The 2008 anime adaptation of Hiroaki Samura's Blade of the Immortal is now streaming on Hulu, complete with English dub and subtitle options. The series follows Manji, a disgraced samurai cursed with immortality and tasked by a mysterious nun to kill 1,000 evil men as penance for his past atrocities.
Produced by Bee Train, known for their work on Cowboy Bebop: The Knocking on Heaven's Door and Ghost in the Shell: Stand Alone Complex, the 13-episode run adapts the early arcs of the acclaimed seinen manga. Expect intense swordplay, a grim atmosphere, and a morally complex protagonist driven by a need for redemption.
While the anime adaptation concluded in 2008, it offers a solid entry point into the world of Manji, blending supernatural elements with grounded samurai action. A more recent live-action film adaptation also exists, but the anime provides a different take on the iconic manga.
