Sword for Truth English Sub & Dub

About Sword for Truth

Meet Sword for Truth (Shuranosuke Zanmaken: Shikamamon no Otoko), an action, supernatural and suspense anime by Magic Bus (1990). Here is the premise in a nutshell. At its core: Shurannosuke Sakaki is a masterless samurai with a razor-sharp katana and a cold-hearted personality. Whenever you see the mark of two crossed scythes on his back, death is sure to follow.

Further in, because of his exceptional swordsmanship, Shurannosuke is hired by the Nakura Clan to rescue Princess Mayu from the Seki Ninja. In this assignment, he must use his full potential to survive the Seki Ninja's notorious henchmen.

As an action title, fight choreography, pacing and sound design carry much of the weight. It will appeal most to viewers who like fast, high-impact fights.

Production & Appeal

Magic Bus is the studio behind Sword for Truth, and its direction shapes everything from character design to motion. Within the action category, fight choreography, pacing and sound design carry much of the weight. Its 4.9/10 score suggests opinions are split, so it suits viewers who already like the genre. Released in 1990, it competed with that season's other new series for attention.