※圖片為示意圖。SEKIRO: Shadows Die Twice
SEKIRO: Shadows Die Twice
FromSoftware在2019年發售的戰國動作遊戲。主角「隻狼」的伙伴「楔丸」與承擔故事核心的「不死斬」這兩把刀劍為軸線，以高密度描繪了忍者與武士的世界觀。以極高的精度作為遊戲玩法重現了日本刀的格鬥，在世界各地的遊戲玩家中喚起了對實際劍術和日本刀文化的關注。
解說
作品的概要
SEKIRO: Shadows Die Twice（以下，隻狼）是以《黑暗靈魂》系列而聞名的FromSoftware於2019年3月發售的動作冒險遊戲，並在The Game Awards 2019榮獲GOTY大獎。舞台是將戰國時代末期的日本重新詮釋的黑暗奇幻世界，主人公「隻狼」作為守護擁有不死之血的少主的「忍者」，運用義手忍具和兩把刀劍展開戰鬥的故事。
劍術的現實性
隻狼的最大特徵在於戰鬥系統以現代遊戲技術的極限將日本刀的斬擊忠實還原。與傳統動作遊戲以刀「削減生命值」為目的不同，隻狼的戰鬥以摧毀對手的「體幹（姿態）」為基本原理。這種理念極其接近於實際的劍術——尤其是示現流、新陰流、北辰一刀流等所講述的「通過破壞身體平衡獲得勝利」的概念。被稱為「彈擊」的刀劍防守與反擊對應於實際劍術中「拨格」與「反擊」的概念，玩家自然而然地體驗到刀對刀一對一較量的本質。
楔丸與不死斬
隻狼中擔當中心角色的刀劍是「楔丸」和「不死斬」兩把。楔丸是隻狼的主武器，被描繪為作為忍者而磨鍊出的實戰刀。刃長、反曲與厚度的平衡充分體現了戰鬥實用性最大化的打刀姿態，這很好地體現了實存江戶期實戰刀的合理性。不死斬是與故事核心相關的特殊刀劍，斷絕不死之力的設定與日本刀劍信仰傳統中的靈性力量深深共鳴。在日本刀劍文化中，刀不僅是武器，而是被信仰為神靈棲息的存在，不死斬可以說是在現代遊戲文脈中很好地體現了這一傳統的存在。
戰國的世界觀與劍術流派
隻狼的世界以戰國末期的氛圍為基礎，而被稱為「劍聖」的最強武士葦名一心體現的「一流劍士形象」是故事的中心。弦一郎使用的「葦名流」是架空流派，但其技法名稱和劍術描寫中明顯可以看到實存劍術流派——二天一流、新陰流、示現流——的影響。不同流派具有不同的構式、技法、劍理的特徵，這種日本劍術的多樣性在遊戲的技術演出中被巧妙地活用，玩家可以通過遊戲這一媒介，體驗到實存的劍術流派思想的片段。
世界的影響
隻狼的世界性成功大幅提高了海外遊戲愛好者對日本刀和劍術的關注。「彈擊」「體幹」「忍者」等日本語的劍術、武道用語作為遊戲的專門術語在世界範圍內傳播開來，SNS上出現了無數比較實際居合道、劍道視頻與隻狼遊戲玩法的貼文。在刀劍座，我們傳承了創造隻狼世界的日本劍術、刀劍文化傳統，並銷售正宗的日本刀。請務必用實物親身體驗在隻狼中感受到的刀的世界。
登場的真實刀劍
Uchigatana and Shinobi Blade
The swords used by shinobi during the Sengoku period are believed to have often been shorter and lighter than standard samurai uchigatana, with structures prioritizing mobility. Short uchigatana with blade lengths around 50–60 cm were well-suited for combat in confined indoor spaces and among trees, and Sekiro's Kusabimaru embodies a 'shinobi blade' concept that resonates with historical records of actual ninja sword usage. The shorter length compared to Edo-period samurai uchigatana (blade length 60–70 cm) reflects the practical diversity of Sengoku-era blades.
Jigen-ryū
One of Japan's strongest schools of swordsmanship, transmitted through the Satsuma domain. Founded by Tōgō Shigenari, it is characterized by striking practice using wooden swords and the principle of staking everything on a single decisive blow from the 'dragonfly stance'—a technique so definitive it is said 'there is no need for a second strike.' Valued for the destructive power of the initial attack, it struck fear into government troops through Satsuma forces' close-quarters combat during the Boshin War. In Sekiro, Genichirō Ashina's combat techniques reflect the resolute striking philosophy of Jigen-ryū throughout.
Mortal Blade and Blades Dedicated to Shrines and Temples
Since ancient times in Japan, it has been customary to dedicate special blades to shrines and temples. Such dedicated blades were believed to be vessels for divine spirits, whose power warded off evil and provided protective blessings—a widely shared belief. Numerous dedicated blades are preserved at major shrines and temples such as Kasuga Taisha, Ise Shrine, and Atsuta Shrine, some designated as National Treasures or Important Cultural Properties. The special spiritual power of Sekiro's Mortal Blade can be understood as a modern fantasy adaptation of this tradition of dedicatory and prayer blades.
Shin'in-ryū
A school of swordsmanship representative of Japan, founded by Kamiizumi Nobutsuna and established during the Sengoku period. Known for its principle of the 'sword of life'—emphasizing the control of one's opponent rather than killing—it is characterized by spiritual restraint. Spread throughout the Edo period by the Yagyū family, who served the Tokugawa shogunate, it became the representative martial art of the era. The characterization of Sekiro's Sword Saint Genichirō reflects Shin'in-ryū's ideals of perfecting one's technique to achieve spiritual mastery, depicting him not merely as a powerful combatant but as one embodying the spiritual completion of a swordmaster.
瀏覽真正的日本刀
瀏覽真正的日本刀本頁旨在介紹日本刀文化，與各作品的著作權持有者無關。