Shigurui: Death Frenzy

Shigurui: Death Frenzy (2007)

EndedAnimation showDrama, Action, Anime, History

The story begins in 1629 Kanagawa during Tokugawa Tadanaga's rule. The daimyo staged a tournament where the participants fought with traditional weapons rather than bokken ("wooden sword"). The story revolves around the first match between the one-armed swordsman Fujiki Gennosuke and the blind samurai Irako Seigen and deals with the circumstances that led the two to participate in Tokugawa's tournament.

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Frequently Asked Questions  Warning: Spoilers

When did Shigurui: Death Frenzy premiere?

Shigurui: Death Frenzy premiered on July 19, 2007.

Who directed Shigurui: Death Frenzy?

Shigurui: Death Frenzy was directed by Hiroshi Hamasaki.

What is the genre of Shigurui: Death Frenzy?

Shigurui: Death Frenzy is a historical martial arts anime.

What is the setting for Shigurui: Death Frenzy?

Shigurui: Death Frenzy is set in the Edo period of Japan (1603\u20131868).

Who are the two main characters in Shigurui: Death Frenzy?

The two main characters in Shigurui: Death Frenzy are Fujiki Gennosuke and Irako Seigen.

What is the premise of Shigurui: Death Frenzy?

Shigurui: Death Frenzy follows the story of two samurai who are rivals and fight against each other in a deadly tournament.

What is the name of the dojo that the two main characters belong to?

The two main characters belong to the Kogan ryu dojo.

What is the Tenman Shrine Festival and how is it related to the story?

The Tenman Shrine Festival is a major event in the story where the Kogan ryu and their rivals from the Yoshioka school engage in a duel.

Who is the head of the Kogan ryu dojo?

The head of the Kogan ryu dojo is Iwamoto Kogan.

Who is the head of the Yoshioka school?

The head of the Yoshioka school is Yoshioka Denshichiro.

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