Overview
Genjuro’s crime was assassination, his punishment was to survive a faked execution and lose his home, lose his identity, and emerge as Maboroshi Shinigami, the Phantom Assassin. When his wife is kidnapped and tortured to reveal his whereabouts and dragged to the executioner for crucifixion by corrupt clan officials, Genjuro faces an army of swords to save her. Evil men aim to frame Genjuro for another murder. For their scheme they need only one thing, Genjuro’s dead body. Genjuro will have to cut down their swordsmen and challenge Sarashina Gunpei, deadliest blade in Japan in a final blood-soaked battle.
Frequently Asked Questions & Story Details
Who directed Genjuro's Deadly Sword: The Return of Shinigami?
Genjuro's Deadly Sword: The Return of Shinigami was directed by Tomohiko Yamashita.
Where was Genjuro's Deadly Sword: The Return of Shinigami produced?
It was produced by companies including Unknown Production Companies in Japan.
Genjuro's Deadly Sword: The Return of Shinigami Ending Explained & Trivia
The ending of Genjuro's Deadly Sword: The Return of Shinigami wraps up key thematic points regarding its characters. The film showcases excellent use of sound design, writing, and visual effects to create an immersive cinematic environment. For full analysis of ending theories, you can check out our corresponding articles in the Lumaflicks Blog section.
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