Finished Time of Shura and looking for something similar? Here are 10 shows that fans actually recommend — especially if you're into Action and Historical.
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Fans who liked Time of Shura tend to recommend Katanagatari, Rurouni Kenshin, Samurai Champloo the most. If you're into Action and Historical, any of these are a solid pick.
Time of Shura has a 7.54 on MAL from 26,390 ratings. That's a solid score. Most people who give it a shot end up enjoying it.
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