Sword for Truth

Japanese OVA

Sword for Truth

Genre| Chanbara
Original video animation
Directed by| Osamu Dezaki (uncredited)
Produced by| Hiroshi Matsuzono
Naoko Takahashi
Noriaki Ikeda
Tetsu Dezaki
Takeshi Tamiya
Written by| Takeshi Narumi
Music by| Toshiyuki Watanabe
Studio| Toei Animation
Magic Bus
Licensed by|

* NA / UK: Manga Entertainment

Released| December 28, 1990
Runtime| 49 minutes

Sword for Truth (修羅之介斬魔剣死鎌紋の男, Shuranosuke Zanmaken-shi kama mon no otoko; lit. "Shuranosuke the Demon: Man of the Death Scythes Crest") is a 1990 OVA chanbara film directed by an uncredited Osamu Dezaki, who was credited as storyboard artist under the alias "Tsutomu Dezaki". The film is based on a series of novels by Takeshi Narumi.

Sword for Truth was released to a largely negative reception in the United Kingdom and the United States, where it was marketed by Manga Entertainment in lieu of their successful release of Ninja Scroll.[1]

## Plot

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Shuranosuke Sakaki, a ronin who wears the mark of two crossed scythes, is hired by the Nakura Clan to rescue Princess Mayu from the Seki Ninja. During his quest, he faces the Seki Ninja's deadliest assassins as he attempts to rescue her. Meanwhile, Marouji, an assassin who kills his targets with his jujutsu skills also carries out his own missions. Sakaki succeeds in rescuing Princess Mayu, but on their return, Lord Daizen orders the execution of Sakaki to hide his involvement with the princess. However, Princess Mayu stops the execution before she suddenly collapses, coughing up blood after being poisoned by the Seki Ninja. Sakaki refuses his reward and leaves the Nakura Clan in disgust. Later, Sakaki crosses paths with the assassin Marouji, both with the strong smell of blood about them.

## Cast

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Character  | Japanese  | English
(CTV Studios/Manga UK, 1998)[2]

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Shuranosuke Sakaki | Kazuhiko Inoue | Eric Flynn
Princess Mayu | Rei Sakuma | Julia Brahms
Maroji | Tesshô Genda | Frank Rozelaar-Green
Daizen Imura | Kazuhiko Kishino | Garrick Hagen
Gunbei Tashiro | Masashi Sugawara | Alan Blyton
Kagero | Ginzô Matsuo
Oren | Run Sasaki | Sarah Wateridge
Okuni | Toshiko Fujita | Lesley Rooney
Narrator | Kiyoshi Kobayashi | Peter Marinker

## References

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1. ^ ""Forgotten" Anime #35: "Sword For Truth" (1990)". Cartoon Research. Retrieved April 29, 2017.
2. ^ "Sword for Truth (movie)". Crystalacids. Retrieved April 29, 2017.

## External links

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* Anime and manga portal
* 1990s portal

* Sword for Truth (anime) at Anime News Network's encyclopedia
* Sword for Truth at IMDb

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Works directed by Osamu Dezaki

Animated series|

* Ashita no Joe (1970–1971)
* Hazedon (1972–1973)
* Jungle Kurobe (1973)
* Karate Master (1973–1974)
* Aim for the Ace! (1973–1974)
* Gamba no Bōken (1975)
* Nobody's Boy: Remi (1977–1978)
* Treasure Island (1978–1979)
* The Rose of Versailles (1980)
* Ashita no Joe 2 (1980–1981)
* Space Adventure Cobra (1982–1983)
* Mighty Orbots (1984)
* Bionic Six (1987)
* Dear Brother (1991–1992)
* In the Beginning: The Bible Stories (1997)
* Hakugei: Legend of the Moby Dick (1997)
* The Snow Queen (2005–2006)
* Ultraviolet: Code 044 (2008)
* Genji Monogatari Sennenki (2009)

Animated films|

* Aim for the Ace! (1979)
* Ashita no Joe (1980)
* Nobody's Boy: Remi (1980)
* The Rose and Women of Versailles (1980)
* Ashita no Joe 2 (1981)
* Space Adventure Cobra: The Movie (1982)
* Golgo 13: The Professional (1983)
* A Time Slip of 10000 Years: Prime Rose (1983)
* The Seven Friends of Gamba (1984)
* Sweet Sea (1985)
* Treasure Island (1987)
* Lupin III: Bye-Bye Liberty Crisis (1989)
* Lupin III: Mystery of the Hemingway Papers (1990)
* Lupin III: Steal Napoleon's Dictionary! (1991)
* Lupin III: From Russia With Love (1992)
* Lupin III: The Pursuit of Harimao's Treasure (1995)
* Black Jack: The Movie (1996)
* Eiyuu Banka Koushi-den (1996)
* Hamtaro Movie 1: Adventures in Ham-Ham Land (2001)
* Hamtaro Movie 2: The Captive Princess (2002)
* Hamtaro Movie 3: Miracle in Aurora Valley (2003)
* Hamtaro Movie 4: Fairy Tale (2004)
* Air (2005)
* Clannad (2007)

