The manga 'Blade of the Immortal' by Hiroaki Samura began serialization in the Japanese magazine Monthly Afternoon.
The manga 'Blade of the Immortal,' consisting of 30 volumes, completed its serialization.
The anime adaptation of 'Blade of the Immortal' aired its first episode, bringing the manga story to television.
A live-action adaptation of 'Blade of the Immortal,' directed by Takashi Miike, was released in Japan.