IMDb 7.4 2010 HD

Broken Blade: Scars from an Assassin’s Blade

Broken Blade: Scars from an Assassin’s Blade

2010
Action Animation Fantasy
50 min TV-14 Japan
5.292 / 10
7.4 IMDB

The inhabitants of the continent of Cruzon are born with the ability to freely control quartz. Technology based on this power allows them to perform a great multitude…

Personnel // Cast & Crew

Director Tetsuro Amino / Nobuyoshi Habara
Starring
Hiroshi Kamiya / Chiwa Saito / Minoru Shiraishi / Kazuya Nakai / Takuma Terashima / Yuichi Nakamura / Tomoya Kawai / Kana Hanazawa

How Viewers Describe This Film

Common themes and sentiments

intriguing unique solid functional compelling good average imaginative action-packed character-driven world-building

Reviews

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Anya Sharma
Apr 29, 2026
3.5 / 5
3.5

The world of Cruzon, with its quartz-based technology and Golems, provides a fascinating backdrop for 'Broken Blade: Scars from an Assassin's Blade.' The central conflict, driven by Rygart Arrow's unusual lack of sorcery, offers a fresh perspective. The…

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Liam O'Connell
Apr 29, 2026
4.5 / 5
4.5

A genuinely captivating entry into the mecha-fantasy genre. 'Broken Blade: Scars from an Assassin's Blade' distinguishes itself with a unique magic system and the impressive Golem designs. The narrative expertly weaves political intrigue with personal struggle, anchored by…

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Sophia Chen
Apr 29, 2026
3.0 / 5
3.0

At its heart, 'Broken Blade: Scars from an Assassin's Blade' is a story about a protagonist who doesn't fit in. Rygart Arrow's status as an 'un-sorcerer' in a quartz-dependent society is an intriguing hook. The film presents a…

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Marcus Bellweather
Apr 29, 2026
4.0 / 5
4.0

This animated feature plunges viewers into a richly imagined world where crystal power dictates destiny. 'Broken Blade: Scars from an Assassin's Blade' excels in its visual design and the unique premise of Golems powered by quartz. The narrative,…

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Eleanor Vance
Apr 29, 2026
3.5 / 5
3.5

The world-building in 'Broken Blade: Scars from an Assassin's Blade' is its most striking feature. The concept of quartz manipulation powering a society, complete with mobile Golems, offers a fresh take on fantasy mechanics. While the plot, revolving…

FAQs

The film establishes a unique power system centred on the inhabitants' innate ability to control quartz. This crystal manipulation is not just a magical element but the foundation of their society and technology, enabling everything from basic tasks to piloting advanced Golems. The narrative cleverly uses this system to create conflict and character arcs, particularly through Rygart, the 'un-sorcerer,' whose inability to use quartz highlights the system's exclusivity and its societal implications.