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Namakura Gatana

Synopsis: "Namakura Gatana" is an anime short film that tells the story of a lazy and clumsy samurai who tries to perform simple everyday tasks, but always ends up getting into trouble. With a combination of comedy and action, the anime amusingly portrays the misadventures of this clumsy samurai and his attempts to deal with the simplest situations, which become real challenges for him.

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- Information
- Trailer/OP
- Curiosities
- Manga and Products
- Characters
- Summary
- FAQ
- Games, OVAs, Movies
- Meaning
- Related
- FAQ

Information

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Anime Names

  • Anime Name: Namakura Gatana
  • Anime Name in Japanese: なまくら刀（塙凹内名刀之巻）
  • Anime Name in English: The Dull Sword
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Production information

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Anime Information

  • Type: Movie
  • Episodes: 1
  • Date: 30-jun.-17
  • Genres: Comédia, Samurai
  • Subjects: Comedy
  • Target: Shounen

Anime Reviews

  • note: 5.49
  • Popularity: 6461

Video Trailer/Opening

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  • Cover: https://cdn.myanimelist.net/images/anime/1959/109257.jpg
  • Date: 2024-04-17T19:03:05-03:00

    • Curiosities

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    Manga and Products from Namakura Gatana

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    Main Characters

    Below is the main characters of: "Namakura Gatana"With your voice actors and a brief description of the character: 

    • Namakura-sensei: A skilled and mysterious swords master, known for his cold and calculating personality.
    • Renjiro: Namakura-sensei's disciple, determined to prove his skills and follow his master's steps.
    • Kanna: A young warrior who joins Namakura-sensei and Renjiro's journey, showing great skill in the art of the sword.
    • Akio: A rival of Renjiro who seeks to surpass him at all costs, creating an intense rivalry between the two.
    • Hikari: A mysterious priestess who gets involved in the conflicts of Namakura-sensei and his disciples, with unexpected powers and a dark past.

    Summary and events

    • An elderly man buys a sword, but is deceived and receives a piece of bamboo.
    • He goes to a blacksmith to fix the sword, but the blacksmith also deceives him.
    • The elderly man finally gets a real sword and heads to a restaurant, where he gets into a fight.
    • He finally triumphs with his sword skills and earns the admiration of everyone in the restaurant.

    What happens in the end?

    Namakura Gatana was an anime short film released in 1917 and directed by Jun'ichi Kōuchi. The story is a comedy that follows a clumsy samurai in his adventures. At the end of the work, the clumsy samurai finally manages to master his sword, the Namakura Gatana, and defeat his enemies. He realizes that, in fact, it was not the sword that was clumsy, but himself. With that, he becomes a skilled samurai respected by everyone around him. The film ends with the samurai walking towards the sunset, ready for new adventures and challenges. The audience is left with the feeling that the character has matured and is prepared to face any challenge that comes his way.

    Games, Movies, OVAs and Specials

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    Meaning of Namakura Gatana

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    なまくら刀（塙凹内名刀之巻）
    • なまくら (Namakura) - means "tedious" or "blind".
    • 刀 (Katana) - means "sword".
    The name of the anime "なまくら刀（塙凹内名刀之巻）" can be translated as "Blind Sword". The term "Blind Sword" refers to a situation in which a sword (a sharp and powerful object) becomes ineffective due to a lack of skill or inability to use it effectively. This suggests that the anime may address the theme of people with great potential or power, but for some reason are unable to use it properly, resulting in frustrating or challenging situations.

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    FAQ - Frequently Asked Questions

    Namakura Gatana has a total of 1 episodes. This number may not represent all seasons.
    You can watch the anime Namakura Gatana on Crunchyroll, Netflix, or any other streaming site where the work is available. Availability will depend on your current location.
    The decision to produce new seasons of the anime Namakura Gatana usually depends on various factors, such as DVD/Blu-ray sales, merchandise, popularity of the original material. This information can be found throughout the page. The anime's popularity reached on "MyAnimeList" the following number of members: 6461