Storyline:YAIBA: Samurai Legend centers on Yaiba Kurogane, a wild, jungle-trained youth who is accidentally transported to modern-day Tokyo. There, he meets Sayaka Mine and clashes with school’s kendo champ Takeshi Onimaru—unleashing legendary swords: the Fujinken (Wind God’s Sword) and Raijinken (Thunder God’s Sword). Guided by fate and ancient samurai spirit, Yaiba embarks on a quest to hone his swordsmanship, face supernatural rivals, and protect the world—with help from historical legends like Musashi Miyamoto. Blending nostalgic shōnen humor with cinematic battles, the series balances whimsy, courage, and creative perseverance.
Genre: Action | Adventure | Comedy | Fantasy
Episodes: 12
Release Date: April 5, 2025
Studio: WIT Studio
Audio: Japanese
Subtitles: English
Source: Based on Gosho Aoyama’s 1988 manga Yaiba
Notable Features:
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Directed by Takahiro Hasui with character designs by Yoshimichi Kameda
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Streamed weekly via Netflix and Hulu outside Japan
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Offers vibrant, nostalgic animation that evokes classic shōnen charm, with dynamic, playful sword battles
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Aoyama personally supervised the script, ensuring faithful modernization
