Mature (May contain sex, drugs, and extreme graphic violence)
Vintage:
July 18, 2008
Status:
Completed
Summary:
Hunted by the Mings from China, young Kotaro and his dog meet a nameless samurai ("Nanashi") who is constantly being haunted by dreams of the past which lead him to seal his sword. Among the Mings is a fiercesome Western fighter named Rarou, who desires only to find a worthy opponent. When both groups clash with a Sengoku-era feudal lord, a proud general, and monks torn between faith and survival, the reason behind the Mings' pursuit tests the bond between Kotaro and Nanashi.
One of the best fights and animation I've ever seen in an Anime, interesting characters that are well developed, great storytelling and cinematography. Sword of the stranger is not only a great anime movie but a great movie. Watch it now!