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Blade of the Immortal

2019 – 2020Show1 season24 episodesTV-MA

AnimationDrama
80
GreatGoodWatch score
IMDb7.5Rotten Tomatoes–93%
80
GreatGoodWatch score
IMDb7.5Rotten Tomatoes–93%

Summary

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.

Good for

  • Friends night
  • Teens
  • Binge-friendly

Skip it if

  • Graphic violence bothers you
  • You want something quiet and calm

Where to watch

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Not for warmth or laughs.

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Blade of the Immortal episodes

1 season · 24 episodes

  1. S1 E1 Meeting, 7.5
  2. S1 E2 Founding, 7.4
  3. S1 E3 Dream Pangs, 7.5
  4. S1 E4 Rin at Odds, 7.6
  5. S1 E5 Song of the Bugs, 7.8
  6. S1 E6 Wing Roots, 7.6
  7. S1 E7 Evil's Shadow, 7.3
  8. S1 E8 Mugai-ryu, 7.7
  9. S1 E9 Gathering, 8.2
  10. S1 E10 Animal, 8.4
  11. S1 E11 Fall Frost, 8.2
  12. S1 E12 Blood of Finality, 7.6
  13. S1 E13 Twilight, 7.3
  14. S1 E14 Ammendments, 7.3
  15. S1 E15 Acquisition of Guts, 7.7
  16. S1 E16 Altered Limb, 7.8
  17. S1 E17 Ceremonial Bond, 8.3
  18. S1 E18 Banshee's Cries, 8.1
  19. S1 E19 Massacre, 7.7
  20. S1 E20 Unending, 8.9
  21. S1 E21 Trap, 8.0
  22. S1 E22 Ten Final Pushes, 8.5
  23. S1 E23 100 Spectacular Dances, 8.7
  24. S1 E24 Blade of the Immortal, 7.3

Cast

19 of 19 · most episodes first

Crew

Directors
Hiroshi Hamasaki, Teru Ishii, Yuki Komada
Written by
Makoto Fukami, Kenzen
Produced by
Hiroyuki Aoi, Kazuhiro Aso

Everyone

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Facts

October 10, 2019 · March 26, 2020 · Ended

First aired
October 10, 2019
Last aired
March 26, 2020
Status
Ended
Length
1 season · 24 episodes
Age rating
TV-MA
Content
Violence, Disturbing Imagery, Strong Language
Genres
Animation, Drama, Action & Adventure, Sci-Fi & Fantasy
Original language
Japanese
Made in
Japan
Available in
93 countries

Tropes

Breaking Speech, Ear Cleaning, Stalker Without a Crush +9

Q&A

6 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?

PrimeKanopyHidive

In the United States, Blade of the Immortal streams on Prime, Kanopy, and Hidive. It also streams in 30 other countries.

Is Blade of the Immortal worth watching?

80
GreatGoodWatch score

Yes, it's widely acclaimed, with a GoodWatch score of 80 (IMDb 7.5).

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

10 h

About 10 hours: 24 episodes in 1 season of about 24 minutes each, aired from 2019 to 2020.

Is Blade of the Immortal good for date night?

Partner WatchAdultsFriends NightSolo WatchTeens

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.

Is Blade of the Immortal in English?

Japanese

No, it was made in Japanese.

What tropes does Blade of the Immortal use?

Breaking SpeechEar CleaningStalker Without a CrushYour Days Are NumberedMalevolent Masked MenMade of PlasticineDistant FinaleExotic Weapon SupremacyActually, That's My AssistantBookendsAnachronism StewAdrenaline Makeoverand 163 more

TV Tropes lists 175 tropes for it, including Breaking Speech, Ear Cleaning, and Stalker Without a Crush.