Blade of the Immortal

About Blade of the Immortal

Manji, a highly skilled samurai, becomes cursed with immortality after a legendary battle. Haunted by the brutal murder of his sister, Manji knows that only fighting evil will regain his soul.

Blade of the Immortal (2017) is a fantasy film directed by Takashi Miike. Takuya Kimura takes the lead as Manji, Hana Sugisaki as Machi, Sota Fukushi as Anotsu Kagehisa, and Hayato Ichihara as Shira.

Released in April 2017, it runs 140 minutes. Written by Tetsuya Oishi. It was produced by Kodansha. It is adapted from a manga.

Shelv files it under 18th century, dark fantasy, samurai, and rape and revenge. It streams on Magnolia Selects Amazon Channel and Warriors and Gangsters Amazon Channel in the United States. It scores 6.7 out of 10 from 665 TMDB voters and it carries a R rating.

Yojimbo, Harakiri, and Rurouni Kenshin: The Beginning make useful companions to Blade of the Immortal, all filed under feudal japan, japan, and jidaigeki.