Muramasa

Japanese: 村正

Premiered: Summer 1987

Plot Summary: "A man with arms which can kill people like puppets is not aware that he himself has already become a puppet." In this short hand-drawn silent animation, a wandering samurai learns this lesson firsthand. Along his travels, the samurai comes across a straw dummy at the base of a tree, with a sword lodged in its body. Upon drawing it out, the samurai learns that the blade is imbued with magic, and immensely powerful. The power comes at a price, though, and wielding the blade begins to slowly drive the warrior mad. He now has a choice to make: remain himself, or sacrifice his sanity for ultimate power?

Genre: Historical,Horror,Martial Arts,Samurai

Aired: Aug 21, 1987

MAL Score: 6.21

Status: Finished Airing

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