Time of Shura English Sub & Dub

About Time of Shura

Looking for background on Time of Shura (陸奥圓明流外伝 修羅の刻)? This action series by Studio Comet (2004) starts out like this. At its core: Legends tell of an invincible martial art known as Mutsu Enmei-Ryu, an unarmed style that allows the user to defeat any number of armed opponents using incredible speed and strength. This is the story of three generations of those who bear the name Mutsu, and their encounters and clashes with the strongest fighters of their era.

In an action series like this, fight choreography, pacing and sound design carry much of the weight. Voice work is led by Eiji Takemoto as Jubei Yagyu and Takashi Matsuyama as Musashi Miyamoto.

Think of it as a pick for viewers who like fast, high-impact fights. The run is 26 episodes in total, so you know what you are signing up for.

Production & Appeal

Production sits with Studio Comet, which means the visual identity of Time of Shura follows that studio's craft. The action focus matters here: fight choreography, pacing and sound design carry much of the weight. A 7.2/10 score points to a dependable, well-liked series. On the casting side, Eiji Takemoto voicing Jubei Yagyu gives the lead role a recognizable voice. It aired in 2004, which makes it easy to place in the wider anime calendar.