Mutsu Enmei Ryuu Gaiden: Shura no Toki
Time of Shura / 陸奥圓明流外伝 修羅の刻 / Shura no Toki - Age of Chaos / Shura no Toki
| Genres: Action, Historical, Martial Arts, Samurai, Shounen | |
| Themes: Historical, Martial Arts, Samurai | |
| Demographics: Shounen | |
| Studios: Studio Comet | |
| Producers: Marvelous Entertainment, Media Factory, Sotsu, TV Tokyo | |
| Licensors: Media Blasters | |
| Rating: 7.54 / 10 | |
| Rank: #1859 | |
| Popularity: #4743 | |
| Users Listed: 25,917 | |
| Users Scored: 10,363 | |
| NSFW: No | |
| Last Updated: 04/07/2022 | |
| Aired: April 6, 2004 – September 28, 2004 (Spring) | |
| Type: tv | |
| Source: manga | |
| Age Rating: PG 13 | |
| Episodes: 26 | |
| Broadcast: Tuesday at 18:00 (JST) |
Synopsis:
The anime follows the intertwined destinies of the Mutsu family across several generations, each bound by a legacy linked to Mutsu Enmei-Ryu, a formidable martial art emphasizing unarmed combat and unparalleled physical prowess. Set against a backdrop of historical conflict and evolving societal power dynamics, the series explores the weight of tradition and the pursuit of mastery. We see the characters navigate challenges posed by skilled adversaries, testing the limits of their inherited abilities and grappling with the responsibilities that come with wielding such strength. The narrative emphasizes disciplined training, strategic combat, and the personal sacrifices required to uphold a family’s honor while facing increasingly powerful opponents. It offers a contemplative look at perseverance and the enduring impact of familial history.
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Episodes:
- Episode 1: A Man Like a Cloud (Aired: 04/06/2004)
- Episode 2: A Fighter Without Peer (Aired: 04/13/2004)
- Episode 3: Stormy Sickle (Aired: 03/20/2004)
- Episode 4: Reunion (Aired: 04/27/2004)
- Episode 5: Dark Tactics (Aired: 05/04/2004)
- ... and 20 more episodes
Characters:
- Mutsu, Izumi (Main) - Voice Actors: Gouda, Hozumi, Thompson, Marc
- Mutsu, Takato (Main) - Voice Actors: Yusa, Kouji, Thompson, Marc
- Mutsu, Yakumo (Main) - Voice Actors: Takahashi, Hiroki, Thompson, Marc
- Hijikata, Toshizou (Supporting) - Voice Actors: Kusunoki, Taiten, Woutas, Lex
- Kuki, Genjirou (Supporting) - Voice Actors: Sonooka, Shintaro, Green, Dan
- Miyamoto, Musashi (Supporting) - Voice Actors: Matsuyama, Takashi, Brimmer, David
- Okita, Souji (Supporting) - Voice Actors: Nakamura, Yuuichi, Caplan, Matt
- Sakamoto, Ryoma (Supporting) - Voice Actors: Diraison, Marc, Endo, Akifumi
- Sanada, Tsubura (Supporting) - Voice Actors: Suzuki, Masami, Rabbai, Debora
- Shiori, Kishomaru (Supporting) - Voice Actors: Masu, Nozomi, Stephens, Rita
- Yagyu, Jubei (Supporting) - Voice Actors: Takemoto, Eiji, Collins, Kevin T.
- Yagyuu, Samon (Supporting) - Voice Actors: Nozawa, Soh
Staff:
- Itabashi, Hidenori (Producer)
- Misawa, Shin (Director, Episode Director, Storyboard)
- Matsuoka, Hiroki (Sound Director)
- Hashimoto, Masakazu (Episode Director, Storyboard)
- Minami, Yasuhiro (Episode Director, Storyboard)
- Takigawa, Kazuo (Episode Director, Key Animation, Animation Director)
- Umemoto, Yui (Episode Director)
- Yoshikawa, Kouji (Episode Director, Storyboard)
- Takegami, Junki (Script, Series Composition)
- Hishikawa, Naoki (Storyboard)
- Matsuzawa, Kenichi (Storyboard)
- Takabayashi, Hisaya (Storyboard)
- Nishikawa, Susumu (Theme Song Arrangement)
- Tanaka, Wataru (Theme Song Lyrics)
- Asaka, Kazuyuki (Key Animation)
- Green, Dan (ADR Director)
- Hamatsu, Takehiro (Chief Animation Director, Animation Director, Character Design)
- Hattori, Satoshi (Key Animation, 2nd Key Animation)
- Iida, Kiyotaka (Key Animation, 2nd Key Animation)
- Ikeda, Hiroaki (Key Animation)
- Ishida, Keiichi (Key Animation)
- Ishikawa, Masakazu (Key Animation)
- Kataoka, Yoshirou (Planning)
- Kawahara, Masatoshi (Original Creator)
- Kobayashi, Katsutoshi (Animation Director, Key Animation)
- Kohara, Makoto (Key Animation)
- Machida, Shinichi (Key Animation)
- Matsunaga, Masahiko (Key Animation, 2nd Key Animation)
- Minobe, Yutaka (Music)
- Morioka, Hideyuki (Key Animation)
- Naganuma, Norihiro (Key Animation)
- Nishikura, Chikara (Art Director)
- Noji, Kiyoshi (Key Animation)
- Oishi, Tatsuya (Key Animation)
- Okimura, Tadayoshi (Animation Director)
- Ootsuka, Mai (Key Animation)
- Sawada, Takaaki (Key Animation)
- Seki, Akiko (Key Animation)
- Sekiguchi, Ryousuke (Key Animation)
- Shiotani, Naoyoshi (Key Animation)
- Sonoda, Takaaki (Key Animation)
- Suzuki, Futoshi (Key Animation, Animation Director, Assistant Animation Director)
- Takehara, Kenji (Director of Photography)
- Yamamoto, Yasutaka (Key Animation)
Forum Topics:
- Shura no Toki Episode 26 Discussion
- Mutsu Enmei Ryuu Gaiden: Shura no Toki Episode 8 Discussion
- Mutsu Enmei Ryuu Gaiden: Shura no Toki Episode 14 Discussion
- Mutsu Enmei Ryuu Gaiden: Shura no Toki Episode 7 Discussion
- Shura no Toki Episode 15 Discussion
- Mutsu Enmei Ryuu Gaiden: Shura no Toki Episode 12 Discussion
- Mutsu Enmei Ryuu Gaiden: Shura no Toki Episode 11 Discussion
- Mutsu Enmei Ryuu Gaiden: Shura no Toki Episode 24 Discussion
- Mutsu Enmei Ryuu Gaiden: Shura no Toki Episode 13 Discussion
- Shura no Toki Episode 1 Discussion
- What is a Shura?
- Are there multiple main characters that can fight?
- Shura no Toki Episode 6 Discussion
- So all the Mutsus in this anime are related to each other
- Shura no Toki Episode 5 Discussion
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Related Anime/Manga:
- Mutsu Enmei-ryuu Gaiden: Shura no Toki (manga - Adaptation)