Publisher Kodansha has launched a limited-time streaming campaign for the full 26-episode television anime adaptation of Mutsu Enmei-ryuu Gaiden: Shura no Toki. Available on the official Full Anime TV YouTube channel, all episodes are accessible to viewers free of charge. The special campaign commemorates the publication of Volume 19 of author Masatoshi Kawahara's spin-off manga, Mutsu Enmei-ryuu Ikaiden: Shura no Mon.
Three Generations of Unbeatable Martial Arts
Adapted from Kawahara's acclaimed manga universe, Mutsu Enmei-ryuu Gaiden: Shura no Toki chronicles the bloodline of the Mutsu family, practitioners of an ancient bare-handed martial art capable of defeating armed opponents without wielding a blade. The narrative is structured across three distinct historical sagas:
- Miyamoto Musashi Arc: Set in early Edo-period Japan, depicting intense clashes between the legendary swordsman and Mutsu Yakumo.
- Kanei Gozen Matches Arc: Set during the Kanei era, centering on political intrigue and duels involving Yagyu Jubei and Mutsu Takato.
- Bakumatsu Arc: Set during the turbulent fall of the Tokugawa shogunate, featuring encounters with Sakamoto Ryoma and the Shinsengumi.
Production Legacy & Availability
Produced by studio Studio Comet and originally broadcast in 2004, the series remains notable for its authentic martial arts choreography and faithful period settings. Viewers can watch the complete series through the official YouTube Playlist during the promotional period. In addition, sample chapters of Kawahara's related works are available through Kodansha's Magazine Pocket platform.
