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Thunderbolt Fantasy: The Sword of Life and Death

8.020171h 15mMovieActionFantasyAnimation

A theatrical spinoff of the 'Thunderbolt Fantasy' television series which explores the backstory of Shā Wú Shēng, the Screaming Phoenix Killer, and bridges the events of the first and second seasons.

DirectorsGen Urobuchi·Cheng Pao-pin
WriterGen Urobuchi
ProducersYi Fang Chen·Hiroe Nakahara

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Availability shown for United States · rights vary by country

Cast · Directed by Gen Urobuchi

JSJunichi Suwabe
Junichi Suwabe
Shāng Bù Huàn (Shō Fu Kan) (voice)
KTKohsuke Toriumi
Kohsuke Toriumi
Lǐn Xuě Yā (Rin Setsu A) (voice)
ATAyahi Takagaki
Ayahi Takagaki
Xiē Yīng Luò (voice)
HTHaruka Tomatsu
Haruka Tomatsu
Liè Mèi (voice)
HYHiroki Yasumoto
Hiroki Yasumoto
Cán Xiōng (voice)
ICIsshin Chiba
Isshin Chiba
Tĕ Dí Xiān (voice)
KKKatsuyuki Konishi
Katsuyuki Konishi
Líng Yá (voice)
NHNobuyuki Hiyama
Nobuyuki Hiyama
Shā Wú Shēng (Setsu Mu Shō) / Míng Fèng Jué Shā (Mei Hō Kett Satsu) (voices)
RKRikiya Koyama
Rikiya Koyama
Shòu Yún Xiāo (voice)
STSatoshi Tsuruoka
Satoshi Tsuruoka
Shāng Bù Huàn impostor (voice)
SHShow Hayami
Show Hayami
Huò Shì Míng Huáng (voice)
TNTakanori Nishikawa
Takanori Nishikawa
Làng Wú Yaó (voice)

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Thunderbolt Fantasy: The Sword of Life and Death — streaming FAQ

Which OTT platform streams Thunderbolt Fantasy: The Sword of Life and Death?

Thunderbolt Fantasy: The Sword of Life and Death is streaming on Crunchyroll in United States. It's not currently on Netflix.

Is Thunderbolt Fantasy: The Sword of Life and Death on Netflix?

No, Thunderbolt Fantasy: The Sword of Life and Death is not on Netflix in United States as of September 2026. It's currently on Crunchyroll.

Is Thunderbolt Fantasy: The Sword of Life and Death on Amazon Prime Video?

No, Thunderbolt Fantasy: The Sword of Life and Death isn't on Amazon Prime Video in United States right now. It's on Crunchyroll instead.

Where can I watch Thunderbolt Fantasy: The Sword of Life and Death for free?

Thunderbolt Fantasy: The Sword of Life and Death is available on Crunchyroll in United States, but you'll need an active subscription — there's no free option right now.

Is there a sequel to Thunderbolt Fantasy: The Sword of Life and Death?

Yes — Thunderbolt Fantasy: The Sword of Life and Death is followed by Thunderbolt Fantasy: Bewitching Melody of the West (2019) in the Thunderbolt Fantasy Collection.

Is there a prequel to Thunderbolt Fantasy: The Sword of Life and Death?

Thunderbolt Fantasy: The Sword of Life and Death is the first film in the Thunderbolt Fantasy Collection.

Is Thunderbolt Fantasy: The Sword of Life and Death part of a trilogy?

Yes — Thunderbolt Fantasy: The Sword of Life and Death is part of a trilogy, alongside Thunderbolt Fantasy: Bewitching Melody of the West (2019) and Thunderbolt Fantasy: The Final Chapter (2025).

How many movies are in the Thunderbolt Fantasy Collection?

There are 3 films in the Thunderbolt Fantasy Collection: Thunderbolt Fantasy: The Sword of Life and Death (2017), Thunderbolt Fantasy: Bewitching Melody of the West (2019) and Thunderbolt Fantasy: The Final Chapter (2025).