Thunderbolt Fantasy: The Sword of Life and Death
2017, Japanese. Directed by Gen Urobuchi & Cheng Pao-pin & Chris Huang.
A theatrical spinoff of the 'Thunderbolt Fantasy' television series which explores the backstory of Shā Wú Shēng, the Screaming Phoenix Killer, and bridges the events of the first and second seasons.
- Runtime
- 1h 15m
- Post-credits
- None listed
- Language
- Japanese
- Rated
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Thunderbolt Fantasy: The Sword of Life and Death is streaming on Crunchyroll in India.
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Cast & crew
- Gen UrobuchiDirector
- Cheng Pao-pinDirector
- Chris HuangDirector
- Junichi SuwabeShāng Bù Huàn (Shō Fu Kan) (voice)
- Kohsuke ToriumiLǐn Xuě Yā (Rin Setsu A) (voice)
- Ayahi TakagakiXiē Yīng Luò (voice)
- Haruka TomatsuLiè Mèi (voice)
- Hiroki YasumotoCán Xiōng (voice)
- Isshin ChibaTĕ Dí Xiān (voice)
- Katsuyuki KonishiLíng Yá (voice)
- Nobuyuki HiyamaShā Wú Shēng (Setsu Mu Shō) / Míng Fèng Jué Shā (Mei Hō Kett Satsu) (voices)
- Rikiya KoyamaShòu Yún Xiāo (voice)
- Satoshi TsuruokaShāng Bù Huàn impostor (voice)
- Show HayamiHuò Shì Míng Huáng (voice)
- Takanori NishikawaLàng Wú Yaó (voice)
Details
- Released
- 2 December 2017
- Original title
- Thunderbolt Fantasy: 生死一劍
- Country
- Japan, Taiwan
- Written by
- Gen Urobuchi
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Thunderbolt Fantasy: The Sword of Life and Death: quick answers
What comes after Thunderbolt Fantasy: The Sword of Life and Death?
Next in the series: Thunderbolt Fantasy: Bewitching Melody of the West (2019) and Thunderbolt Fantasy: The Final Chapter (2025).
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How long is Thunderbolt Fantasy: The Sword of Life and Death?
Thunderbolt Fantasy: The Sword of Life and Death runs 75 minutes (1h 15m).
Does Thunderbolt Fantasy: The Sword of Life and Death have a post-credits scene?
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Which OTT platform is Thunderbolt Fantasy: The Sword of Life and Death on?
Thunderbolt Fantasy: The Sword of Life and Death is streaming on Crunchyroll in India. (Checked 14 November 2026.)
What movies are like Thunderbolt Fantasy: The Sword of Life and Death?
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Who directed Thunderbolt Fantasy: The Sword of Life and Death?
Thunderbolt Fantasy: The Sword of Life and Death (2017) was directed by Gen Urobuchi and Cheng Pao-pin and Chris Huang and stars Junichi Suwabe, Kohsuke Toriumi, Ayahi Takagaki.