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GoodGoodWatch score70
GoodGoodWatch scoreSummary
Edo, Japan. Calligraphists are not mere writers, they can bring drawings to life and utilize kanji. Three calligraphists from the art wielding clan join up and fight against an exiled calligraphist and his minions to protect the Tokugawa shogunate.
Good for
- Friends night
- Teens
- Drop-in friendly
Where to watch
Not streaming in any country yet.
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At a glance
Released
2010
March 27, 2010
16 years ago
Genres
ActionAnimationFantasyHistoryLanguage
Japanese
Original language
Made in
Japan
Rated
No age rating yet.
What's in it
- ViolenceModerate
- Gore, disturbing imagesMild
- Frightening scenesMild
- Sex, nudityLittle or none
- Dark themesMild
In white: what the content advisories name. Levels from the title analysis.
Viewing guide
AdultsFriends NightPublic Viewing SafeSolo WatchTeensDrop-in FriendlyPure EscapismNot listed for kids or family movie night.
Directing · 1
- Makoto Yamada Director, Storyboard Artist
Writing · 1
- Kenji Saido Screenplay
Sound · 1
- Kenji Kawai Original Music Composer
Visual Effects · 17
- Hiroyuki Imaishi Key Animation
- Atsuko Nakajima Key Animation
- Toshiyuki Sato Key Animation
- Toshihisa Kaiya Key Animation
- Tokuyuki Matsutake Key Animation
- Yasunori Miyazawa Key Animation
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