Series synopsis
Full Metal Daemon Muramasa is an American action & adventure mystery war & politics animation television series that premiered on August 24, 2021. It was created by Narahara Ittetsu. It stars Takuma Terashima, Haruka Shimazaki, Yuko Goto and Yuuki Kajita.
Since time immemorial, warriors called musha have ruled the battlefield, granted supernatural power by their enchanted suits of armor - tsurugi. Kageaki Minato is one such musha, driven by duty to don his crimson armor and challenge the greatest evils of an age. But though madmen and tyrants fall to his blade, never will he claim that his battle is right. For the tsurugi he wields is cursed Muramasa, which five centuries ago brought ruin to the land, and innocent blood is the price it demands in ...
Premise
Since time immemorial, warriors called musha have ruled the battlefield, granted supernatural power by their enchanted suits of armor - tsurugi. Kageaki Minato is one such musha, driven by duty to don his crimson armor and challenge the greatest evils of an age. But though madmen and tyrants fall to his blade, never will he claim that his battle is right. For the tsurugi he wields is cursed Muramasa, which five centuries ago brought ruin to the land, and innocent blood is the price it demands in exchange for its terrible might.
"Where there are demons, I slay them. Where there are saints, I slay them."
These words are an oath, the unbreakable Law binding him to his armor. But they also tell the story of his past, and of the future to come. Rooted in traditional warrior philosophy and packed full of action, drama, and humor
Cast and characters
Leading cast
- Takuma Terashima as Minato Kageaki
- Haruka Shimazaki as Muramasa
- Yuko Goto as Hikaru Minato
- Yuuki Kajita as Chachamaru Ashikaga
- Hikaru Midorikawa as Ichizou Sorimachi
Episodes
This series spans 1 season with 9 episodes.
| Season | Episodes | First aired | Last aired |
|---|---|---|---|
| Season 1 | 9 | August 24, 2021 | October 19, 2021 |
| Episode | Title | Air date |
|---|---|---|
| 1 |
The Crimson "This is Not a Story of Heros" Yuhi is a normal student whose classmate is kidnapped. Wanting to save him, Yuhi and his friends set out to search for their missing classmate. Knowing they need help, they enlist Officer Minato Kageaki to assist in the investigation as they try to find where he was taken. |
August 24, 2021 |
| 2 |
The Promised Chapter 2 shifts the setting to a mountainous village, introducing key characters like the Tsuguri smiths (Kanae, Sayo, Yagenta, Funa, Fuki) and the enigmatic Fuuma Kotarou, while exploring the "Law of Balance" and Minato's conflicting ideals as he battles Rokuhara forces and Kotarou, highlighting the cruel reality that defeating evil often requires sacrificing innocents, and hinting at deeper conflicts and the cursed nature of the Muramasa armor. |
August 31, 2021 |
| 3 |
The Avenger This Chapter shifts its focus to a high-stakes racing event at a racetrack, serving as a front for the Minato, Ayane, and Kanae to hunt the Ginseigou, introducing key Rokuhara generals like Raichou and Chachamaru, and setting up Minato to race in Muramasa's armor to infiltrate and understand the corrupted forces, all while deepening the lore and political intrigue of the warring factions in Yamato, revealing hidden agendas and escalating threats. |
September 7, 2021 |
Production
Release
| First aired | August 24, 2021 |
|---|---|
| Last aired | October 19, 2021 |
| Status | continue |