{"product_id":"samurai-hunt-for-the-sword-dvd","title":"Samurai: Hunt for the Sword DVD","description":"\u003cp data-path-to-node=\"0\"\u003eIn the twilight of the Sengoku era, a legendary blade known as the \"Sword of the Shogunate\" has vanished, threatening to ignite a new wave of bloody civil war. Toranosuke, a masterless samurai with a dark past and a razor-sharp edge, is hired to recover the relic before it falls into the hands of a rebellious faction intent on overthrowing the government. Accompanied by a mysterious female thief and a young, idealistic warrior, Toranosuke must navigate a landscape of betrayal, secret fortresses, and rival clans. In a world where honor is often sold to the highest bidder, the hunt for the sword becomes a desperate battle for the very soul of Japan.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-path-to-node=\"1\"\u003e\u003ci data-path-to-node=\"1\" data-index-in-node=\"0\"\u003eSamurai: Hunt for the Sword\u003c\/i\u003e (also known as * Bakumatsu no Spasibo*) is a gritty, action-packed OVA that captures the tension and aesthetic of classic chanbara cinema. With fluid swordplay choreography and a focus on the historical weight of the era, the series stands as a testament to the enduring legacy of the wandering swordsman trope. This release offers a visceral look at the end of the samurai age, blending political intrigue with high-octane duels. Whether you are a fan of historical epics or kinetic martial arts animation, this collection delivers a sharp, uncompromising journey through a nation on the brink of transformation.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3 data-path-to-node=\"2\"\u003e\u003cb data-path-to-node=\"2\" data-index-in-node=\"0\"\u003eNotable Staff \u0026amp; Voice Talent\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp data-path-to-node=\"3\"\u003e\u003cb data-path-to-node=\"3\" data-index-in-node=\"0\"\u003eDirector:\u003c\/b\u003e Hiroshi Negishi (\u003ci data-path-to-node=\"3\" data-index-in-node=\"27\"\u003eTenchi Muyo!\u003c\/i\u003e, \u003ci data-path-to-node=\"3\" data-index-in-node=\"41\"\u003eSaber Marionette J\u003c\/i\u003e) \u003cbr\u003e\u003cb data-path-to-node=\"3\" data-index-in-node=\"61\"\u003eScreenplay:\u003c\/b\u003e Mayori Sekijima \u003cbr\u003e\u003cb data-path-to-node=\"3\" data-index-in-node=\"89\"\u003eStudio:\u003c\/b\u003e Radix \u003cbr\u003e\u003cb data-path-to-node=\"3\" data-index-in-node=\"103\"\u003eMusic:\u003c\/b\u003e Takashi Kudo\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-path-to-node=\"3\"\u003e\u003cb data-path-to-node=\"3\" data-index-in-node=\"123\"\u003eCast:\u003c\/b\u003e \u003cbr\u003e• \u003cb data-path-to-node=\"3\" data-index-in-node=\"131\"\u003eKazuki Yao\u003c\/b\u003e as Toranosuke \u003cbr\u003e• \u003cb data-path-to-node=\"3\" data-index-in-node=\"158\"\u003eMegumi Hayashibara\u003c\/b\u003e as Kaguya \u003cbr\u003e• \u003cb data-path-to-node=\"3\" data-index-in-node=\"189\"\u003eToshiyuki Morikawa\u003c\/b\u003e as Gennosuke \u003cbr\u003e• \u003cb data-path-to-node=\"3\" data-index-in-node=\"223\"\u003eAkio Otsuka\u003c\/b\u003e as Musashi\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3 data-path-to-node=\"4\"\u003e\u003cb data-path-to-node=\"4\" data-index-in-node=\"0\"\u003eDVD Features\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e• Original Japanese Trailers \u003cbr\u003e• Production Art Gallery \u003cbr\u003e• Clean Opening Animation \u003cbr\u003e• Clean Closing Animation \u003cbr\u003e• ADV Films Previews\u003cbr\u003e• Outtakes\u003cbr\u003e•Interactive Menus\u003cbr\u003e•Scene Access\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-path-to-node=\"6\"\u003e\u003cb data-path-to-node=\"6\" data-index-in-node=\"0\"\u003eSpoken Languages:\u003c\/b\u003e English \u0026amp; Japanese Audio, English subtitles\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3 data-path-to-node=\"7\"\u003e\u003cb data-path-to-node=\"7\" data-index-in-node=\"0\"\u003eEdition Details\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp data-path-to-node=\"8\"\u003e\u003cb data-path-to-node=\"8\" data-index-in-node=\"0\"\u003eJapanese Title:\u003c\/b\u003e 幕末のスパシーボ (Bakumatsu no Spasibo) \u003cbr\u003e\u003cb data-path-to-node=\"8\" data-index-in-node=\"48\"\u003eRuntime:\u003c\/b\u003e ~90 Minutes \u003cbr\u003e\u003cb data-path-to-node=\"8\" data-index-in-node=\"69\"\u003eDirector:\u003c\/b\u003e Hiroshi Negishi \u003cbr\u003e\u003cb data-path-to-node=\"8\" data-index-in-node=\"95\"\u003eDVD Release Year:\u003c\/b\u003e 2003 (U.S. Release) \u003cbr\u003e\u003cb data-path-to-node=\"8\" data-index-in-node=\"133\"\u003eOriginal Release Date (Japan):\u003c\/b\u003e 1997 \u003cbr\u003e\u003cb data-path-to-node=\"8\" data-index-in-node=\"169\"\u003ePublisher:\u003c\/b\u003e ADV Films \u003cbr\u003e\u003cb data-path-to-node=\"8\" data-index-in-node=\"190\"\u003eRating:\u003c\/b\u003e TV-MA \u003cbr\u003e\u003cb data-path-to-node=\"8\" data-index-in-node=\"204\"\u003eRegion:\u003c\/b\u003e Region 1 (U.S. \/ Canada) \u003cbr\u003e\u003cb data-path-to-node=\"8\" data-index-in-node=\"237\"\u003eGenre:\u003c\/b\u003e Action, Historical, Samurai \u003cbr\u003e\u003cb data-path-to-node=\"8\" data-index-in-node=\"272\"\u003eThemes:\u003c\/b\u003e Martial Arts, Political Intrigue, Honor, Ronin\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-path-to-node=\"9\"\u003e\u003ci data-path-to-node=\"9\" data-index-in-node=\"0\"\u003eMedia assumed VG+ unless otherwise noted.\u003c\/i\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Pre-Owned","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":42463927271509,"sku":null,"price":11.99,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0565\/7673\/7365\/files\/D66BD87F-7012-4C4E-B3D6-9681D5FD24B3.jpg?v=1778533041","url":"https:\/\/hifilofi.shop\/products\/samurai-hunt-for-the-sword-dvd","provider":"HiFi LoFi","version":"1.0","type":"link"}