OVAs|

* One-pound Gospel (1988)
* Kasei Yakyoku (1989)
* Aim for the Ace! Final Stage (1989–1990)
* B.B. (1990–1991)
* Sword for Truth (1990)
* Sohryuden: Legend of the Dragon Kings (1991–1992)
* Takarajima Memorial - Yūnagi to Yobareta Otoko (1992)
* Black Jack (1993–1996)
* Golgo 13: Queen Bee (1998)

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OVAs/ONAs|

* Tongari Bōshi no Memoru: Marielle no Hōsekibako (1985)
* Transformers: Scramble City (1986)
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* Crying Freeman (1988–1994)
* Be-Bop High School (1990–1995)
* Hana no Asuka-gumi! Loenly Cats Battle Royale (1990)
* Transformers: Zone (1990)
* Hengen Taima Yakō Karura Mau! Sendai Kokeshi Enka (1990–1991)
* Utsunomiko: Heaven Chapter (1990–1992)
* Sword for Truth (1990)
* Vampire Wars (1991)
* Psychic Wars (1991)
* Sukeban Deka (1991)
* 3×3 Eyes (1991–1992)
* Kamen Rider SD (1993)
* Dragon Ball Z Side Story: Plan to Eradicate the Saiyans (1993)
* The Human Revolution (1995–2004)
* Angel Densetsu (1996)
* Jigoku Sensei Nūbē (1998–1999)
* Denshin Mamotte Shugogetten! (2000–2001)
* Saint Seiya: Hades (2002–2008)
* Kanon Kazahana (2003)
* Interlude (2004)
* Ojamajo Doremi Na-i-sho (2004)
* Re: Cutie Honey (2004)
* Iriya no Sora, UFO no Natsu (2005)
* Eko Eko Azarak (2007)
* Red Colored Elegy (2007)
* One Piece: Romance Dawn Story (2008)
* Pretty Cure All Stars: GoGo Dream Live (2008)
* One Piece Film Strong World: Episode 0 (2009)
* Halo Legends: Odd One Out (animated sequence) (2010)
* Dragon Ball: Plan to Eradicate the Super Saiyans (2010)
* Kyousougiga (2011–2012)
* The Kindaichi Case Files: The Black Magic Murders (2012–2013)
* Sailor Moon Crystal (2014–2015)
* Saint Seiya: Soul of Gold (2015)
* Robot Girls Z+ (2015)
* Kado: Beyond Information (2018)
* Super Dragon Ball Heroes (2018–present)
* Saint Seiya: Saintia Shō (2018–2019)
* Ojamajo Doremi: Owarai Gekijō (2019–2020)
* Kagaku Manga Survival (2019)
* Knights of the Zodiac: Saint Seiya (2019–present)
* Digimon Adventure 20th Memorial Story (2019–2020)
* Akuma-kun (2023)
* Koisuru One Piece (2025)

TV specials|

* Dracula: Sovereign of the Damned (1980)
* Hashire Melos! (1981)
* Kyoufu Densetsu Kaiki! Frankenstein (1981)
* Showdown! The 7 Justice Supermen vs. The Space Samurais (1984)
* The Three-Eyed One: Prince in the Devil Island (1985)
* Saint Elmo – Hikari no Raihousha (1986)
* Dragon Ball Z: Bardock – The Father of Goku (1990)
* Dragon Ball Z: The History of Trunks (1993)
* Sailor Moon SuperS specials (1995)
* Dragon Ball GT: A Hero's Legacy (1997)
* One Piece (2000–2018)
* Digital Monster X-Evolution (2005)
* The Kindaichi Case Files (2007)
* Dream 9 Toriko & One Piece & Dragon Ball Z Super Collaboration Special!! (2013)

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Television series|

* Wonder Beat Scramble (1986)
* Kiko-chan's Smile (1996–1997)
* Burn-Up Excess (1997–1998)
* Sexy Commando Gaiden (1998)
* Weiß Kreuz (1998)
* Go! Go! Itsutsugo Land (2001–2002)
* Demon Lord Dante (2002)
* Cinderella Boy (2003)
* Damekko Dōbutsu (2005)
* Patalliro Saiyuki! (2005)
* Play Ball (2005)
* Play Ball 2nd (2006)
* Cobra the Animation (2010)
* Even a Dad Still Wants It... (2019)
* Yo-kai Watch! (2019)
* Shoot! Goal to the Future (2022)
* The Aristocrat's Otherworldly Adventure: Serving Gods Who Go Too Far (2023)

OVA/ONAs|

* Wounded Man (1986–1988)
* Urusei Yatsura (#3–7, 1987–1989)
* Mahjong Hishō-den: Naki no Ryū (1988–1990)
* Cipher (1989)
* Riki-Oh (1989–1990)
* Carol (1990)
* Burning Blood (1990–1991)
* Mad Bull 34 (1990–1992)
* Sword for Truth (1990)
* Yūkan Club (1991)
* Boyfriend (1992)
* Legend of the Galactic Heroes (1996–1997, #89, 92, 95, 98, 101, 104, 107, 110)
* Dragoon (1997)
* Legend of the Galactic Heroes: A Hundred Billion Stars, A Hundred Billion Lights (1998, #1–4, 13–14, 20, 24)
* Legend of the Galactic Heroes: Spiral Labyrinth (1999–2000, #1–14, 16–17, 19–23, 27–28)
* Cobra the Animation (2008–2009)

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* They Were Eleven (1986)
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* Legend of the Galactic Heroes: Golden Wings (1992)
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