Blade of the Immortal

Name: Blade of the Immortal
Released: 2008-07-13T17:00:00.000Z
Cast: Tomokazu Seki, Mamiko Noto, Hirofumi Nojima

TV Show · Anime · Action

Manji is a skilled samurai who has a decisive advantage: no wound can kill him. Cursed with immortality at the hand of an 800-year-old nun named Yaobikuni, he is compelled by the death of his sister to accept a quest to end his agelessness and make amends for past misdeeds by killing 1000 evil men.

2008 · 24m

Starring Tomokazu Seki, Mamiko Noto, Hirofumi Nojima

Director Koichi Mashimo

EPISODE 1

Sinner

The Blade of the Immortal story revolves around the wandering warrior Manji, a crass and violent samurai with a special ability: he cannot die.
EPISODE 2

Conquest

More details about the tragic demise of Rin’s family and their dojo are revealed during her encounter with Manji.
EPISODE 3

Love Song

Manji's and Rin's fateful encounter with Sabato Kuroi. His relationship to Anotsu is further explored as well as the role of the members of the Mugai-ryū.
EPISODE 4

Genius

Rin tries in vain to hire Sori, an artist. His house is attacked by minions of the Ittō-ryū, which makes him reveal his true colors.
EPISODE 5

Prisoner

The tragic past of Taito Magatsu, another member of the Ittō-ryū, who is a target of Rin's vengeance, is revealed. He attempts to lead a normal life by leaving the Ittō-ryū, but encounters Rin and Manji.
EPISODE 6

Cry of the Worm

Members of the Mugai-ryū are assassinated by members of the Ittō-ryū. Manji an Rin encounter Eiku Shizuma, who reveals Manji's weakness.