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Sword for Truth (1990)

Original title: 修羅之介斬魔劍 死鎌紋の男

1990-12-28 · 49m · JA
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Shurannosuke Sakaki is a masterless samurai with a razor-sharp katana and a cold-hearted personality. Whenever you see the mark of two crossed scythes on his back, death is sure to follow. Because of his exceptional swordsmanship, Shurannosuke is hired by the Nakura Clan to rescue Princess Mayu from the Seki Ninja. In this mission, he must use his full potential to survive the Seki Ninja's notorious henchmen.

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Osamu DezakiDirector

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Kazuhiko InoueKazuhiko InoueShurannosuke Sakaki (voice)Rei SakumaRei SakumaPrincess Mayu (voice)Tessyo GendaTessyo GendaMarouji (voice)Yuko MizutaniYuko MizutaniMio (voice)Ginzo MatsuoGinzo MatsuoKagairo (voice)Kazuhiko KishinoKazuhiko KishinoDaizen (voice)Kiyoshi KobayashiKiyoshi KobayashiNarrator (voice)Masashi HiroseMasashi HiroseRyusen (voice)Masashi SugawaraMasashi SugawaraGunbei (voice)Minoru InabaMinoru InabaShinemon (voice)Miyuki IchijouMiyuki IchijouOsono (voice)Naoki BandoNaoki BandoOfficer A (voice)

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Genre affinityHorror · AnimationVisual styleAnimationPacingShortDirector preference196984Actor preference121346 · 10699 · 9727Country preferenceJp

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Frequently asked questions about Sword for Truth

What is Sword for Truth about?

Shurannosuke Sakaki is a masterless samurai with a razor-sharp katana and a cold-hearted personality. Whenever you see the mark of two crossed scythes on his back, death is sure to follow. Because of his exceptional swordsmanship, Shurannosuke is hired by the Nakura Clan to rescue Princess Mayu from the Seki Ninja. In this mission, he must use his full potential to survive the Seki Ninja's notorious henchmen.

How long is Sword for Truth?

Sword for Truth has a runtime of 49 minutes.