Takahiro Hasui
Director
YAIBA: Samurai Legend (2025)
Season 1
Yaiba's journey to becoming a true samurai takes him from his home in the forest to a bustling city full of rivals, friends and ancient powers.
Released April 5, 2025
Episode 24 min
14+
Genres: Action, Adventure, Animation, Anime, Anime: Samurai, Anime: Shounen, Comedy, Science Fiction
Keywords: imdb.remake, imdb.fight, imdb.sword-wielding, imdb.cursed-sword, imdb.demon-sword, imdb.sword, imdb.magic + 31 more, imdb.samurai, imdb.martial-arts-action, imdb.rivalry, imdb.samurai-action, imdb.anime-animation, imdb.swordsman, imdb.shounen, imdb.magic-sword, imdb.japan, imdb.martial-arts, imdb.battle, imdb.based-on-manga, imdb.male-protagonist, imdb.child, imdb.swordplay, imdb.rival, imdb.legendary-sword, imdb.shonen-anime-animation, imdb.supernatural-power, imdb.supernatural-fantasy, imdb.wild-child, imdb.character-name-in-title, tmdb.samurai, tmdb.remake, tmdb.shounen, tmdb.anime, imdb.anime-remake, mdblist.has-trailer, imdb.hand-drawn-animation, mdblist.anime-dub, tmdb.based-on-manga
Watch Providers: Hulu
Production Companies: Shogakukan, Shogakukan-Shueisha Productions, Yomiuri Telecasting Corporation (YTV), Aniplex, WIT STUDIO
Network: Nippon TV
9.0
S1E1 - Meeting Yaiba
Yaiba Kurogane is determined to become a true samurai, but things take an odd turn in the jungle.
April 5, 2025, midnight
8.5
S1E2 - Fujinken Reborn
Yaiba has come up with a plan and is willing to do nearly anything to provoke Onimaru to a duel.
April 12, 2025, midnight
9.0
S1E3 - Another Maken
Onimaru now wants to fight Yaiba, but something's off, not least the horns sprouting from his head.
April 19, 2025, midnight
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S1E4 - Attack of the Eight Ogres
Yaiba has the Raijinken but it's the Thunder God that turns the tables on him. Then there's Onimaru.
April 26, 2025, midnight
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S1E5 - Onsen Fun
Yaiba et al. head to Ganryu Island to learn about an arcane maken but end up at a shady hot spring.
May 3, 2025, midnight
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S1E6 - The Unexpected Mr. Bat
Yaiba and crew are back on track but stop in Nagoya where there's more in store than great food.
May 10, 2025, midnight
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S1E7 - Kojiro Resurrected
Yaiba and his companions finally reach Ganryujima, where they encounter Mr. Spider — and a resurrected, but somewhat peeved, Sasaki Kojiro.
May 17, 2025, midnight
9.0
S1E8 - The Duel at Ganryu Island
Musashi and Kojiro's duel must proceed as recorded so Yaiba can return to his original time, but Yaiba's careless comment threatens to change history.
May 24, 2025, midnight
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S1E9 - Dawn of the Lightning Slash
Needing to develop a new sword technique that can counter Onimaru, Yaiba undergoes further grueling training with Musashi — and a scheming Kojiro.
May 31, 2025, midnight
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S1E10 - Onimaru's Devil Kings
Yaiba and his companions storm Onimaru Castle, but they fall through a trap into the depths of the stronghold and face Onimaru's new henchmen.
June 7, 2025, midnight
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S1E11 - Raijinken vs. Fujinken
While Yaiba rides high, Onimaru tempts the young hero. And in pure Yaiba fashion, eyebrows rise.
June 14, 2025, midnight
8.0
S1E12 - Nadeshiko Yamoto Is Calling
A showdown's heating up between Yaiba and Onimaru, but the neighborhood rumor mill is even hotter.
June 21, 2025, midnight
8.0
S1E13 - Find the Dragon God Orb
Yaiba and team learn of an orb that promises gravity-defying powers. But an undead assassin awaits...
June 28, 2025, midnight
8.0
S1E14 - The Rise of Ninja Kotaro!
Lake Biwa's orb surprises, but it's Shikoku's Mt. Tsurugi that hides a shadowy and dangerous threat.
July 12, 2025, midnight
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S1E15 - Showdown! Magician vs. Yaiba
Team Yaiba may have secured the Gold Orb on Shikoku, but it's on to Kyushu, and on Yaiba's back.
July 19, 2025, midnight
9.0
S1E16 - A Battle of Giants
Troupe Yaiba traipses to Nara for a pivotal tip-off, but it's an odd traveling warrior who shows up.
July 26, 2025, midnight
9.0
S1E17 - The Man of Yagyu Shinkage-ryu
Yaiba battles Goemon using the Orb of Giants only to lose two of the spheres to the villain's guile.
Aug. 2, 2025, midnight
8.0
S1E18 - Crisis on Kawanaka-Jima
Jubei's giving Yaiba and team a fighting chance, but that's before they meet the ninja army
Aug. 9, 2025, midnight
8.0
S1E19 - Darkness Orb Escape Training
Team Yaiba unmasks the true nature of the mysterious orb seized from Goemon, and it’s unlike anything the travelers have encountered before. This time, aspirations are a liability. Is this new realm a dream come true? Or is it a nightmare about to unfurl?
Aug. 16, 2025, midnight
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S1E20 - The Ruse of Basho the Monkey
The team is eager to grab the illusive final prize, but a decrepit temple and old man stand defiant.
Aug. 23, 2025, midnight
7.0
S1E21 - Mystery Atop Mt. Fuji
An off-the-wall sphere guides Yaiba to Mt. Fuji to find the elusive and perilous Dragon God Orb.
Sept. 6, 2025, midnight
7.0
S1E22 - Crossroads of the Soul
Yaiba arrives at the crater of Mt. Fuji only to be faced with a dilemma he could've never imagined.
Sept. 13, 2025, midnight
9.0
S1E23 - The Dragon God Orb Resurrected!
At the trial to end all trials, the Dragon God desires decisiveness through an impossible choice.
Sept. 20, 2025, midnight
9.0
S1E24 - The Lunar Invaders
With the ultimate orb and new maken, Yaiba is victorious. But a new battle unfolds over the Pacific.
Sept. 27, 2025, midnight
Watch Trailer
Nippon TV
24 min/ep
576 min
April 5, 2025
Sept. 27, 2025, midnight
Returning Series
TV-14
14+
Action
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