Sword of the Stranger
In the Sengoku period of Japan, a young orphan named Kotarou and his dog Tobimaru steal from unsuspecting villagers in order to make ends meet. However, Kotarou is forced to remain on the run when he finds himself being hunted down by assassins sent by China's Ming Dynasty for mysterious reasons not involving his petty crimes. Fortunately, the duo run into Nanashi, a ronin who has taken refuge in a small temple, when Kotarou is attacked and Tobimaru poisoned. Although the samurai saves the helpless pair from their pursuers, he feels that there is no need to help them further; but when offered a gem in exchange for his services as a bodyguard, he reluctantly accepts Kotarou's offer of employm
Details
- Type
- Movie
- Status
- Finished airing
- Episodes
- 1
- First aired
- 2007-09-29
- Age rating
- R
- Community score
- 8.1 out of 10
Genres: Adventure, Action, Martial Arts, Samurai, Historical
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Quick answers about Sword of the Stranger
Is Sword of the Stranger a movie or a TV series?
Sword of the Stranger is a movie.
Is Sword of the Stranger still airing?
No. Sword of the Stranger has finished airing.
When did Sword of the Stranger first air?
Sword of the Stranger first aired on September 29, 2007.
What genre is Sword of the Stranger?
Sword of the Stranger is Adventure, Action, Martial Arts, Samurai, and Historical anime.
What is Sword of the Stranger about?
In the Sengoku period of Japan, a young orphan named Kotarou and his dog Tobimaru steal from unsuspecting villagers in order to make ends meet.
How is Sword of the Stranger rated?
Sword of the Stranger has a community score of 8.1 out of 10 on Kitsu, with an age rating of R.
What anime is similar to Sword of the Stranger?
Anime similar to Sword of the Stranger include Samurai Champloo, Shigurui: Death Frenzy, Afro Samurai: Resurrection, Sengoku Basara: Samurai Kings, and Ninja Scroll.
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