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Released
1990 · FILM

Sword for Truth

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Written by
Runtime
49 min
Language
JA
AnimationHorror

Synopsis

Shurannosuke Sakaki is a masterless samurai known for his sharp katana and cold demeanor. A mark of two crossed scythes on his back is said to herald death. Due to his outstanding swordsmanship, Shurannosuke is employed by the Nakura Clan to rescue Princess Mayu from the Seki Ninja. In this mission, he must push his abilities to the limit to overcome the Seki Ninja's feared henchmen.

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Principal cast & crew: 19

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Craft leads on file

Edited by Akio SatsukawaShot by Hirokata TakahashiScored by Toshiyuki Watanabe

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