In an alternate Edo-period Japan, humans, orcs, elves, and other races live side by side. Izo, a wandering samurai, meets Raiden, an orc swordsman seeking revenge for his master’s death. Together, they take on dangerous missions in a city ruled by crime and corruption. As they fight to survive, they uncover a conspiracy that threatens the fragile peace between races. The film blends samurai action with fantasy in a dark, gritty world.
Title: Bright: Samurai Soul
Year: 2021
Type: Animated Movie
Country: Japan
Language: Japanese
Director: Kyōhei Ishiguro
Writer: Michiko Yokote
Genre: Action, Fantasy, Samurai, Anime
Stars: Yūichi Nakamura (Izo), Kenjiro Tsuda (Raiden), Rie Kugimiya, Tomokazu Sugita, Yoko Hikasa, Junichi Suwabe
Runtime: 81 minutes
Streaming: Netflix (worldwide)