Shigurui (dub) Episode 1 Apr 2026

: Both men were once disciples of Iwamoto Kogan, Japan’s most fearsome swordsman, and were bitter rivals for the secrets of his school.

The premiere introduces the two main protagonists who share a deeply scarred history: : A stoic, one-armed swordsman. Irako Seigen : A blind samurai with a limp. Plot Highlights Shigurui (Dub) Episode 1

: The episode opens with the present-day tournament, showcasing the physical disfigurements of both fighters before flashing back to explain how they arrived at this point. : Both men were once disciples of Iwamoto

Includes John Swasey (Kogan), Justin Cook (Gennosuke), and J. Michael Tatum (Seigen) Watch Shigurui: Death Frenzy - Crunchyroll Plot Highlights : The episode opens with the

: Produced by Madhouse, the episode is noted for its extreme violence, anatomical detail, and a somber, unsettling tone that defines the "artistry of violence". Technical Details Director Hiroshi Hamasaki Studio Madhouse Source Manga by Takayuki Yamaguchi (based on Norio Nanjo's novel) Dub Cast