KEY POINTS

  • Musashi is shocked after he is struck by his past
  • "Orient" Episode 9 is airing Wednesday
  • The episode will stream on Crunchyroll

Musashi relives his traumatic past as his body turns into black ore in "Orient" Episode 9. The new episode is titled "A Bushi's Way of Life."

The official website has released the synopsis of Episode 9. Musashi is dealing with the shock of facing his past again. After falling into the depths of the mysterious cave, Musashi realizes he wants to be a Bushi because he cannot stay without Kojiro.

Elsewhere, Kojiro and Tsugumi, who are heading for the extermination of the demon god, encounter a sword burglar.

They will partake in sword hunting in which one has to kill the sword owner to take away the power of the demon iron sword.

Later, in "Orient" Episode 9, it is revealed that the burglar is Shiro, and his prime purpose is to take Kojiro with him for Musashi.

Meanwhile, Nanao, who is Shiro's servant, also participates in the clash against Tsugumi and Kojiro.

"During the Warring States era, the feuding generals were suddenly struck down one after another by the demonic Kishin. In the 150 years since groups of individuals have continued to resist Kishin control. They are called Bushi bands. When they were young, Musashi and Kojiro would hear tales about the Bushi from Kojiro's father, and the two of them dream to form the strongest Bushi band," the official series synopsis read, according to Crunchyroll.

"One day, as Musashi struggles with his choices, he witnesses humans being torn apart by oni. Forced to face the truth, Musashi rises up against the powerful oni to make his dream with Kojiro come true!" the synopsis continued.

The cast of "Orient" anime includes Sōma Saitō as Kojiro Kanemaki, Yuuma Uchida as Musashi, Wataru Hatano as Hideo Kosameda, Satoshi Hino as Naotora Takeda, Saori Ōnishi as Shunrai Yamamoto, Rie Takahashi as Tsugumi Hattori, Katsuyuki Konishi as Jisai Kanemaki, Hiro Shimono as Shirō Inukai, Haruki Ishiya as Aoshi Sanada and Azumi Waki as Nanao Inusaka.

Fans can watch "Orient" Episode 9 online on Crunchyroll starting Wednesday. The episode will live stream in Japanese with English subtitles.

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