Shigurui: Death Frenzy(2007)
Overview
At the beginning of the Edo Era, when people enjoyed a time of peace, Lord Tokugawa Tadanaga holds a fighting tournament. In the past, matches were fought with wooden swords. This time, real swords will be used. One-armed Fujiki Gennosuke and blind Irako Seigen will fight each other in this match. Both are disciples of Iwamoto Kogan, who is known as Japan's greatest swordsman. Each of them are determined to prove himself the successor of Iwamoto's school. However, there can only be one champion. So begins a story of intertwining fates, conflict, and strange destinies.
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Season 1
12 episodes • 2007Avg: 8.3Golden Era
Season 1
12 episodes • 2007Avg: 8.3Golden Era
| # | Episode | Air Date | Rating |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Sword Match at Sunpu Castle | Jul 19, 2007 | 8.0 |
| 2 | The Yodare-Azuki Ceremony | Jul 26, 2007 | 8.0 |
| 3 | Kamaitachi | Aug 2, 2007 | 9.0 |
| 4 | A Children's Song | Aug 9, 2007 | 8.0 |
| 5 | Secret Swordplay Technique Instruction | Aug 23, 2007 | 8.0 |
| 6 | Birth Cry | Aug 30, 2007 | 8.0 |
| 7 | Fangs | Sep 6, 2007 | 8.0 |
| 8 | Chorus of Cicadas | Sep 13, 2007 | 8.0 |
| 9 | Tiger Cubs | Sep 20, 2007 | 8.0 |
| 10 | Kengyou’s House of Punishment | Sep 27, 2007 | 8.0 |
| 11 | Moonlight | Oct 4, 2007 | 9.0 |
| 12 | Mumyo Sakanagare | Oct 11, 2007 | 9.0 |
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