The Hovering Blade

2021Show1 season6 episodes

71
GoodGoodWatch score
71
GoodGoodWatch score

Summary

Following the brutal rape and murder of his teenage daughter, a single father seeks revenge against the responsible youths. His pursuit for justice becomes a deadly cat-and-mouse game with both the perpetrators and the police.

Good for

  • Binge-friendly
  • Thought-provoking
  • Adults

Skip it if

  • You want something to laugh at
  • You need an uplifting mood
  • You want fast pacing
  • Graphic violence bothers you

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Not for warmth, comfort or laughs.

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Written by
Keigo Higashino
Music by
Hiyoko Takai

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Facts

May 15, 2021 · June 19, 2021 · Ended

First aired
May 15, 2021
Last aired
June 19, 2021
Status
Ended
Length
1 season · 6 episodes
Content
Violence, Disturbing Imagery
Genres
Crime, Drama
Original language
Japanese
Made in
Japan
Available in
9 countries
Keywords
based on novel or book

Q&A

5 questions, like "Where can I stream The Hovering Blade?"

Questions about The Hovering Blade

Quick answers from GoodWatch data.

Where can I stream The Hovering Blade?

It streams in 9 other countries, but not in the United States.

Is The Hovering Blade worth watching?

71
GoodGoodWatch score

Mostly, it's well received, with a GoodWatch score of 71 (IMDb 7.1).

How long does it take to watch The Hovering Blade?

6 h

About 6 hours: 6 episodes in 1 season of about 60 minutes each, aired from 2021 to 2021.

Will I feel good after watching The Hovering Blade?

BleakHopeful

Probably not: the title analysis rates it 9 of 10 for bleakness and 7 for melancholy, against 2 for hopefulness.

Is The Hovering Blade in English?

Japanese

No, it was made in Japanese.