Immortality and Atonement: The Lore of Blade of the Immortal

In this podcast, we take a closer look at the world of Blade of the Immortal. We explore the central concept of immortality granted by the sacred bloodworms, tracing its roots back to the Japanese legend of the 800-year-old nun, Yaobikuni. We also discuss the anime's setting in the historical Edo period, a time of crisis for the samurai, and examine how these real-world inspirations influence the story's themes of violence, revenge, and the long search for atonement.