Takeru Yagi
main character
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5.4
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- Format
- TV series
- Episodes
- 12
- Episode length
- 30 min
- Total watch time
- 6 hours
- Status
- Finished
- Aired
- April 3, 2005 – June 19, 2005
- Season
- Spring 2005
- Source
- Visual novel
- Director
- Tsuneo Tominaga
- Music
- myu
- Age rating
- PG — Teens 13 or older
- Country
- Japan
- AniList score
- 54/100
Estimated watch time
6h
⚡ 3 days at 5 eps/day
Tags & Tropes
Isekai79%Swordplay70%
TVFINISHED2005 SPRING5.4 / 10 AniList score
Izumo: Flash of a Brave Sword
IZUMO -猛き剣の閃記-• IZUMO: Takeki Tsurugi no Senki
Synopsis
Yagi Takeru has been living in the Touma family's house since his parents are gone. He was raised by Touma Rokunosuke, the head of the house. He is surrounded by many people such as Yamato Takeshi, his best friend-cum-rival from the kendo club, the Shiratori sisters, Kotono and Asuka, and his childhood friend, Oosu Seri. Life has been blissful until one day, an earthquake strikes the school and everything changes. Takeru awakens to find that the school looks as if it has been abandoned for centuries and reduced to ruins. He also realize that all the teachers and students have disappeared as well. He meets up with Seri and Asuka and they fled from the ruins, only to realize that the town they used to live in is completely empty. Subsequently, people wrapped in cloaks appear before him. They were told that they have been brought to another world. (Source: Anime News Network)
Should you watch Izumo: Flash of a Brave Sword?
Izumo: Flash of a Brave Sword has been poorly received, with an average AniList score of 54/100 — 16% of 586 ratings are 8/10 or higher.
It ranks #76 most popular anime of 2005, and #29 highest-rated anime of Spring 2005, and #25 most popular anime of Spring 2005 on AniList.
Of the 1.2K AniList users who started it, 10.6% dropped it, so it is dropped more often than most; 857 have finished it.
At about 6 hours in total, it is a short commitment — a weekend binge.
Best for viewers who enjoy Adventure, Drama, Fantasy — especially isekai, swordplay.
Where to Watch Officially
Availability, audio and subtitles vary by region and service.
Episodes
12 episodes are listed.
Main cast & voice actors
Creators & key staff
- Director
- Tsuneo Tominaga
- Music
- myu
Where it fits in the series
- Watch first: IZUMO OVA (2003)
Related entries
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Izumo: Flash of a Brave Sword FAQ
How many episodes does Izumo: Flash of a Brave Sword have?
Izumo: Flash of a Brave Sword has 12 episodes of about 30 minutes each, roughly 6 hours in total.
How long does it take to watch Izumo: Flash of a Brave Sword?
About 6 hours back to back. At two episodes a day it takes 6 days; at one hour a day, about 6 days.
Is Izumo: Flash of a Brave Sword finished?
Yes. Izumo: Flash of a Brave Sword has finished airing — the final episode aired June 19, 2005.
Is there a season 2 of Izumo: Flash of a Brave Sword?
No sequel is listed for Izumo: Flash of a Brave Sword as of October 2026.
What should I watch before Izumo: Flash of a Brave Sword?
Watch IZUMO OVA first — Izumo: Flash of a Brave Sword is a direct sequel.
Is Izumo: Flash of a Brave Sword based on a visual novel?
Yes. Izumo: Flash of a Brave Sword adapts the visual novel.
Where can I watch Izumo: Flash of a Brave Sword?
Izumo: Flash of a Brave Sword is listed on Crunchyroll. Availability varies by region — check the streaming links on this page.