Japan Synopsis
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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.
The 2006–2008 Japan Window
372 Japan seriess released in this three-year window, ranked here by audience rating. Shigurui: Death Frenzy sits at position #102.
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The 2000s Japan Landscape
Catalog density by release year in the 2000s. Highlighted year (yellow) is when Shigurui: Death Frenzy premiered. 1020 total titles in this decade from Japan.
Broadcast Timeline
Reception Benchmarks
Ranked #1,254 of 4,579 Japan seriess indexed here (73rd percentile by TMDB audience score).
Rating is +0.6 points above the Japan average of 6.9/10.
Among Japan Animation productions specifically: #972 of 2,532 (top 38%).
Production Details
| Primary Country | Japan |
|---|---|
| Original Language | Japanese |
| Production Companies | Madhouse |
| Series Type | Scripted |
| Seasons / Episodes | 1 / 12 |
| Release Date | July 19, 2007 |
| Official Site | www.wowow.co.jp |
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Questions Answered
When did Shigurui: Death Frenzy end?
Shigurui: Death Frenzy finished its run with its final episode airing on October 11, 2007.
Where did Shigurui: Death Frenzy air?
Shigurui: Death Frenzy aired on WOWOW Prime, which has broadcast 8+ other Asian series indexed in this catalog.