Gun x Sword 2005
What is Gun x Sword?
The television series "Gun x Sword" is a science fiction anime that takes place on a planet of endless illusion. The story revolves around a character known as Van, a tight-lipped loner who wears a jet black tuxedo.
- Type
- TV series
- Year
- 2005
- Status
- Ended
- Episodes
- 26
- Runtime
- 24 minutes
- First aired
- Jul 5, 2005
- Last aired
- Dec 27, 2005
- Original language
- JA
- Origin
- JP
- Networks
- TV Tokyo
- Genres
- Animation, Western, Drama, Action & Adventure
- Updated
At a glance
- Rating
- ★ TMDB users: 6.1/10 from 24 votes
- Format
- 1 season · 26 episodes
- Episode runtime
- ~24 minutes
- Status
- Ended
- Network
- TV Tokyo
Where to watch in United States
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How long to binge?
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Overview
The television series "Gun x Sword" is a science fiction anime that takes place on a planet of endless illusion. The story revolves around a character known as Van, a tight-lipped loner who wears a jet black tuxedo. Van is driven by a personal vendetta and is armed with a shape-shifting sword and a mechanized suit of armor. He is on a mission to hunt down and bring to justice a villainous individual who is terrorizing the planet. The villain's actions are described as genocidal and have led to the murder of someone close to Van, who is now his sole motivation for justice. The series follows Van's quest to track down the villain and restore order to the planet before it's too late.
Should you watch it?
“A lone gunman hunts a genocidal villain across a surreal planet.”
- Unique blend of gunplay and sword combat
- Visually striking animation and design
- A compelling lone wolf protagonist with a clear mission
- May be too dark or violent for some viewers
- Pacing might feel slow to action-only fans
You enjoy stylish revenge tales with sci-fi and western elements.
Contains violence and mature themes; suitable for teens and adults.
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Season 1 · 26 episodes
Open the complete Season 1 guide & lore primer →- E1 Tuxedo Blowing in the Wind Mytharc Jul 5, 2005
- E2 Funny Stream Core Jul 12, 2005
- E3 Heroes One More Time Core Jul 19, 2005
- E4 And the Rain Kept Falling Core Jul 26, 2005
- E5 Twin's Guards Core Aug 2, 2005
- E6 Light my Fire Core Aug 9, 2005
- E7 Vengeance Within Core Aug 16, 2005
- E8 Bound by Blood Core Aug 23, 2005
- E9 Carmen Goes Home Core Aug 30, 2005
- E10 Thank You Ocean Core Sep 6, 2005
- E11 Where The Goodbyes Are Core Sep 13, 2005
- E12 The Days of No Return Core Sep 20, 2005
- E13 Dream in Progress Mytharc Sep 27, 2005
- E14 Swift Brownie Core Oct 4, 2005
- E15 Neo Originals Core Oct 11, 2005
- E16 Electric Fireworks Core Oct 18, 2005
- E17 Follow the X Spot Core Oct 25, 2005
- E18 Prayers are for Saudade Core Nov 1, 2005
- E19 Prayer's End Core Nov 8, 2005
- E20 Wonderful Universe Mytharc Nov 15, 2005
- E21 Prayers to Heaven & Peace on Earth Core Nov 22, 2005
- E22 For Whose Sake? Core Nov 29, 2005
- E23 A Song for Everyone Core Dec 6, 2005
- E24 End of a Dream Core Dec 13, 2005
- E25 Fool Comes by Armor Mytharc Dec 20, 2005
- E26 Tuxedo Blowing in Tomorrow Mytharc Dec 27, 2005
Frequently asked questions
Is Gun x Sword based on a manga or light novel?
No, it is an original anime series created by Hideyuki Kurata.
Who directed Gun x Sword?
The series was directed by Gorō Taniguchi.
What studio animated Gun x Sword?
It was animated by AIC A.S.T.A.
Does the series have a happy ending?
The ending is bittersweet and aligns with the show's dark tone.
Is there a sequel or continuation?
No direct sequel exists, though the series has a self-contained story.
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