Sword of the Stranger

Sword of the Stranger

2007 · 103 min · JA · PG · 7.6 (493 votes)
Dir. Masahiro Ando · Starring Tomoya Nagase, Yuri Chinen, Koichi Yamadera, Akio Otsuka, Unsho Ishizuka, Mamoru Miyano · Music Naoki Sato
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Pursued by formidable Chinese assassins, young Kotaro and his dog run into No Name, a mysterious stranger who gets pulled into the chase. The unlikely companions form a bond over saving the dog from a poison attack, but chaos erupts when the assassins find Kotaro, and No Name must face his past before a horrible fate is met again.

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A thrilling, high-octane anime adventure. Witness breathtaking swordplay and a surprisingly touching bond between a boy, his dog, and a wandering swordsman. It's a visually stunning journey through feudal Japan, packed with intense action and emotional resonance.

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