Blade of the Immortal

Blade of the Immortal (2008)

EndedAnimation showAction, Anime, Fantasy, History

Based on a seinen manga by Samura Hiroaki serialised in Afternoon. "To end his eternal suffering, he must slay one thousand enemies!" Manji, a ronin warrior of feudal Japan, has been cursed with immortality. To rid himself of this curse and end his life of misery, he must slay one thousand evil men. His quest begins when a young girl seeks his help in taking revenge on her parents' killers ... and his quest won't end until the blood of a thousand has spilled!

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EpisodeNameAirdate
S01E13WindDec 28, 2008
S01E12Nemesis of RinDec 14, 2008
S01E11FeathersNov 30, 2008
S01E10Changing FaceNov 16, 2008
S01E09Dream BombNov 2, 2008
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Frequently Asked Questions  Warning: Spoilers

When did Blade of the Immortal premiere?

Blade of the Immortal premiered on July 13, 2008.

Who created Blade of the Immortal?

Blade of the Immortal was created by Hiroaki Samura.

What is the genre of Blade of the Immortal?

Blade of the Immortal is a Japanese action-adventure manga series.

What is the storyline of Blade of the Immortal?

The storyline of Blade of the Immortal revolves around an immortal swordsman named Manji, who is on a mission to kill evil men and redeem himself of his past sins.

What are the main characters in Blade of the Immortal?

The main characters in Blade of the Immortal are Manji, Rin Asano, Kagehisa Anotsu, and Makie Otono-Tachibana.

What is the setting of Blade of the Immortal?

The setting of Blade of the Immortal is medieval Japan, during the Tokugawa period.

What is the significance of the title 'Blade of the Immortal'?

The title 'Blade of the Immortal' refers to the character Manji, who is an immortal swordsman.

What is the manga source material for Blade of the Immortal?

The manga source material for Blade of the Immortal was written and illustrated by Hiroaki Samura.

How many volumes of Blade of the Immortal manga are there?

There are 30 volumes of Blade of the Immortal manga.

Who published the Blade of the Immortal manga?

The Blade of the Immortal manga was published by Kodansha.

How long is each episode of Blade of the Immortal?

Each episode of Blade of the Immortal is 25 minutes long.

Who produced the Blade of the Immortal anime?

The Blade of the Immortal anime was produced by Bee Train Productions.

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