TV series

Shigurui: Death Frenzy

Name: Shigurui: Death Frenzy
Genre: Animation, Drama, Action & Adventure
Cast: Daisuke Namikawa, Nozomu Sasaki, Yusaku Yara, Seizo Kato, Houko Kuwashima

2007, Japanese, on WOWOW Prime.

At the beginning of the Edo Era, when people enjoyed a time of peace, Lord Tokugawa Tadanaga holds a fighting tournament. In the past, matches were fought with wooden swords. This time, real swords will be used. One-armed Fujiki Gennosuke and blind Irako Seigen will fight each other in this match. Both are disciples of Iwamoto Kogan, who is known as Japan's greatest swordsman. Each of them are determined to prove himself the successor of Iwamoto's school. However, there can only be one champion. So begins a story of intertwining fates, conflict, and strange destinies.

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Seasons: 1
Episodes: 12
Episode length: 23 min
Status: Ended in 2007

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Shigurui: Death Frenzy is streaming on Crunchyroll and Sony Liv in India.

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S1 E12: Mumyo Sakanagare

Aired 11 October 2007

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Season 1

2007 · 12 episodes · 7.7/10

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First aired: 19 July 2007
Last aired: 11 October 2007
Network: WOWOW Prime
Original title: シグルイ
Language: Japanese
Country: Japan
Type: Scripted
Rated: TV-MA

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Shigurui: Death Frenzy: quick answers

Is Shigurui: Death Frenzy worth watching?

Our verdict is Worth the Hype: Clear your evening for this. It scores 7.3/10 from 63 TMDB viewer ratings.

How many seasons of Shigurui: Death Frenzy are there?

Shigurui: Death Frenzy has 1 season and 12 episodes, about 23 minutes each.

Is Shigurui: Death Frenzy finished?

Yes. Shigurui: Death Frenzy ended in 2007, so you can watch the whole story.

Which OTT platform is Shigurui: Death Frenzy on?

Shigurui: Death Frenzy is streaming on Crunchyroll and Sony Liv in India. (Checked 11 November 2026.)

Shigurui: Death Frenzy parents guide: is it suitable for kids?

Shigurui: Death Frenzy is rated TV-MA. Check the rating guidance before watching with young children.

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