Samurai: Hunt for the Sword
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Samurai: Hunt for the Sword - Episode 1
Shinjuro may be a little young to be the master of a swordsmanship school, but fate didn't give him a choice. Now his position and martial arts skill land him in the middle of serious trouble when the rogue samurai Mikage faces off against the Tokugawa government, and Shinjuro and the small group of swordsmen who train at the school must now protect the town from harm. However, the group won't be challenged until the Tokugawa house calls in a favor, and the young swordsman is forced to duel Mikage himself.
Episode 1 Viewing Guide & Storyline Overview
Canon EpisodeYou are streaming Samurai: Hunt for the Sword Episode 1 in full 1080p Ultra High Definition with English Subtitles and English Dubbed audio options. Episode 1 delivers critical plot developments, high-caliber fight sequences, and character evolutions crafted by top Japanese animation animators.
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Technical Stream & Anime Specifications
Verified Metadata- Japanese Title
- 快刀乱麻 THE ANIMATION
- Animation Studio
- AIC, Animate Film
- Audio Codec
- Dual Audio AAC 192k (Sub/Dub)
- Video Resolution
- 1080p Ultra HD (60 FPS)
- Episode Duration
- 30 min / ep
- Broadcast Format
- OVA • FINISHED
- Community Score
- 5.7 / 10
- Failover CDN
- Active Multi-Server CDN
Key Characters & Voice Cast (Seiyuu)
Official Voice Actors
Shinjuro Tateoka
Koharu Fujishiro
Mahoro Mikage
Mayura
Miren Hanafusa
Lei Lin
Sana Koishikawa
Tessyusai Tateoka
Episode 1 Frequently Asked Questions
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