHQ and a resistance organization called Funeral Parlor which aims to restore Japan's independence from the GHQ. The story revolves around Shu Ouma, a high school boy who inadvertently obtains an ability called "Power of the King" that enables him to draw out items called "Voids" from other people.

Guilty Crown ( ギルティクラウン, Giruti Kuraun) is a 2011 Japanese anime television series produced by Production I.G which aired on Fuji TV's noitamina program block from October 2011.
