Stranger: Mukó hadan
Directed by:
Masahiro AndōScreenplay:
Fumihiko TakayamaCinematography:
Yohei MiyaharaComposer:
佐藤直紀Cast:
Tomoya Nagase, Kōichi Yamadera, Naoto Takenaka, Yuri Chinen, Akio Ōtsuka, Unshō Ishizuka, Yuki Masuda, Mamoru Miyano, Makoto Yasumura, Ryōta Takeuchi (more)Plots(1)
Set in feudal-era Japan, a young boy named Kotaro and his faithful dog Tobimaru are caught in the turmoil of a grim prophecy. At the request of the Ming Dynasty's aging emperor, the boy is pursued by a band of formidable Chinese assassins. After escaping the destruction of the temple that took him in, he runs into a mysterious stranger who gets pulled into the chase. When Kotaro's dog is poisoned, the nameless stranger reluctantly accepts payment to escort them to a temple in Shirato. The unlikely companions form a bond over saving Tobimaru's life, but unrest is brewing all around them. The Chinese assassins clash with the local lord as they build a religious tower, and a blond-haired, bloodthirsty swordsman among them seeks a worthy opponent. Chaos erupts when the assassins find Kotaro, and the Stranger must face his past before a horrible fate is met again. (Anime Ltd)
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Sword of the Stranger is simply a treat for a lover of action-packed anime movies. The visuals are awesome, as is the soundtrack. The fight scenes are simply breathtaking; although one weak point is the narrative, the story is pretty weak. However, this is not meant to be an epic novel, so who cares. The moment we get to know the main male protagonist Nanashi and the main antagonist Rarou, the final confrontation is something to really look forward to. 9/10.
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