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Format:MOVIE
Episodes:1
Episode Length:4 mins
Season:
Source:original
Estimated watch time
0h 4m
⚡ 1 days at 5 eps/day
Tags & Tropes
Samurai100%No Dialogue95%Swordplay90%Achromatic79%Male Protagonist64%Historical20%
overview details
Synopsis & Story
A samurai buys a dull sword from a merchant. He is quickly defeated by his intended victims due to his cheap sword and clumsiness. (Source: IMDB)
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Franchise Universe & Related Entries
Aniphoria guide
The Dull Sword: should you watch it?
At a glance
The Dull Sword has been poorly received, with an average AniList score of 48/100 — 10% of 2,372 ratings are 8/10 or higher.
Of the 4.1K AniList users who started it, 0.8% dropped it, so it is very rarely abandoned; 4K have finished it.
As a 4-minute film, it fits in a single evening.
Best for viewers who enjoy Comedy — especially samurai, no dialogue, swordplay, achromatic.
Where it fits in the series
- Start here. The Dull Sword is the first entry in its story.
- Watch next: Namakura Gatana: Kunoichi-hen (2017)
Main cast & creators
- Director
- Junichi Kouchi
The Dull Sword FAQ
- How long is The Dull Sword?
- The Dull Sword runs 4 minutes (4 minutes).
- Is The Dull Sword finished?
- Yes. The Dull Sword has finished airing — the final episode aired June 30, 1917.
- Is there a season 2 of The Dull Sword?
- Yes — the story continues in Namakura Gatana: Kunoichi-hen (2017).
- Is The Dull Sword based on a manga?
- No. The Dull Sword is an original anime story, not adapted from a manga or novel.
- Where can I watch The Dull Sword?
- The Dull Sword is listed on Japanese Film Archives. Availability varies by region — check the streaming links on this page.