Sword of the Stranger
Pursued by formidable Chinese assassins, young Kotaro and his dog run into No Name, a mysterious stranger who gets pulled into the chase. The unlikely companions form a bond over saving the dog from a poison attack, but chaos erupts when the assassins find Kotaro, and No Name must face his past before a horrible fate is met again.
Where to watch Sword of the Stranger in United States
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Where is Sword of the Stranger streaming around the world?
| Country | Streaming on | Rent / Buy |
|---|---|---|
| United States | Crunchyroll, Crunchyroll Amazon Channel | — |
| Canada | Crunchyroll Amazon Channel | — |
| Australia | — | Fetch TV |
| Germany | Amasia+ Amazon Channel | Apple TV Store, Amazon Video, maxdome Store |
| Brazil | Crunchyroll Amazon Channel | — |
| Japan | — | Amazon Video, Google Play Movies |
About Sword of the Stranger
Sword of the Stranger is a 2007 Japanese-language action, animation and history film directed by Masahiro Ando. The cast is led by Tomoya Nagase, Yuri Chinen, Koichi Yamadera. It has a runtime of 1h 43m. Viewers rate it 7.6/10 across 500 ratings. In United States, it is currently streaming on Crunchyroll, Crunchyroll Amazon Channel.
Sword of the Stranger was produced by BONES and made in Japan. It was released on September 29, 2007, and carries a PG certification.
- Director
- Masahiro Ando
- Writers
- Fumihiko Takayama
- Release date
- September 29, 2007
- Original language
- Japanese
- Age rating
- PG
- Status
- Released
- Country
- Japan
- Production
- BONES
Sword of the Stranger cast & crew
Sword of the Stranger was directed by Masahiro Ando and written by Fumihiko Takayama.
The cast features Tomoya Nagase as Nameless 'Nanashi' (voice), Yuri Chinen as Kotaro (voice), Koichi Yamadera as Luo-Lang (voice), Akio Otsuka as Shogen Itadori (voice), Unsho Ishizuka as Lord Akaike (voice), and Mamoru Miyano as Jurota (voice).
Behind the camera, the score was composed by Naoki Sato, cinematography is by Yohei Miyahara, and it was produced by Masahiko Minami.
Is Sword of the Stranger worth watching?
Sword of the Stranger holds an audience score of 7.6/10 from 465 ratings, marking it as well-reviewed action films.
At 1h 43m, it's a standard feature-length watch.
If you enjoy action, animation, and history, Sword of the Stranger is worth a place on your watchlist.
How and where to watch Sword of the Stranger
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Cast of Sword of the Stranger
Tomoya Nagase
Nameless 'Nanashi' (voice)
Yuri Chinen
Kotaro (voice)
Koichi Yamadera
Luo-Lang (voice)
Akio Otsuka
Shogen Itadori (voice)
Unsho Ishizuka
Lord Akaike (voice)
Mamoru Miyano
Jurota (voice)
Maaya Sakamoto
Hagihime (voice)
Jun Hazumi
Zekkai (voice)
Tomoyuki Shimura
Isogai (voice)
Takurou Kitagawa
Fuchinobe (voice)
Atsushi Ii
Master Bai-Luan (voice)
Hirofumi Nojima
Feng-Wu (voice)
Sword of the Stranger — FAQs
▸Where can I watch Sword of the Stranger in United States?
Sword of the Stranger is streaming on Crunchyroll, Crunchyroll Amazon Channel in United States.
▸Is Sword of the Stranger on Crunchyroll?
Yes — Sword of the Stranger is currently available on Crunchyroll in United States.
▸What language is Sword of the Stranger in?
Sword of the Stranger is originally in Japanese, with audio tracks including Mandarin, Japanese. Subtitle and dub options vary by streaming service.
▸How long is Sword of the Stranger?
Sword of the Stranger runs 1 hours 43 minutes (103 minutes).
▸What is Sword of the Stranger rated?
Sword of the Stranger is rated PG. It holds a 7.6/10 audience score from 465 ratings.
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