Top Movies & TV Shows Similar to Sword of the Stranger List

  • Samurai Champloo - Both feature samurai action, a historical setting, and a unique blend of art styles.
  • Rurouni Kenshin: Trust & Betrayal - Explores similar themes of honor, redemption, and features intense sword fighting.
  • Blade of the Immortal - Focuses on a skilled swordsman and his struggles amidst historical conflict.
  • Demon Slayer: Kimetsu no Yaiba - Includes breathtaking action and deep character development in a historical fantasy setting.
  • Afro Samurai - Combines samurai themes with stunning visuals and intense storytelling.
  • The Last Samurai - Involves themes of samurai culture and epic battles in historical Japan.
  • Vinland Saga - Features a mix of action and character-driven stories set in historical times.
  • The Tale of the Princess Kaguya - Artistic animation style and storytelling similar to 'Sword of the Stranger'.
  • Ghost of Tsushima - While a video game, it features samurai themes, intense sword fights, and stunning visuals.
  • Hero - Epic martial arts film with beautiful visuals and themes of honor.
  • 13 Assassins - Features samurai action and is set in a historical Japanese context.
  • Shogun Assassin - Classic samurai action film with a focus on vengeance and stylized violence.
  • Yojimbo - A classic samurai film that presents themes of loyalty and betrayal.
  • One Piece - Features adventurous themes and epic battles in a culturally rich setting.
  • The Samurai - Focuses on the life of a samurai and includes themes of duty and sacrifice.
  • Ninja Scroll - Action-packed anime with historical elements and strong characters.
  • Mugen no Junin (Blade of the Immortal) - Similar focus on a lone warrior and intricate swordplay in a historical context.
  • The Hidden Fortress - A classic film with samurai elements and a strong narrative focus.
  • Mugen no Junin: Immortal - Explores similar thematic materials of revenge and sword fighting.
  • Basilisk: The Kouga Ninja Scrolls - Samurai action and rival clans exploring deep personal struggles.
  • Kagaku Ninjatai Gatchaman - Features stylized action similar to the visually impressive sword fights in 'Sword of the Stranger'.
  • Nioh - Action-focused with samurai and mythical elements in a historical Japan setting.
  • Fairy Tail - Adventure and epic battles, focusing on friendships and bravery amongst characters.
  • Kaze no Tani no Naushika (Nausicaä of the Valley of the Wind) - Artistic visuals and storytelling reminiscent of the themes in 'Sword of the Stranger'.
  • Shiki - Contains darker themes and utilizes intense storytelling much like 'Sword of the Stranger'.
  • Hellsing Ultimate - Features stylized action and complex characters, with darker undertones.
  • Ain't No Grave - Involves narratives of vengeance and personal journey like the protagonist in 'Sword of the Stranger'.
  • The Wolf Brigade - Explores strong themes of duty and struggle in an intense narrative.
  • Hakuouki: Demon of the Fleeting Blossom - Features samurai figures and incorporates historical themes with action.
  • Re:Creators - Involves characters from various settings, creating dramatic battles similar to the epic sword fights.
  • Akame ga Kill! - Intense battles and a narrative that focuses on rebellion against corrupt systems.
  • Kingdom - Epic historical action that includes battles and themes of leadership.
  • Gintama - Mixes humor with action and adventure and includes samurai themes.
  • Moribito: Guardian of the Spirit - Beautifully animated fantasy series that includes themes of protection and journey.
  • Dororo - Combines action, deep character journeys, and historical elements.
  • Shin Kantai Kessen: Kōbō no Hashi - Includes elements of strategic battles and warriors in historical settings.
  • Reborn! (Katekyo Hitman Reborn!) - Features battles among characters with strong personal journeys and development.
  • Fallout: New Vegas - Although not a movie, its narrative-driven gameplay focuses on honor and decision-making similar to samurai themes.
  • Killing Bites - Explores dark themes and intense battle scenes between animal-human hybrids.

Last updated: 2024-09-25 17:22:57

# Name Year Country Genres IMDb Votes IMDb Rating Type Status CBFC
1
Samurai Champloo
Samurai Champloo
24 min
SS 1 EP 26
2004 Japan 56416 8.5 Serie Ended TV-MA
2 2017 Japan 19627 6.7 Movie Released R
3
Demon Slayer: Kimetsu no Yaiba
Demon Slayer: Kimetsu no Yaiba
41 min
SS 5 EP 63
2019 Japan 161812 8.6 Serie Returning Series TV-MA
4
Afro Samurai
Afro Samurai
25 min
SS 1 EP 5
2007 United States of America 18510 7.6 Serie Ended TV-MA
5 2003 New Zealand 476104 7.8 Movie Released
6
Vinland Saga
Vinland Saga
25 min
SS 2 EP 48
2019 Japan 78541 8.8 Serie Returning Series TV-MA
7 2013 Japan 55200 8 Movie Released PG
8
Hero
Hero
99 min
2002 China 188490 7.9 Movie Released
9
13 Assassins
13 Assassins
141 min
2010 Japan 69117 7.5 Movie Released R
10 1980 Japan 11381 7.3 Movie Released
11
Yojimbo
Yojimbo
110 min
1961 Japan 132842 8.2 Movie Released NR
12
One Piece
One Piece
24 min
SS 22 EP 1124
1999 Japan 252291 9 Serie Returning Series TV-14
13
The Samurai
The Samurai
80 min
2014 Germany 1723 5.7 Movie Released NR
14
Ninja Scroll
Ninja Scroll
94 min
1993 Japan 41263 7.8 Movie Released R
15 1958 Japan 42793 8.1 Movie Released
16
Fairy Tail
Fairy Tail
25 min
SS 8 EP 328
2009 Japan 28717 7.9 Serie Ended TV-14
17
Shiki
Shiki
25 min
SS 1 EP 22
2010 Japan 4007 7.6 Serie Ended TV-MA
18
Hellsing Ultimate
Hellsing Ultimate
49 min
SS 1 EP 10
2006 Japan 27496 8.2 Serie Ended TV-MA
19
Re:Creators
Re:Creators
25 min
SS 1 EP 22
2017 Japan 1205 6.9 Serie Ended TV-14
20
Akame ga Kill!
Akame ga Kill!
24 min
SS 1 EP 24
2014 Japan 30926 7.8 Serie Ended TV-MA
21
Kingdom
Kingdom
51 min
SS 2 EP 13
2019 South Korea 55847 8.3 Serie Ended TV-MA
22
Gintama
Gintama
24 min
SS 11 EP 367
2006 Japan 15869 8.7 Serie Ended TV-14
23 2007 Japan 2975 8.2 Serie Ended TV-PG
24
Dororo
Dororo
24 min
SS 1 EP 24
2019 Japan 21323 8.2 Serie Ended TV-MA
25
Killing Bites
Killing Bites
25 min
SS 1 EP 12
2018 Japan 643 6.3 Serie Ended
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