Ichi
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Synopsis
Blind goze singer Ichi wanders alone with shamisen and hidden sword, fighting yakuza with exceptional blade skills.
Ichi is a lone goze (blind woman singer) who has become separated from her traveling entertainment troupe. Wondering how she will find her place in life, she carries only a shamisen (a traditional Japanese stringed instrument) and a walking stick with a hidden blade inside. When necessary, she uses her exceptional sword skills to fight off yakuza and other villains. (Source: MU)
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