Blade of the Immortal 2019
What is Blade of the Immortal?
Blade of the Immortal is an anime television series based on the manga series by Hiroaki Samura. The show, which premiered on October 10, 2019, was directed by Hiroshi Hamasaki and features voice performances by Kenjiro Tsuda, Ayane Sakura, Tatsuhisa Suzuki, Joji Nakata, and Houko Kuwashima.
- Type
- TV series
- Year
- 2019
- Status
- Ended
- Episodes
- 24
- Runtime
- 24 minutes
- First aired
- Oct 10, 2019
- Last aired
- Mar 26, 2020
- Original language
- JA
- Origin
- JP
- Networks
- Prime Video
- Genres
- Animation, Drama, Action & Adventure, Sci-Fi & Fantasy
- Updated
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Overview
Blade of the Immortal is an anime television series based on the manga series by Hiroaki Samura. The show, which premiered on October 10, 2019, was directed by Hiroshi Hamasaki and features voice performances by Kenjiro Tsuda, Ayane Sakura, Tatsuhisa Suzuki, Joji Nakata, and Houko Kuwashima. The series follows Manji, a violent samurai cursed with immortality by the nun Yobikuni as punishment for his past deeds. Weary of his ageless existence, Manji seeks to lift the curse by slaying 1,000 evil men. His journey intersects with a young girl named Rin, who seeks vengeance against a school of outcast swordsmen responsible for the death of her parents. Manji agrees to assist Rin in her quest as he wanders Japan, shedding the blood of the wicked. The production, also known as Mugen no Junin: Immortal, consists of 24 episodes and originally aired between 2019 and 2020. It is currently available for viewing on various streaming platforms, including Netflix and Prime Video.
Should you watch it?
“A cursed immortal samurai seeks redemption by killing evil men across feudal Japan.”
- Unique immortal antihero premise
- Visceral samurai action
- Moral complexity of revenge vs redemption
- Heavy violence may deter some viewers
- Slow-paced character development
You enjoy morally gray protagonists in historical settings.
Contains graphic violence and mature themes suitable for adult audiences.
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Episode guide
Season 1 · 24 episodes
Open the complete Season 1 guide →- E1 Act One - Meeting Oct 10, 2019
- E2 Act Two - Founding Oct 10, 2019
- E3 Act Three - Dream Pangs Oct 17, 2019
- E4 Act Four - Rin at Odds Oct 24, 2019
- E5 Act Five - Song of the Bugs Oct 31, 2019
- E6 Act Six - Wing Roots Nov 7, 2019
- E7 Act Seven – Evil's Shadow Nov 14, 2019
- E8 Act Eight - Mugai-ryu Nov 21, 2019
- E9 Act Nine - Gathering Nov 28, 2019
- E10 Act Ten - Animal Dec 5, 2019
- E11 Act Eleven – Fall Frost Dec 12, 2019
- E12 Act Twelve – Blood of Finality Dec 19, 2019
- E13 Act Thirteen - Twilight Dec 26, 2019
- E14 Act Fourteen – Ammendments Jan 2, 2020
- E15 Act Fifteen – Acquisition of Guts Jan 16, 2020
- E16 Act Sixteen – Altered Limb Jan 23, 2020
- E17 Act Seventeen – Ceremonial Bond Jan 30, 2020
- E18 Act Eighteen – Banshee's Cries Feb 6, 2020
- E19 Act Nineteen – Massacre Feb 13, 2020
- E20 Act Twenty – Unending Feb 27, 2020
- E21 Act Twenty One – Trap Mar 5, 2020
- E22 Act Twenty Two – Ten Final Pushes Mar 12, 2020
- E23 Act Twenty Three – 100 Spectacular Dances Mar 19, 2020
- E24 Final Act – Blade of the Immortal Mar 26, 2020
Frequently asked questions
Is Manji the only immortal character?
The synopsis focuses on Manji's immortality curse, but does not specify if others share similar abilities.
How does Manji's immortality work exactly?
He cannot die and has lived for an extended period, but specific mechanics are not detailed.
What is the main goal driving the story?
Manji seeks to kill 1,000 evil men to break his immortality curse.
Is this based on a manga or anime?
The synopsis does not specify the source material or medium.
Where does this take place?
The story is set in feudal Japan as Manji wanders the country.