TV series
In the early Meiji era, Shujiro, once known as an undefeated samurai, decides to participate in a deadly survival game to save his family and villagers.
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In the early Meiji era, Shujiro, once known as an undefeated samurai, decides to participate in a deadly survival game to save his family and villagers.
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Episode 1
Unable to support his sick family as a samurai in the modern Meiji period, Shujiro enters a dangerous tournament that promises a huge cash prize.
Directed by Michihito FujiiWritten by Josephine LandalsGuest stars Takayuki Yamada, Gaku Hamada, Arata Iura, Yuya Matsuura, Nobi Nakanishi, Tetsushi Tanaka, Jonathan Tanigaki, Azuki Terada
Episode 2
Kyojin, a former ninja, proposes an alliance with Shujiro and Futaba. Meanwhile, a high-ranking government official fears a potential samurai uprising.
Directed by Michihito FujiiGuest stars Gaku Hamada, Arata Iura, Yuya Matsuura, Nobi Nakanishi, Tetsushi Tanaka
Episode 3
The organizers bet on which contestant will reach the next checkpoint first. Shujiro shares his past with Futaba, then reunites with his estranged sister.
Directed by Kento YamaguchiGuest stars Gaku Hamada, Arata Iura, Nobi Nakanishi, Tetsushi Tanaka, Shota Sometani, Kairi Jo
Episode 4
The group tracks the disposal of bodies in a plan to uncover the organizer of Kodoku. There, Shujiro confronts Sakura, a former comrade from Satsuma.
Directed by Toru YamamotoGuest stars Gaku Hamada, Arata Iura, Nobi Nakanishi, Tetsushi Tanaka, Ayumu Nakajima, Taketo Tanaka, Takashi Yamanaka, Kairi Jo
Episode 5
As the true purpose of Kodoku unravels, Shujiro sends a telegram to warn Okubo about the brewing conspiracy and arranges for Futaba's safety.
Directed by Kento YamaguchiGuest stars Gaku Hamada, Arata Iura, Nobi Nakanishi, Tetsushi Tanaka, Ayumu Nakajima, Kairi Jo, Taiiku Okazaki
Episode 6
As the ruthless Gentosai finally corners Iroha, Shujiro faces Bukotsu in a fierce final showdown. Meanwhile, Okubo closes in on the game's mastermind.
Directed by Michihito FujiiWritten by Josephine LandalsGuest stars Gaku Hamada, Arata Iura, Ryusei Yokohama, Nobi Nakanishi, Tetsushi Tanaka, Kairi Jo, Kazunari Ninomiya, Taiiku Okazaki
Episode information updated Jul 24, 2026
Available now in United States
These shows are available now and closely match Last Samurai Standing.
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Hideaki ItoBukotsu Kanjiya
Hiroshi AbeOkabe Gentosai
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