---
title: "Blade of the Immortal"
year: 2019
canonical_url: "https://www.archytele.com/show/blade-of-the-immortal-2019"
media_type: "tv"
tmdb_id: 92090
imdb_id: "tt10778040"
status: "Ended"
seasons_count: 1
episodes_count: 24
runtime_minutes: 24
community_rating: 7.2
vote_count: 115
content_rating: "TV-MA"
---

# Blade of the Immortal (2019) — Television & Cinema Intelligence Dossier

> **Archytele Living Vault Canonical Record**: https://www.archytele.com/show/blade-of-the-immortal-2019

## Executive Summary & Cultural Positioning

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.

## The Hook & The Verdict

**The Hook**: "A cursed immortal samurai seeks redemption by killing evil men across feudal Japan."

### Why Watch
- Unique immortal antihero premise
- Visceral samurai action
- Moral complexity of revenge vs redemption

### Caveats & Content Note
- Heavy violence may deter some viewers
- Slow-paced character development
- Tone & Suitability: Contains graphic violence and mature themes suitable for adult audiences.

**Micro-Themes & Vibe Matrix**: dark, violent, philosophical, historical, gritty

## Streaming Availability Matrix

| Region | Stream (Subscription) | Free / Ads | Rent / Buy |
| :--- | :--- | :--- | :--- |
| **United States (US)** | Amazon Prime Video, Kanopy, Amazon Prime Video with Ads, Hidive Amazon Channel | None | None |
| **United Kingdom (GB)** | Amazon Prime Video, Amazon Prime Video with Ads, Hidive Amazon Channel | None | None |
| **Canada (CA)** | Hidive Amazon Channel | None | None |
| **Australia (AU)** | Amazon Prime Video, Hidive Amazon Channel, Amazon Prime Video with Ads | None | None |

## Season Architecture & Lore Primers

### Season 1 (24 Episodes)
## Filler vs. Essential Episode Classifier

- **Total Tracked Episodes**: 24
- **Crucial Mytharc Episodes**: 4 (17%)
- **Character Core Episodes**: 20 (83%)
- **Side Quest / Filler Episodes**: 0 (0%)

## Key Cast Continuity

- **Houko Kuwashima** as *Makie Otono-Tachibana (voice)*
- **Ayane Sakura** as *Rin Asano (voice)*
- **Kenjiro Tsuda** as *Manji (voice)*
- **Ako Mayama** as *Yaobikuni (voice)*
- **Nozomu Sasaki** as *Kagehisa Anotsu (voice)*
- **Shinya Fukumatsu** as *Sōsuke Abayama (voice)*
- **Masato Obara** as *Araya Kawakami (voice)*
- **Chikahiro Kobayashi** as *Shinriji (voice)*
- **Eiji Hanawa** as *Sabato Kuroi (voice)*
- **Tomokazu Seki** as *Sōri (voice)*

## Canonical Frequently Asked Questions

### Q: Is Manji the only immortal character?
The synopsis focuses on Manji's immortality curse, but does not specify if others share similar abilities.

### Q: How does Manji's immortality work exactly?
He cannot die and has lived for an extended period, but specific mechanics are not detailed.

### Q: What is the main goal driving the story?
Manji seeks to kill 1,000 evil men to break his immortality curse.

### Q: Is this based on a manga or anime?
The synopsis does not specify the source material or medium.

### Q: Where does this take place?
The story is set in feudal Japan as Manji wanders the country.

## Grounded Source Citations

- [Blade of the Immortal (2019 TV series) - Wikipedia](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Blade_of_the_Immortal_(2019_TV_series))
- [Blade of the Immortal (TV Series 2019–2020) - IMDb](https://www.imdb.com/title/tt10778040)
- [Watch Blade of the Immortal | Netflix](https://www.netflix.com/se-en/title/81789068)
- [Blade of the Immortal - streaming tv show online - JustWatch](https://www.justwatch.com/us/tv-show/blade-of-the-immortal-2019)
- [Where to Watch Blade of the Immortal (2019) TV Show Online - Plex](https://watch.plex.tv/show/blade-of-the-immortal-2019)
- [Blade of the Immortal (TV Series 2019-2020) — The Movie Database …](https://www.themoviedb.org/tv/92090-mugen-no-junin-immortal)

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*Generated by Archytele Open Intelligence Systems. Data verified against TMDB and JustWatch APIs.*