“Immortal swordsman Manji vows to kill 1,000 evil men to atone, protecting Rin on her quest for vengeance.”
Blade of the Immortal
無限の住人
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Synopsis
Immortal swordsman Manji vows to kill 1,000 evil men to atone, protecting Rin on her quest for vengeance.
Manji is an infamous swordsman in feudal Japan who is known as the "Hundred Man Killer," as he has killed one hundred innocent men. However, there is something far more frightening than his ominous reputation: the fact that he is immortal. This is the handiwork of eight-hundred-year-old nun Yaobikuni, who placed bloodworms capable of healing almost any wound in Manji's body. To atone for his crimes, Manji resolves to kill one thousand evil men. Yaobikuni agrees to this proposal, saying that if he succeeds, she will undo his curse of immortality. Soon after this promise, Manji meets Rin Asano, a 16-year-old girl who requests Manji's assistance in killing those who slaughtered her parents. Initially reluctant, Manji refuses Rin's desperate plea. However, owing to her evident lack of strength, Manji changes his mind and agrees to protect Rin for four years. With this partnership set in stone, the two embark on a perilous journey of bloodshed, vengeance, and redemption, each to fulfill their own life's cause.
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Derived from 13 sampled reviews
What 13 viewers settled on.
Polarized
σ 2.49 · split reception
5.3 pts
Recommenders 8.3 · others 3.0
↑ 2.08
Running avg · Mar 2009 → Sep 2025
- 7 “The immortality concept is genuinely cool and makes this a decent watch, especially if you enjoyed Samurai Champloo. Unfortunately, the colors are so dull and lacking contrast that you'll need...”
- 10 “Blade of the Immortal grips with its gory, action-laden tale of a cursed samurai shackled by immortality who forges a poignant pact with a young girl seeking revenge, their shared pain and hope...”
- 7 “The immortal-samurai premise and classic Edo-period atmosphere deliver dark, gory action that’s perfect for fans of serious historical violence. While the story stays simple and could use a dash of...”
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- Format 13 × 24′ eps × min
- Total runtime 5h 12m all episodes
- Aired Jul 2008 – Dec 2008 Summer 2008
- Source Tv media type
- Rated R 17+ (violence & profanity)
- Ref. BS-3512 catalog
Produced by
- Production I.G Producer
- Pony Canyon Producer
- Kodansha Producer
- Tokyu Agency Producer
Licensed by
- Media Blasters Licensor