Shigurui
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Shigurui

At the beginning of the Edo Era, when people enjoyed a time of peace, Lord Tokugawa Tadanaga holds a fighting tournament. In the past, matches were fought with wooden swords. This time, real swords will be used. One-armed Fujiki Gennosuke and blind Irako Seigen will fight each other in this match. Both are disciples of Iwamoto Kogan, who is known as Japan's greatest swordsman. Each of them are determined to prove himself the successor of Iwamoto's school. However, there can only be one champion. So begins a story of intertwining fates, conflict, and strange destinies. (Source: ANN)

Score 7.36
Status Finished Airing
Format TV
Source Manga
Season Summer 2007
Episodes 12
Rating R+ - Mild Nudity
Genres Action, Drama, Suspense
Studios Madhouse
Themes Adult Cast, Gore, Historical, Martial Arts, Psychological, Samurai
Audience Seinen
Broadcast Jul 19, 2007 to Oct 11, 2007
Route /anime/2216-shigurui

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