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Movie poster: Thunderbolt Fantasy: The Sword of Life and Death (2017)
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Thunderbolt Fantasy: The Sword of Life and Death

2017 · 75 min Action Fantasy Animation
8.0 / 10 · TMDB

A sword without a master. A legend without a name. In the jianghu, a warrior's worth is measured by the blood on his blade and the secrets he carries to the grave. This 2017 action-fantasy animation follows two tales: a deadly swordsman accepting a final, impossible test, and a notorious killer recounting the job that defined—or defiled—his reputation. Elegant puppetry brings to life duels of dazzling speed and philosophical depth, where every parry speaks of honor and every thrust questions destiny. More than a clash of steel, it’s a meditation on the price of a legend and the weight of the sword in your hand.

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Original Title Thunderbolt Fantasy: 生死一劍
Year 2017
Country Japan, Taiwan
Genre Action, Fantasy, Animation
Director Gen Urobuchi
Runtime 75 min.
Rating TMDB: 8.0/10 (4 votes)

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The director blends traditional wuxia aesthetics with puppet animation, creating a stylized world where every motion feels deliberate and weighty. The atmosphere is thick with the tension of unsaid oaths and the glint of steel.

Fans of martial arts lore and visual experimentation will find much to admire. It evokes the feeling of reading a beautifully illustrated, morally ambiguous folktale. — MovieFinder Editorial

Director: Gen Urobuchi

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