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Anime DetailsFINISHED
- Format
- TV series
- Episodes
- 12
- Episode length
- 23 min
- Total watch time
- 4 h 36 min
- Status
- Finished
- Aired
- July 19, 2007 – October 11, 2007
- Season
- Summer 2007
- Source
- Manga
- Studio
- MADHOUSE
- Director
- Hiroshi Hamasaki
- Original creator
- Takayuki Yamaguchi, Norio Nanjou
- Music
- Kiyoshi Yoshida
- Age rating
- R — Mild Nudity
- Country
- Japan
- AniList score
- 69/100
Estimated watch time
4h 36m
⚡ 3 days at 5 eps/day
Tags & Tropes
Samurai92%Gore91%Swordplay86%Tragedy79%Historical77%Nudity75%Body Horror75%Seinen66%Primarily Adult Cast60%Primarily Male Cast60%
TVFINISHED2007 SUMMER6.9 / 10 AniList score
Shigurui: Death Frenzy
シグルイ• Shigurui
Synopsis
Two damaged warriors wear the scars of a twisted and violent past. Bitter rivals for the secrets of their master's sword and the right to his daughter, these samurai inflict wounds on each other that would destroy lesser men. The final chapter of their saga unfolds within a brutal samurai tournament, a gruesome contest arranged to satisfy the bloodlust of a cruel tyrant overlord. The disfigured legends of the blade must summon the strength for one last battle - a final lesson in the artistry of violence where nothing is more beautiful than the kill. (Source: Funimation)
Should you watch Shigurui: Death Frenzy?
Shigurui: Death Frenzy has been met with mixed reactions, with an average AniList score of 69/100 — 42% of 6,177 ratings are 8/10 or higher.
It ranks #48 highest-rated anime of 2007, and #33 most popular anime of 2007, and #8 highest-rated anime of Summer 2007 on AniList.
Of the 11K AniList users who started it, 9.0% dropped it, so it is dropped at a typical rate; 7.9K have finished it.
At about 4 h 36 min in total, it is a short commitment — a weekend binge.
Best for viewers who enjoy Action, Drama, Psychological — especially samurai, gore, swordplay, tragedy.
Where to Watch Officially
Availability, audio and subtitles vary by region and service.
Episodes
12 episodes are listed.
Trailer
Watch on YouTubeMain cast & voice actors
Creators & key staff
- Original creator
- Takayuki Yamaguchi
- Original creator
- Norio Nanjou
- Director
- Hiroshi Hamasaki
- Series composition
- Seishi Minakami
- Character design
- Masanori Shino
- Music
- Kiyoshi Yoshida
Related entries
Opening & ending themes
Openings (1)
- OP1“Shigurui”
Endings (1)
- ED1“Koji”
Theme data from AnimeThemes.moe.
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Shigurui: Death Frenzy FAQ
How many episodes does Shigurui: Death Frenzy have?
Shigurui: Death Frenzy has 12 episodes of about 23 minutes each, roughly 4 h 36 min in total.
How long does it take to watch Shigurui: Death Frenzy?
About 4 h 36 min back to back. At two episodes a day it takes 6 days; at one hour a day, about 5 days.
Is Shigurui: Death Frenzy finished?
Yes. Shigurui: Death Frenzy has finished airing — the final episode aired October 11, 2007.
Is there a season 2 of Shigurui: Death Frenzy?
No sequel is listed for Shigurui: Death Frenzy as of October 2026. You can continue the story in the original manga.
Is Shigurui: Death Frenzy based on a manga?
Yes. Shigurui: Death Frenzy adapts the manga by Takayuki Yamaguchi.
Who animated Shigurui: Death Frenzy?
Shigurui: Death Frenzy was animated by MADHOUSE and directed by Hiroshi Hamasaki.
Who sings the opening of Shigurui: Death Frenzy?
The opening, "Shigurui", is performed by an uncredited artist.
Where can I watch Shigurui: Death Frenzy?
Shigurui: Death Frenzy is listed on Crunchyroll. Availability varies by region — check the streaming links on this page.