: Produced by Madhouse, the episode is noted for its extreme violence, anatomical detail, and a somber, unsettling tone that defines the "artistry of violence". Technical Details Director Hiroshi Hamasaki Studio Madhouse Source Manga by Takayuki Yamaguchi (based on Norio Nanjo's novel) Dub Cast
: Both men were once disciples of Iwamoto Kogan, Japan’s most fearsome swordsman, and were bitter rivals for the secrets of his school. Shigurui (Dub) Episode 1
Watch the intense opening sequence of the first episode on Crunchyroll: Shigurui: Death Frenzy | E1 - Sword Match at Sunpu Castle Crunchyroll• Sep 19, 2017 : Produced by Madhouse, the episode is noted
The story begins in the early Edo Era under the rule of Lord Tokugawa Tadanaga. Breaking tradition, the Lord mandates that a tournament be fought with real steel blades rather than wooden swords, despite the concerns of his vassals. Breaking tradition, the Lord mandates that a tournament
: The episode opens with the present-day tournament, showcasing the physical disfigurements of both fighters before flashing back to explain how they arrived at this point.
Includes John Swasey (Kogan), Justin Cook (Gennosuke), and J. Michael Tatum (Seigen) Watch Shigurui: Death Frenzy - Crunchyroll
The first episode of Shigurui: Death Frenzy , titled sets the stage for a brutal, historical drama centered on a lethal samurai tournament. The English dub is available through platforms like Crunchyroll . Episode Overview