Blade of the Immortal: Season 1
Episode Guide
Season 1 Progress Shield
Criminal
Jul 14, 2008 · 24 min
Manji visits a priest in order to confess his sins, namely killing his lord and 100 of his retainers, an act that earned him the moniker "Killer of 100." The priest, who is actuall
Conquest
Jul 28, 2008 · 24 min
More details about the tragic demise of Rin's family and their dojo are shown during her encounter with Manji. Members of the Ittō-ryū and the Mugai-ryū are introduced, too.
Love Song
Aug 11, 2008 · 24 min
Manji's and Rin's fateful encounter with Sabato Kuroi. His relationship to Anotsu is further explored as well as the role of the members of the Mugai-ryū.
Genius
Aug 25, 2008 · 24 min
Rin tries in vain to hire Sori, an artist. His house is attacked by minions of the Ittō-ryū, which makes him reveal his true colors.
Fanatic
Sep 8, 2008 · 24 min
The tragic past of Taito Magatsu, another member of the Ittō-ryū, who is a target of Rin's vengeance, is revealed. He attempts to lead a normal life by leaving the Ittō-ryū, but en
Insect Song
Sep 22, 2008 · 24 min
Members of the Mugai-ryū are assassinated by members of the Ittō-ryū. Manji an Rin encounter Eiku Shizuma, who reveals Manji's and weakness.
3 ways
Oct 6, 2008 · 24 min
Manji settles the score with Shizuma and receives information about Anotsu's whereabouts.
Nail Bomb
Oct 20, 2008 · 24 min
Rin and Manji encounter Makie Otono-Tachibana, whose life Manji spares, since she appears to be too weak to pose a threat. Furthermore her relationsship to Anotsu is explored.
Dream Bomb
Nov 3, 2008 · 24 min
More details from Anotsu's and Makie's past are revealed. A fierce battle between Manji and Makie unfolds. Afterwards the latter leaves Anotsu and the Ittō-ryū.
Changing Face
Nov 17, 2008 · 24 min
Rin and Manji encounter Araya Kawakami, one of the men who raped Rin's mother. His past is revealed and after Rin bravely saves his son, she goes unarmed to his house.
Feathers
Dec 1, 2008 · 24 min
Rin confronts Kawakami emotionally, but is assaulted by him. Manji comes to her rescue and exacts her vengeance. Rin succeeds in foiling his son's plan to continue living for reven
Nemesis of Rin
Dec 15, 2008 · 24 min
Manji and Rin travel to the house where he lived with his sister and he continues to train Rin. During a break she encounter Anotsu in a nearby forest. After her futile assassinati
Wind
Dec 29, 2008 · 24 min
The paths taken by all the surviving characters are shown. Rin abolishes her hesitations and trains with utter devotion. Meanwhile the tactics of the Mugai-ryū seem to have sealed