With breathtaking animation that keeps you at the edge of your seat, this classic tale from Studio BONES is a hidden gem of its time.

Set in feudal-era Japan, a young boy named Kotaro and his faithful dog Tobimaru are caught in the turmoil of a grim prophecy. At the request of the Ming Dynasty’s aging emperor, the boy is pursued by a band of formidable Chinese assassins. After escaping the destruction of the temple that took him in, he runs into a mysterious stranger who gets pulled into the chase.

When Kotaro’s dog is poisoned, the nameless stranger reluctantly accepts payment to escort them to a temple in Shirato. The unlikely companions form a bond over saving Tobimaru’s life, but unrest is brewing all around them. The Chinese assassins clash with the local lord as they build a religious tower, and a blond-haired, bloodthirsty swordsman among them seeks a worthy opponent. Chaos erupts when the assassins find Kotaro, and the Stranger must face his past before a horrible fate is met again.

Contains the film on DVD with both the English dub and the original Japanese track with English subtitles.

On-Disc extras (all exclusive to Blu-ray disc only): Making Of, Japanese Cast Interview, Pilot, TV and Cinema Trailers.

PRODUCT DETAILS

Release date: 23/07/2018
SRP: 17.99
Format:DVD
Audio (Main feature): English, Japanese
Subtitles: English
Region:2

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