Sword of the Stranger is a 2007 Japanese anime feature film directed by Masahiro Andō and produced by Bones. The film follows Kotaro, a young boy who is hunted by a group of swordsmen from Ming Dynasty China for mysterious reasons. Among the group is a fearsome Western fighter named Luo-Lang, whose only desire is to find a worthy opponent. Due to circumstances, Kotaro and his dog meet Nanashi, a nameless ronin who is haunted by memories of his past which have led him to avoid drawing his sword ever again. When the Ming clash with a Sengoku-era feudal lord, a proud general, and monks... torn between faith and survival, the reason behind the Ming group's pursuit tests the bond between Kotaro and Nanashi. Nanashi/No Name Sword of the Stranger has appeared at international film festivals across the world.
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| Release date: | September 29, 2007 |
| Runtime: | 102 Minutes |
| Music by: | 佐藤直紀 |
| Genre: | Action, Animation, Adventure |