Blade of the Phantom Master (2004): cast, story & where to watch

Released in 2004, Blade of the Phantom Master is a fantasy, adventure, animation and science fiction film directed by Joji Shimura, running about 87 minutes. “In the ashes of justice, two heroes stand alone!” — that tagline sets the tone.

What it’s about. Long ago, the legends say, there was a secret army. Unseen until needed, these warriors struck from the shadows, protecting justice and defending the Jushin Empire from both tyrants and thieves. They were called the Amen Osa, the Phantom Masters. But now Jushin has fallen, its kingdoms destroyed and its citizens left to the mercy of zombies, beasts and sadists. Yet from the ashes of destruction, a hero has appeared to defend the people. His name is unknown, and no man knows who he serves... but there are clues: the strange symbol he wears around his neck and the female living weapon he commands. Is he the last of the Amen Osa? The answer will be revealed when the Blade of the Phantom Master is unleashed!

Who’s in it. Blade of the Phantom Master stars Keiji Fujiwara as Munsu, Jun Fukushima as Jyun, Noriko Hidaka as Ou and Daisuke Kishio as Monryo, among others.

How it landed. With an audience score of 5.6/10, Blade of the Phantom Master has drawn a solid, mixed-to-positive response.

Where to watch. Streaming options change often. See the full, country-by-country breakdown on our where to watch Blade of the Phantom Master page.

If you liked it. Fans of Blade of the Phantom Master tend to enjoy The Lord of the Rings: The Return of the King, The Green Mile, Spirited Away and The Lord of the Rings: The Fellowship of the Ring.