Anime DetailsFINISHED
- Format
- film
- Runtime
- 9 min
- Status
- Finished
- Aired
- August 21, 1987
- Season
- Summer 1987
- Source
- Original story
- Studio
- Tezuka Productions
- Director
- Osamu Tezuka
- Original creator
- Osamu Tezuka
- Age rating
- PG — Teens 13 or older
- Country
- Japan
- AniList score
- 57/100
Tags & Tropes
Synopsis
A wandering samurai finds a straw dummy with a magical sword, which makes him overwhelmingly powerful but begins to drive him mad. (Source: Anime News Network)
Should you watch Muramasa?
Muramasa has been poorly received, with an average AniList score of 57/100 — 15% of 910 ratings are 8/10 or higher.
Of the 1.4K AniList users who started it, 1.3% dropped it, so it is very rarely abandoned; 1.4K have finished it.
As a 9-minute film, it fits in a single evening.
Best for viewers who enjoy Horror — especially swordplay.
Where to Watch Officially
A streaming link is not listed for this title yet.
Creators & key staff
- Original creator
- Osamu Tezuka
- Director
- Osamu Tezuka
- Series composition
- Osamu Tezuka
If you like Muramasa
Muramasa FAQ
How long is Muramasa?
Muramasa runs 9 minutes (9 minutes).
Is Muramasa finished?
Yes. Muramasa has finished airing — the final episode aired August 21, 1987.
Is Muramasa based on a manga?
No. Muramasa is an original anime story, not adapted from a manga or novel.
Who animated Muramasa?
Muramasa was animated by Tezuka Productions and directed by Osamu Tezuka.