Samurai Swordfish
サムライソードフィッシュ
Synopsis
Edo, 1863. Aisuke Kajiki, a young blind swordsman, is entrusted the son of his best friend Toramaru Sakakibara, who is about to join the Shogun's Samurai Unit and promises to train him well. However, after Toramaru's death in battle, Eisuke drowns in a river and is transported in time to present-day Tokyo. Eisuke and his descendant, Ryusei, a college student, go to meet Toramaru's descendant, Taiga, a swimmer. The blind samurai's promise to his best friend in Edo is fulfilled 160 years later in present-day Tokyo through para-swimming.
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Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- Hiroki Horanai
- Screenplay & Story
- Hiroki Horanai
- Original Title
- サムライソードフィッシュ
- Country of Origin
- Japan
- Spoken Languages
- Japanese
- Runtime
- 25m
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Frequently Asked Questions About Samurai Swordfish
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What is Samurai Swordfish about?
Edo, 1863. Aisuke Kajiki, a young blind swordsman, is entrusted the son of his best friend Toramaru Sakakibara, who is about to join the Shogun's Samurai Unit and promises to train him well. However, after Toramaru's death in battle, Eisuke drowns in a river and is transported in time to present-day Tokyo. Eisuke and his descendant, Ryusei, a college student, go to meet Toramaru's descendant, Taiga, a swimmer. The blind samurai's promise to his best friend in Edo is fulfilled 160 years later in present-day Tokyo through para-swimming.
Who directed Samurai Swordfish?
Samurai Swordfish was directed by Hiroki Horanai.
Who stars in Samurai Swordfish?
The principal cast of Samurai Swordfish includes Hiroki Iijima, Maito Fujioka, Keisei Kawahara, Hiroshi Fujioka, Marty Friedman.
When was Samurai Swordfish released and how long is it?
Samurai Swordfish was released in 2022 with a total runtime of 25m.