The complete 24-episode ONA series Blade of the Immortal, animated by LIDENFILMS, is now streaming on both Amazon Prime Video and HIDIVE, offering English dub and subtitle options on both platforms. The series plunges viewers into feudal Japan, following the immortal samurai Manji as he seeks to atone for his past by hunting down one thousand evil men, aided and burdened by supernatural bloodworms that grant him near-invincibility.
Adapted from Hiroaki Samura's acclaimed seinen manga, the series is packed with visceral swordplay, dark themes of revenge, and a touch of the supernatural. While not reaching the heights of some of its franchise brethren, the anime adaptation holds a respectable 7.45 on MyAnimeList from over 31,000 voters, lauded for its brutal action sequences and compelling anti-hero protagonist.
With all 24 episodes now available, viewers can experience Manji's bloody quest for redemption in its entirety. The story explores the heavy price of violence and the search for meaning in a brutal world, making it a solid choice for fans of mature samurai action.
