Shuranosuke Zanmaken: Shikamamon no Otoko
Sword for Truth / 修羅之介斬魔劍 死鎌紋の男
| Genres: Action, Gore, Historical, Samurai, Supernatural, Suspense | |
| Themes: Gore, Historical, Samurai | |
| Studios: Magic Bus | |
| Producers: Toei Video | |
| Licensors: Manga Entertainment | |
| Rating: 4.73 / 10 | |
| Rank: #13846 | |
| Popularity: #8927 | |
| Users Listed: 5,373 | |
| Users Scored: 2,721 | |
| NSFW: No | |
| Last Updated: 09/02/2023 | |
| Aired: December 28, 1990 (Fall) | |
| Type: ova | |
| Source: novel | |
| Age Rating: R | |
| Episodes: 1 |
Synopsis:
Shurannosuke Sakaki, a renowned but detached swordsman bearing the ominous mark of the scythe, operates as a masterless samurai, his skill with a blade unmatched. Drawn into a dangerous undertaking by the Nakura Clan, he is tasked with rescuing Princess Mayu from the clutches of the Seki Ninja. The mission plunges Shurannosuke into a world of stealth and lethal combat, forcing him to confront formidable adversaries loyal to the ninja clan.
The narrative explores themes of duty, isolation, and the cost of exceptional skill. Set against a backdrop of political intrigue and hidden threats, the story emphasizes tactical swordplay and character-driven conflict. Shurannosuke's stoic demeanor masks a complex past, as he navigates perilous encounters while wrestling with his own inner demons within a world demanding unwavering loyalty or swift demise.
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Characters:
- Shuranosuke, Sakaki (Main) - Voice Actors: Inoue, Kazuhiko, Flynn, Eric
- Gunbei, Tashiro (Supporting) - Voice Actors: Sugawara, Masashi, Blyton, Alan
- Imura, Daizen (Supporting) - Voice Actors: Kishino, Kazuhiko, Hagon, Garrick
- Marouji (Supporting) - Voice Actors: Genda, Tesshou
- Mio (Supporting) - Voice Actors: Mizutani, Yuuko
- Narrator (Supporting) - Voice Actors: Kobayashi, Kiyoshi, Marinker, Peter
- Okuni (Supporting) - Voice Actors: Fujita, Toshiko
- Oren (Supporting) - Voice Actors: Sasaki, Run
- Princess Mayu (Supporting) - Voice Actors: Sakuma, Rei, Brahms, Julia
- Utsuki, Kazuma (Supporting) - Voice Actors: Blyton, Alan
Staff:
- Takahashi, Naoko (Producer)
- Dezaki, Osamu (Director, Storyboard)
- Urakami, Yasuo (Sound Director)
- Matsuzono, Hiroshi (Episode Director)
- Wolskel, John (Script)
- Inoue, Daisuke (Theme Song Composition)
- Sasaji, Masanori (Theme Song Arrangement)
- Abe, Yukio (Art Director)
- Andou, Masahiro (Key Animation)
- Kobayashi, Yukari (Key Animation)
- Maejima, Kenichi (Key Animation)
- Makino, Yukihiro (Key Animation)
- Nakazawa, Kazuto (Key Animation)
- Narumi, Takeshi (Screenplay, Original Creator)
- Sugino, Akio (Character Design)
- Tsuchiya, Kenichi (Key Animation)
- Yamasawa, Minoru (Key Animation)
- Yokoyama, Masakazu (Sound Effects)
- Yoshimoto, Tsuyoshi (Production Manager)