Shuranosuke Zanmaken: Shikamamon no Otoko
English title: Sword for Truth
Japanese title: 修羅之介斬魔劍 死鎌紋の男
Type: OVA
Source: Novel
Episodes: 1
Status: Finished Airing
Aired: Dec 28, 1990
Duration: 51 min
Rating: R+ - Mild Nudity
Studios: Magic Bus
Producers: Toei Video
Licensors: Manga Entertainment
Genres: Action, Supernatural, Suspense
Themes: Gore, Historical, Samurai

Shurannosuke Sakaki is a masterless samurai with a razor-sharp katana and a cold-hearted personality. Whenever you see the mark of two crossed scythes on his back, death is sure to follow. Because of his exceptional swordsmanship, Shurannosuke is hired by the Nakura Clan to rescue Princess Mayu from the Seki Ninja. In this mission, he must use his full potential to survive the Seki Ninja's notorious henchmen. 

(Source: ANN)