The Dagger of Kamui
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The Dagger of Kamui (カムイの剣, Kamui no Ken) is a Japanese novel series by Tetsu Yano released by Kadokawa Shoten from 1984 to 1985.
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The Dagger of Kamui | |
カムイの剣 (Kamui no Ken) | |
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Genre | Action, Historical, Ninja |
Novel series | |
Written by | Tetsu Yano |
Illustrated by | Moribi Murano |
Published by | Kadokawa Shoten |
Imprint | Kadokawa Bunko |
Original run | 1984 – 1985 |
Volumes | 5 |
Anime film | |
Directed by | Rintaro |
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Written by | Mori Masaki |
Music by | Ryudo Uzaki |
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Licensed by | AnimEigo |
Released | March 9, 1985 |
Runtime | 132 minutes |
Film comic | |
Published by | Fujimi Shobo |
Imprint | Fujimi Comics |
Original run | January – March 1985 |
Volumes | 4 |
The series was adapted in 1985 into an anime film directed by Rintaro and animated by Madhouse. The screenplay was adapted by Mori Masaki, and character designs were created by Moribi Murano, who also illustrated the novel series. Takuo Noda directed the animation, and the music was composed by Ryūdō Uzaki and Eitetsu Hayashi.
The story begins during the Bakumatsu period of Japan in the last years of the Tokugawa Shogunate. It continues through the pre-Meiji period and refers to historical events such as the Boshin War, including the involvement of foreign governments, the Naval Battle of Hakodate, and the Meiji Restoration. There are also references to historical figures such as Captain Kidd, Saigō Takamori, Andō Shōzan, Oguri Kozukenosuke (Tadamasa), Geronimo, and Mark Twain.