Touken Ranbu 2 (2023)

Other name: 刀剣乱舞2, 映画刀剣乱舞-黎明-, Eiga Touken Ranbu Reimei, Touken Ranbu: The Movie 2

Description:

Touken Ranbu 2 transports audiences to the year 995, where a crucial event unfolds after a secret discussion between Fujiwara Michinaga and Abe Seimei. Legendary warrior Minamoto Yorimitsu receives a direct order to confront and subjugate the fearsome ghost Shutendoji, residing on Oe Mountain. Yet, Yorimitsu's mission quickly becomes complicated when he and his men encounter unexpected adversaries: a group of handsome, enigmatic warriors. These include Mikazuki Munechika, Yamanbagiri Kunihiro, Heshikiri Hasebe, and Honebami Toushirou. Far from helping with the ghost, these mysterious strangers have a singular, vital purpose: they are dedicated to protecting the integrity of history itself. Inspired by the renowned Touken Ranbu collectible card video game, this epic tale pits ancient heroes against guardians of time in a battle to safeguard the past.

Airs On: Mar 31, 2023

Director: Yakumo Saiji [耶雲哉治]

Country: Japanese

Status: Upcoming

Released: 2023

Genre:Action; Fantasy; Historical; Martial Arts; Swordsman