The Sword of Doom
“The sword is the soul. Study the soul to know the sword. Evil mind, evil sword.”
DramaCrimeAction
Ryunosuke, a gifted swordsman plying his trade during the turbulent final days of Shogunate rule, has no moral code and kills without remorse. It’s a way of life that leads to madness.
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A stark, unflinching look at a man consumed by his own skill and lack of morality. It's a descent into darkness, where every stroke of the sword carves a deeper path toward madness and despair.
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martial artssamuraibased on novel or bookswordplaymurderjidaigekiedo periodshinsengumi19th centurybakumatsushinchogumirōshigumi
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