• 2007
Takezo Kensei: Sword Saint

Summary A five-part documentary about Takezo Kensei. Interviews were conducted with experts, including Professor Donna Dorn (from the University of Chicago, Japanese Studies), Curator Tatsuya Atsumi (of the Museum of Cultural History in Tokyo, Japan), and Professor Karen Chamberlin (from the University of Cambridge's Literature Department). View more details

  • 2007

Takezo Kensei: Sword Saint

Directed : Unknown

Written : Unknown

Stars : John Rhys-Davies Joleen Lutz Linda Slade Mio Takada

All cast & crew

7.4

Details

Genres : Fantasy Drama Animation War Short

Release date : Aug 26, 2007

Countries of origin : United States

Language : English

Summary A five-part documentary about Takezo Kensei. Interviews were conducted with experts, including Professor Donna Dorn (from the University of Chicago, Japanese Studies), Curator Tatsuya Atsumi (of the Museum of Cultural History in Tokyo, Japan), and Professor Karen Chamberlin (from the University of Cambridge's Literature Department). View more details

Details

Genres : Fantasy Drama Animation War Short

Release date : Aug 26, 2007

Countries of origin : United States

Language : English

Photos

Takezo Kensei: Sword Saint (2007)

Episodes

View All Seasons
Episode 1 • Dec 31, 1969
Chapter 1: The Battle of 12 Swords
Despite Japan's isolationist stance, Whitebeard ravaged the country from within. Culminating in an attack on Otsu, the overconfident Whitebeard marched into the town with only a handful of men. He was met by Kensei, who singlehandedly defeated the entire company. The battle was to become known as The Battle of 12 Swords.
Episode 2 • Dec 31, 1969
Chapter 2: The Trial of the Fire Scroll
After defeating Whitebeard, Kensei set out to find Whitebeard's Fire Scroll, which was said to contain many secrets, including the location of the Hidden Fortress.
Episode 3 • Dec 31, 1969
Chapter 3: The Trial of the Hidden Fortress
After completing the last two challenges, Kensei defeats the Black Bear, from whom he gains a map to Whitebeard's fortress. Before arriving, however, he is ambushed by the Snake Women.
Episode 4 • Dec 31, 1969
Chapter 4 Part I: Kensei and the Dragon
Before his trials, Kensei fell in love with a beautiful princess who made him swear to defend Japan from Whitebeard. To prepare, Kensei sought the Dragon of Kiso Mountain, who taught exceptional sword skills to those who truly needed to be taught. The Dragon taught Kensei and made him a "sword saint", but demanded that Kensei give what he loved most.
Episode 5 • Dec 31, 1969
Chapter 4 Part 2: Kensei and the Dragon
Though Kensei died in the arms of his love, exactly what happened next to him remains a mystery. Legend says that the Dragon, moved by Kensei's love and honor, replaced Kensei's heart and brought him back to life. Likewise, the identity of the princess is uncertain. One unpopular theory is that she is Yaeko, daughter of the sword maker, resident of Otsu, and the creator of the Kensei scrolls.
Episode 6 • Sep 23, 2007
Chapter 5: The Mystery of Kensei
Some believe that before his trials, Kensei was a savage and undisciplined figure, feared for his rage and temper. It is believed that it was Kensei's sword which focused his great talent. Little is known of the weapon's origin, though popular belief dictates that Kensei drew the sword from a field of solid ice, similar to the story of King Arthur. However, the actual existence of the sword and of Kensei himself were doubted for centuries, until 1977 when Daniel Linderman, of the Linderman Corporation, claimed to own the actual sword. Mystery once again shrouded the tale of Kensei when the sword was stolen from Linderman's archives, and Linderman was found dead in his office shortly thereafter. The sword was believed to be cursed, never meant to be owned or kept in one place.
Comments
Welcome to juqing comments! Please keep conversations courteous and on-topic. To fosterproductive and respectful conversations, you may see comments from our Community Managers.
Sign up to post
Sort by
Login to display more comments

This week's popular movies

David and Goliath

7.3
Generally favorable

Funan

6.9
Generally favorable

The Swallows of Kabul

7.5
Generally favorable

Daliás idök

7.3
Generally favorable

The Incredible Mr. Limpet

6.5
Generally favorable

Muhammad: The Last Prophet

7.5
Generally favorable

Wu Sheng Guan Gong

0
No rating

The Breadwinner

7.7
Generally favorable

The Siren

6.8
Generally favorable

The Pink Triangle

0
No rating

This week's popular TV shows

Final Approach

5.4
Mixed or average

Manny's Movie Macabre

0
No rating

Doctor Who: The Northern Doctor Adventures

0
No rating

Doctor Who: The Cravat Doctor Adventures

0
No rating

Henry Woodman Into the Multiverse

0
No rating

Veritas

0
No rating

The Sand Castle

0
No rating

Doctor Who: Transcending Time

0
No rating

To the Sky

6.2
Generally favorable

Mokke

6.7
Generally favorable

Edit Focus

The Breadwinner

The Breadwinner

In 2001, Afghanistan is under the control of the Taliban. When her father is captured, a determined young girl disguises herself as a boy in order to provide for her family.

  • Movies
Funan

Funan

The survival and the struggle of a young mother during the Khmer Rouge revolution, to find her 4-year-old son, torn from his family by the regime.

  • Movies
The Incredible Mr. Limpet

The Incredible Mr. Limpet

Meek and mild mannered bookkeeper Henry Limpet has few passions in life. It's mid-1941 and he would love to join the Navy but has been rated 4F. His friend George Stickle is in the Navy and lays it on pretty thick. If Henry could have one thing it would be to become a fish. While on a visit to Coney Island, Henry falls into the water and miraculously gets his wish. Now a fish, he makes friends, Ladyfish and Crusty the hermit crab and loves his new life. He also uses his abilities to help the US Navy locate and sink Nazi U-Boats, forcing the Germans to create a new weapon to deal with the Allies secret weapon. When years later the Navy finds intelligent activity among dolphins, they may also know who is teaching them.

  • Movies
Daliás idök

Daliás idök

The tragic medieval tale of a man of inhuman strength, fierce temper and a desire for noble knighthood. While on the run as a murderer, he finds new life as a knight, only to face disillusionment, the horrors of war and ugly human vices.

  • Movies
Muhammad: The Last Prophet

Muhammad: The Last Prophet

An account of the birth of Islam.

  • Movies
The Swallows of Kabul

The Swallows of Kabul

Summer 1998, Kabul in ruins is occupied by the Taliban. In love despite the daily violence and misery, Mohsen and Zunaira want to believe in the future. But a senseless act by Mohsen will upset their lives forever.

  • Movies
All Filters