Sword of the Stranger

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📖 SYNOPSIS

Stranger: Mukou Hadan won the award for Best Animated Feature at Brazil's International Fantastic Film Festival and was nominated for the same categories at the Asia Pacific Screen Awards. It also won the 2009 "Menzione Speciale" recognition at Italy's Future Film Festival. The film wasn't nominated to the Oscars, but it was amongst the 14 finalists for consideration to the Best Animated Feature Award; however, the final nominees were WALL-E, Bolt and Kung Fu Panda.

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🎭 CHARACTERS

Nanashi

Haunted ronin, Nanashi sheathes his sword, until a boy named Kotaro reignites his past struggles.

Portrayed by Nagase Tomoya

Tobimaru

Kotarou's loyal dog, aiding both him and Nanashi in their adventures.

Luo Lang

Luo Lang, Ming's Caucasian second-in-command, seeks powerful foes to hone his skills; Nanashi is his ideal opponent.

Portrayed by Yamadera Kouichi

Kotarou

Orphaned Kotarou, pursued by assassins and soldiers, seeks refuge with Nanashi, accompanied only by his loyal dog, Tobimaru.

Portrayed by Chinen Yuuri

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