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
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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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Episode guide
Season 1 · 26 episodes
Open the complete Season 1 guide →- E1 Tuxedo Blowing in the Wind Jul 5, 2005
- E2 Funny Stream Jul 12, 2005
- E3 Heroes One More Time Jul 19, 2005
- E4 And the Rain Kept Falling Jul 26, 2005
- E5 Twin's Guards Aug 2, 2005
- E6 Light my Fire Aug 9, 2005
- E7 Vengeance Within Aug 16, 2005
- E8 Bound by Blood Aug 23, 2005
- E9 Carmen Goes Home Aug 30, 2005
- E10 Thank You Ocean Sep 6, 2005
- E11 Where The Goodbyes Are Sep 13, 2005
- E12 The Days of No Return Sep 20, 2005
- E13 Dream in Progress Sep 27, 2005
- E14 Swift Brownie Oct 4, 2005
- E15 Neo Originals Oct 11, 2005
- E16 Electric Fireworks Oct 18, 2005
- E17 Follow the X Spot Oct 25, 2005
- E18 Prayers are for Saudade Nov 1, 2005
- E19 Prayer's End Nov 8, 2005
- E20 Wonderful Universe Nov 15, 2005
- E21 Prayers to Heaven & Peace on Earth Nov 22, 2005
- E22 For Whose Sake? Nov 29, 2005
- E23 A Song for Everyone Dec 6, 2005
- E24 End of a Dream Dec 13, 2005
- E25 Fool Comes by Armor Dec 20, 2005
- E26 Tuxedo Blowing in Tomorrow 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.