Shigurui: Death Frenzy (2007): cast, story & where to watch

Released in 2007, Shigurui: Death Frenzy is an animation, drama and action & adventure series.

What it’s about. 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.

Who’s in it. Shigurui: Death Frenzy stars Daisuke Namikawa as Gennosuke Fujiki, Nozomu Sasaki as Seigen Irako, Yusaku Yara as Gonzaemon Ushimata and Seizo Kato as Kogan Iwamoto, among others.

How it landed. With an audience score of 7.4/10, Shigurui: Death Frenzy has been warmly received by audiences.

Where to watch. In US you can stream it on Crunchyroll and Crunchyroll Amazon Channel and rent or buy it from Apple TV Store. See the full, country-by-country breakdown on our where to watch Shigurui: Death Frenzy page.

If you liked it. Fans of Shigurui: Death Frenzy tend to enjoy Rick and Morty, Demon Slayer: Kimetsu no Yaiba, Attack on Titan and Attack on Titan: No Regrets.