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Blade of the Immortal

2008Show1 season13 episodes

Action & AdventureAnimation
64
DecentGoodWatch score
IMDb6.7

A brutally violent, thrilling animated series about history and the mind, with standout characters.

Good for friends night · binge-friendly · thought-provoking

Skip it if graphic violence bothers you · you want something quiet and calm

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Not for warmth, comfort or laughs.

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Episodes

1 season · 13 episodes · best: S1E2 "Seifuku" 7.6

Episodes

7.0

Story

Manji is a crass, violent samurai with a special ability: he cannot die. Cursed with immortality by the nun Yobikuni as punishment for his ruthless deeds, he has grown weary of his ageless life. The only way to lift the curse is to slay 1,000 evil men. So Manji wanders Japan, shedding the blood of the wicked on his quest to finally die.

Feels like

  • Brutal Samurai Action
  • Existential Immortality Curse
  • Visceral Gore and Regeneration
  • Melancholic Ronin Drama
  • Historical Edo Period Setting
  • Moral Ambiguity and Redemption
  • High-Octane Sword Fighting
  • Dark Fantasy Realism

Cast

24 of 46 · most episodes first

Crew

Directors
Koji Sawai, Tomoyuki Kurokawa, Hiroshi Morioka
Written by
Hiroyuki Kawasaki, Kenichi Kanemaki
Produced by
Katsuji Morishita, Tetsuya Kinoshita, Takuya Matsushita
Music by
Kow Otani

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Facts

July 14, 2008 · December 29, 2008 · Ended

First aired
July 14, 2008
Last aired
December 29, 2008
Status
Ended
Length
1 season · 13 episodes
Content
Violence, Disturbing Imagery, Strong Language
Genres
Animation, Action & Adventure
Original language
Japanese
Made in
Japan
Available in
103 countries

Tropes

Knight of Cerebus, Breaking Speech, Rape Is a Special Kind of Evil +9

  • Knight of Cerebus
  • Breaking Speech
  • Rape Is a Special Kind of Evil
  • The Eeyore
  • Broken Bird
  • Motive Decay
  • Light Is Not Good
  • Teeth-Clenched Teamwork
  • Foil
  • Sadistic Choice
  • Psycho for Hire
  • Cursed with Awesome

12 of 175 tropes. From TV Tropes.

Q&A

7 questions, like "Where can I stream Blade of the Immortal?"

Questions about Blade of the Immortal

Quick answers from GoodWatch data.

Where can I stream Blade of the Immortal?

HiDive

In the United States, Blade of the Immortal streams on HiDive. It also streams in 24 other countries.

Is Blade of the Immortal worth watching?

64
DecentGoodWatch score

Opinions are mixed, with a GoodWatch score of 64 (IMDb 6.7).

How long does it take to watch Blade of the Immortal?

5 h

About 5 hours: 13 episodes in 1 season of about 24 minutes each, aired from 2008 to 2008.

Is Blade of the Immortal good for date night?

Partner WatchAdultsFriends NightSolo Watch

It suits a quiet night in as a couple: romance is 6 of 10, but the viewing guide doesn't list it for date night.

Will Blade of the Immortal scare me?

Not scaryTerrifying

It's more gruesome than scary: grotesque is rated 8 of 10, scares 3.

Is Blade of the Immortal in English?

Japanese

No, it was made in Japanese.

What tropes does Blade of the Immortal use?

Knight of CerebusBreaking SpeechRape Is a Special Kind of EvilThe EeyoreBroken BirdMotive DecayLight Is Not GoodTeeth-Clenched TeamworkFoilSadistic ChoicePsycho for HireCursed with Awesomeand 163 more

TV Tropes lists 175 tropes for it, including Knight of Cerebus, Breaking Speech, and Rape Is a Special Kind of Evil.