Blade of the Phantom Master

Blade of the Phantom Master (2004)

Shin angyo onshi

In the ashes of justice, two heroes stand alone!

Long ago, the legends say, there was a secret army. Unseen until needed, these warriors struck from the shadows, protecting justice and defending the Jushin Empire from both tyrants and thieves. They were called the Amen Osa, the Phantom Masters. But now Jushin has fallen, its kingdoms destroyed and its citizens left to the mercy of zombies, beasts and sadists. Yet from the ashes of destruction, a hero has appeared to defend the people. His name is unknown, and no man knows who he serves... but there are clues: the strange symbol he wears around his neck and the female living weapon he commands. Is he the last of the Amen Osa? The answer will be revealed when the Blade of the Phantom Master is unleashed!

Date of release
2004-11-26
TMDB
6.1 / 10 (24)
Runtime
1h 27m
Genres
Adventure, Animation, Fantasy, Science Fiction
Director
Joji Shimura

Casting

Interesting facts

Blade of the Phantom Master / is a South Korean-Japanese manga series written by Youn In-wan and illustrated by Yang Kyung-il. The story takes place in a world reminiscent of ancient Korea, and follows the Korean-folktale-inspired adventures of Munsu, one of the few remaining guardians against corruption and tyranny, as he seeks to find those responsible for the destruction of his country. It was serialized from 2001 to 2007 in South Korea and in Japan, and was adapted into an anime theatrical-release film in 2004 in a first-of-its-kind collaboration between Japan and South Korea.

Production

The premise and characters of Blade of the Phantom Master are heavily inspired by classic Korean tales, particularly the tragic, lesser-known version of The Legend of Chun Hyang, which drew criticism from some Korean readers for its dark tone. Youn also incorporated elements from stories such as amhaengeosa and historical figures like Heo Jun.

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