Samurai Shodown The Motion Picture

About Samurai Shodown The Motion Picture

Meet Samurai Shodown The Motion Picture (SAMURAI SPIRITS 〜破天降魔の章〜), an adventure anime (1994). Here is the premise in a nutshell. In short: One hundred years after their deaths, six legendary holy warriors are reborn to seek justice against the former comrade who betrayed them into the hands of an evil god! The six warriors search the feudal province of Edo questing for the last Saint Soldier, Haohmaru, and their sworn nemesis Shirou Amakusa.

Another thread: Will the followers of the divine light triumph over the forces of darkness, or is history destined to repeat itself? Before their hundred-year quest has ended, six samurai will prove that the only thing stronger than their holy blades is the steel of their wills!

As an adventure title, exploration, new locations and a steady sense of momentum drive the story. Voice work is led by Reiko Chiba as Nakoruru and Shingo Katori as Haohmaru. If you count yourself among anyone who enjoys travel-the-world storytelling, put it on your list. The run is 1 episodes in total, so you know what you are signing up for.

Production & Appeal

Within the adventure category, exploration, new locations and a steady sense of momentum drive the story. Its 5.1/10 score suggests opinions are split, so it suits viewers who already like the genre. On the casting side, Reiko Chiba voicing Nakoruru gives the lead role a recognizable voice. Released in 1994, it competed with that season's other new series for attention.