This sword is the proof that I have lived. 8.50/10 1998-04-01 23 minutes.HDGuts, a man who calls himself "The Black Swordsman", looks back upon his days serving as a member of a group of mercenaries. Led by an ambitious, ruthless, and intelligent man named Griffith, together they battle their way into the royal court, and are forced into a fate that changes their lives.Year: 1998Studio: Nippon TVCountry: Japan