Sword of the Stranger Director Interview by The Anime Network

Humberto Saabedra

ImageThe Anime network now hosts an interview with Masahiro Ando, director of the recently released Sword of the Stranger feature film which was screened this past March and subsequently released on Blu-Ray disc and DVD last month by Bandai Entertainment.

Highlights from the interview include his influences in film, the journey into the animation industry, and his in-depth exposition on the production of the film and fight choreography.

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