TV series

Kaze no Yojimbo

2001–2002 · 1 season

A slow-burning, atmospheric anime noir where a stranger quietly plays two gangs against each other in a town full of secrets.

Overview: George Kodama is investigating an incident that occurred in the small town of Kimujuku over 15 years ago. George is soon caught up in the middle of a bloody gang fight for control of the town.
How it feels: Tense, dark, cynical and melancholic. Measured and needs your attention.
About: Crime, power, deception, mystery
Content: Strong violence. Mild gore, sexual content and language.
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Tone: tensestrength 2 of 3
darkstrength 2 of 3
cynicalstrength 2 of 3
melancholicstrength 1 of 3
Pacing: measured, 2 of 4, from slow-burn to relentless
Attention: engaged, 3 of 4, from background-friendly to demanding
Themes: crime
power
deception
mystery
violence
Places: small town
Era: contemporary
Audience: adult
Form: serialised
Content intensity: Gore mild
Language mild
Violence strong
Sex mild