Manji is a crass, violent samurai with a special ability: he cannot die. Cursed with immortality by the nun Yobikuni as punishment for his ruthless deeds, he has grown weary of his ageless life. The only way to lift the curse is to slay 1,000 evil men. So Manji wanders Japan, shedding the blood of the wicked on his quest to finally die.
1 season · 13 episodes
S1 E1Criminal
Jul 14, 200824 min
Manji visits a priest in order to confess his sins, namely killing his lord and 100 of his retainers, an act that earned him the moniker "Killer of 100." The priest, who is actually a con artist, attempts to kill Manji by shooting him in th
S1 E2Conquest
Jul 28, 200824 min
More details about the tragic demise of Rin's family and their dojo are shown during her encounter with Manji. Members of the Ittō-ryū and the Mugai-ryū are introduced, too.
S1 E3Love Song
Aug 11, 200824 min
Manji's and Rin's fateful encounter with Sabato Kuroi. His relationship to Anotsu is further explored as well as the role of the members of the Mugai-ryū.
S1 E4Genius
Aug 25, 200824 min
Rin tries in vain to hire Sori, an artist. His house is attacked by minions of the Ittō-ryū, which makes him reveal his true colors.
S1 E5Fanatic
Sep 8, 200824 min
The tragic past of Taito Magatsu, another member of the Ittō-ryū, who is a target of Rin's vengeance, is revealed. He attempts to lead a normal life by leaving the Ittō-ryū, but encounters Rin and Manji.
S1 E6Insect Song
Sep 22, 200824 min
Members of the Mugai-ryū are assassinated by members of the Ittō-ryū. Manji an Rin encounter Eiku Shizuma, who reveals Manji's and weakness.
Rina Sato
Rin Asano (voice)
Tomokazu Seki
Manji (voice)
Daisuke Namikawa
Araya Kawakami (voice)
Hirofumi Nojima
Kagehisa Anotsu (voice)
Katsuyuki Konishi
Eiku Shizuma (voice)
Kazuya Nakai
Taito Magatsu (voice)
Mamiko Noto
Makie Otono-Tachibana (voice)
Masashi Ebara
Sabato Kuroi (voice)
Megumi Toyoguchi
Hyakurin (voice)
Shin-ichiro Miki
Shira (voice)
Toshiyuki Morikawa
Giichi (voice)
Yuuya Uchida
Shinriji (voice)
