Karakuri Kengou Den Musashi Lord

Musashi, the Samurai Lord / からくり剣豪伝ムサシロード
Karakuri Kengou Den Musashi Lord
Genres: Action, Adventure, Mecha
Themes: Mecha
Studios: Pierrot
Producers: Bandai
Rating: 6.04 / 10
Rank: #9918
Popularity: #13880
Users Listed: 1,222
Users Scored: 408
NSFW: No
Last Updated: 10/25/2020
Aired: October 3, 1990 – September 25, 1991 (Fall)
Type: tv
Source: original
Age Rating: PG
Episodes: 50

Synopsis:

Set in a fractured nation where humanity coexists with powerful mechanized warriors known as Gimmicks, this anime explores themes of ambition, loyalty, and identity amidst civil conflict. The story follows Musashi, a Samurai Gimmick warrior driven by a desire to prove his skill. His path to mastery leads him through numerous confrontations, including recurring clashes with Kojiro, a formidable swordsman and lifelong adversary. Tasked with protecting the General’s demanding granddaughter, the duo embarks on a journey fraught with unexpected challenges and political intrigue. As their mission unfolds, they find themselves increasingly entangled in the escalating power struggles that threaten to consume the country, forcing them to confront difficult choices about duty and personal conviction. The series offers a nuanced look at the human cost of war, set against a backdrop of advanced technology and traditional honor.

Characters:

  • Musashi (Main) - Voice Actors: Nozawa, Masako

Staff:

  • Shigino, Akira (Director, Episode Director, Script, Storyboard)
  • Shimizu, Katsunori (Sound Director)
  • Abe, Noriyuki (Episode Director, Storyboard)
  • Fujimoto, Yoshitaka (Episode Director, Storyboard)
  • Matsui, Hitoyuki (Episode Director)
  • Shinbou, Akiyuki (Episode Director, Storyboard, Animation Director)
  • Endou, Katsumi (Storyboard)
  • Ishiyama, Takaaki (Storyboard)
  • Kozuma, Shinsaku (Storyboard, Key Animation)
  • Shimon, Masato (Theme Song Performance)
  • Doi, Noriyoshi (Background Art)
  • Iida, Hiroyoshi (Animation Director)
  • Ikeda, Yuuji (Art Director)
  • Ikura, Kazue (Inserted Song Performance)
  • Kikuchi, Jouji (Animation Director)
  • Kusumoto, Yuuko (Animation Director)
  • Motohashi, Hideyuki (Animation Director)
  • Ninomiya, Tsuneo (Character Design)
  • Noguchi, Tooru (Sound Effects)
  • Oohashi, Yukiyoshi (Screenplay)
  • Ookawara, Kunio (Mechanical Design)
  • Ooshiro, Tsutomu (Key Animation)
  • Sakakibara, Toyohiko (Special Effects)
  • Takahashi, Shinobu (Background Art)
  • Tanaka, Ryou (Animation Director)
  • Tetsura, Noriyaki (Key Animation)
  • Toukairin, Shinichi (Animation Director)