Sword of the Stranger

In Sengoku-era Japan, a nameless ronin must protect a young boy from Chinese assassins seeking him for an immortality ritual, battling the moral ambiguities of war.

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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