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10 Best Movies Like Abacus and Sword

If you loved Abacus and Sword, we've curated the perfect watchlist for you based on shared genres, themes, and directorial style.

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#1
Lone Wolf and Cub: White Heaven in Hell

Lone Wolf and Cub: White Heaven in Hell

1974★ 7.1

Why watch this? A perfect follow-up to Abacus and Sword for fans of Drama. It captures a similar adrenaline-pumping atmosphere.

With most of his family already dead at Ogami Itto's hands, Retsudo launches one final plot to destroy him, and when that fails, unleashes the fury of every remaining member of the...

#2
Bushido

Bushido

2024★ 7.5

Why watch this? A perfect follow-up to Abacus and Sword for fans of Drama. It captures a similar emotionally gripping atmosphere.

Kakunoshin, renowned for his skills with a sword and in the game of go, embodies the samurai code. Falsely accused of a theft, he is forced to become a lowly ronin. Years later, wh...

#3
After the Rain

After the Rain

2000★ 7.3

Why watch this? A perfect follow-up to Abacus and Sword for fans of Drama. It captures a similar emotionally gripping atmosphere.

A group of travelers is stranded in a small country inn when the river floods during heavy rains. As the bad weather continues, tensions rise amongst the trapped travelers....

#4
Samurai Rebellion

Samurai Rebellion

1967★ 8.2

Why watch this? A perfect follow-up to Abacus and Sword for fans of Drama. It captures a similar adrenaline-pumping atmosphere.

The mother of a feudal lord's only heir is kidnapped by the lord. Her husband and his samurai father must decide whether to accept the unjust decision, or risk death to rescue her....

#5
Samurai II: Duel at Ichijoji Temple

Samurai II: Duel at Ichijoji Temple

1955★ 7.1

Why watch this? A perfect follow-up to Abacus and Sword for fans of Drama. It captures a similar adrenaline-pumping atmosphere.

After years on the road establishing his reputation as Japan's greatest fencer, Takezo returns to Kyoto. Otsu waits for him, yet he has come not for her but to challenge the leader...

#6
Lone Wolf and Cub: Sword of Vengeance

Lone Wolf and Cub: Sword of Vengeance

1972★ 7.4

Why watch this? A perfect follow-up to Abacus and Sword for fans of Drama. It captures a similar adrenaline-pumping atmosphere.

Official Shogunate executioner Ogami Itto has been framed for disloyalty to the Shogunate by the Yagyu clan, against whom he now is waging a one-man war, along with his infant son,...

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