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Sword of the Stranger

2007, Japanese. Directed by Masahiro Ando.

Pursued by formidable Chinese assassins, young Kotaro and his dog run into No Name, a mysterious stranger who gets pulled into the chase. The unlikely companions form a bond over saving the dog from a poison attack, but chaos erupts when the assassins find Kotaro, and No Name must face his past before a horrible fate is met again.

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Runtime
1h 43m
Post-credits
None listed
Language
Japanese
Rated
PG

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Sword of the Stranger is streaming on Crunchyroll in India.

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Released
29 September 2007
Original title
ストレンヂア -無皇刃譚-
Country
Japan
Written by
Fumihiko Takayama
samuraiswordplayespionagehuman animal relationshipswordsmandogsengoku periodfeudal japananimeadventure

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Is Sword of the Stranger worth watching?

Our verdict is Worth the Hype: Clear your evening for this. It scores 7.6/10 from 497 TMDB viewer ratings.

How long is Sword of the Stranger?

Sword of the Stranger runs 103 minutes (1h 43m).

Does Sword of the Stranger have a post-credits scene?

None is listed for Sword of the Stranger. Viewers tag these on TMDB, so a brand-new film may not be tagged yet.

Sword of the Stranger parents guide: is it suitable for kids?

Sword of the Stranger is rated PG in India. That rating means it is generally fine for children.

Which OTT platform is Sword of the Stranger on?

Sword of the Stranger is streaming on Crunchyroll in India. (Checked 13 November 2026.)

What movies are like Sword of the Stranger?

If you liked Sword of the Stranger, try One Piece: Curse of the Sacred Sword, Dragon Ball Z: Wrath of the Dragon, Gintama: The Movie.

Who directed Sword of the Stranger?

Sword of the Stranger (2007) was directed by Masahiro Ando and stars Tomoya Nagase, Yuri Chinen, Koichi Yamadera.

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