Product Details

• Actors: Laura Bailey, John Burgmeier
• Directors: Christopher Bevins
• Format: Box set, Color, Subtitled, Widescreen
• Language: Japanese, English
• Region: Region 1 (U.S. and Canada only. Read more about DVD formats.)
  
• Number of discs: 2
• Rating: NR (Not Rated)
• Studio: Funimation
• DVD Release Date: March 31, 2009
• Run Time: 300 minutes
• Average Customer Review: 3.5 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (15 customer reviews)
• ASIN: B001ON57N2
• Amazon.com Sales Rank: #22,994 in Movies & TV (See Bestsellers in Movies & TV)
• For more information about "Shigurui: Death Frenzy Complete Box Set [Blu-ray]" visit the Internet Movie Database (IMDb)

Editorial Reviews

Product Description

Based upon the historical short story Suruga-jou Gozen Jiai from one of Japan’s most prolific authors, Nanjo Norio.

Two damaged warriors wear the scars of a twisted and violent past. Bitter rivals for the secrets of their master’s sword and the right to his daughter, these samurai inflict wounds on each other that would destroy lesser men. The final chapter of their saga unfolds within a brutal samurai tournament, a gruesome contest arranged to satisfy the bloodlust of a cruel tyrant overlord. The disfigured legends of the blade must summon the strength for one last battle – a final lesson in the artistry of violence where nothing is more beautiful than the kill.

The Complete Series Set includes:

24-page booklet with interviews, historical notes and in-depth story outline

Marathon Play Feature

Actor and Director Episode Commentaries

Production Artwork Galleries

Textless Songs

Customer Reviews

Most Helpful Customer Reviews

7 of 8 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars Everything typical has been addressed and made better, May 14, 2009

By	Kurt Ackerman (Westchester, IL United States) - See all my reviews (REAL NAME)

Shigurui: Death Frenzy Complete Box Set [Blu-ray]

This is a title that seemed to come out of nowhere, and it was great from the start. How could this have been passed up by me?
Yes, the story revolves around early dynasty Japan and Samurai, but it is not what I expected, or have really seen before.
First off, unlike most Anime, the music is absolutely excellent, and makes this story dark, brooding and mysterious. It is deep and effective. No goofy J-pop teenager whailing her head off here, just dynamic and powerful, as soundtrack should be.
Second, the figure detail is better than the box lets on. There's a wealth of art in this story, and the stylization of the drawing, painting, and even 3D varies regularly, without jumping around so much you get dizzy.
Really, they may use only subtle 3D techniques, but they are gorgeous.
Lastly is the story. I actually read a review here that said it was "slow". Perhaps it could be seen that way, but only if you're looking for a sword fighting frenzy. This is so much more than action. I just have to say that these writers know how to do what is missing from most anime, and that is how to create depth without needing a saga of episodes to successfully develop the characters and plot. From the very first episode, I was hooked. I've been watching anime since the beginning, and this is one that I'm buying on Blu-ray. The dialogue and sets, the tension, the darkness, and the violence all have space to breathe, and flow together very well.
Put all these elements together and you have a viewing experience that no anime fan will easily forget. This is going on my top 20 list, and certainly is my favorite Samurai anime of all time. (Yes, better than Samurai 7, and better than Sword of the Stranger, just to name a few.) It's simply darker, deeper, and more mature on many levels. Sound like your style? Good, then buy it and help the industry.

3 of 3 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars Artistic and gory anime, May 8, 2009

By	Skyler Brown "Battle AXE Bob" (AMERICA!!!) - See all my reviews (REAL NAME)

I dont get why people would give it anything less than five stars. I've only watched 1 disk and i could not watch the other one and still be happy with this purchase. It is a beautifully done anime with intense visuals. Both artistic and gory. At first i didn't understand what was going on because it starts at the end. But once it goes into the real story you are so caught up in what is going on that i couldn't stop watching. I watched the entire first disk in one sitting after dinner. By far one of my new favorites. If you like more complex and mature anime, you will love this.

6 of 8 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars Well worth the price of a Blu-Ray player, April 9, 2009

By	M. Reis "boxmyth" (LA, CA United States) - See all my reviews (REAL NAME)

Visually amazing and a very well-told story. I can't recommend Shigurui on Blu-Ray enough.
So different than anything else out there, and completely enthralling.