TV series
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.
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YAIBA: Samurai Legend premiered April 5, 2025. We don't have a confirmed streaming, rental or purchase option yet.
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.
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Episode 1
Yaiba Kurogane is determined to become a true samurai, but things take an odd turn in the jungle.
Directed by Takahiro HasuiWritten by Touko MachidaGuest stars Katsuyuki Konishi, Atsushi Miyauchi, Kimiko Saito, Rina Sato, Isshin Chiba, Kosuke Echigoya, Hana Hishikawa, Hiroo Sasaki
Episode 2
Yaiba has come up with a plan and is willing to do nearly anything to provoke Onimaru to a duel.
Directed by Hiroyuki TanakaWritten by Touko MachidaGuest stars Kimiko Saito, Rina Sato, Isshin Chiba, Kosuke Echigoya, Hana Hishikawa, Yuki Ominami, Shinya Takahashi, Manami Hanawa
Episode 3
Onimaru now wants to fight Yaiba, but something's off, not least the horns sprouting from his head.
Directed by Yousuke HattaWritten by Touko MachidaGuest stars Katsuyuki Konishi, Kimiko Saito, Isshin Chiba, Kosuke Echigoya, Hana Hishikawa, Manami Hanawa, Junichi Suwabe, Shinya Takahashi
Episode 4
Yaiba has the Raijinken but it's the Thunder God that turns the tables on him. Then there's Onimaru.
Directed by Makoto FuchigamiWritten by Eiji UmeharaGuest stars Isshin Chiba, Kosuke Echigoya, Junichi Suwabe, Takeharu Oonishi, Rena Maeda, Takayuki Nakatsukasa, Shinya Takahashi, Masato Niwa
Episode 5
Yaiba et al. head to Ganryu Island to learn about an arcane maken but end up at a shady hot spring.
Directed by Kazuki YokoyamaWritten by Eiji UmeharaGuest stars Isshin Chiba, Kosuke Echigoya, Junichi Suwabe, Takeharu Oonishi, Shinya Takahashi, Shuhei Sakaguchi, Kazuyuki Okitsu, Kana Ichinose
Episode 6
Yaiba and crew are back on track but stop in Nagoya where there's more in store than great food.
Directed by Yuji TokunoWritten by Tomomi KawaguchiGuest stars Isshin Chiba, Kosuke Echigoya, Junichi Suwabe, Takeharu Oonishi, Kazuyuki Okitsu, Kana Ichinose, Shinya Takahashi, Nodoka Hasegawa
Episode 7
Yaiba and his companions finally reach Ganryujima, where they encounter Mr. Spider — and a resurrected, but somewhat peeved, Sasaki Kojiro.
Directed by Yoshitsugu HosokawaWritten by Touko MachidaGuest stars Isshin Chiba, Kosuke Echigoya, Junichi Suwabe, Takeharu Oonishi, Shuhei Sakaguchi, Kana Ichinose, Nodoka Hasegawa, Yoshimasa Hosoya
Episode 8
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.
Directed by Masao KawaseWritten by Touko MachidaGuest stars Isshin Chiba, Kosuke Echigoya, Junichi Suwabe, Takeharu Oonishi, Shuhei Sakaguchi, Kana Ichinose, Yoshimasa Hosoya, Go Inoue
Episode 9
Needing to develop a new sword technique that can counter Onimaru, Yaiba undergoes further grueling training with Musashi — and a scheming Kojiro.
Directed by Hiroyuki TanakaWritten by Tomomi KawaguchiGuest stars Atsushi Miyauchi, Kimiko Saito, Rina Sato, Isshin Chiba, Kosuke Echigoya, Junichi Suwabe, Takeharu Oonishi, Shuhei Sakaguchi
Episode 10
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.
Directed by Tomoko Hiramuki, Mitsutoshi SatoWritten by Eiji UmeharaGuest stars Isshin Chiba, Kosuke Echigoya, Junichi Suwabe, Takeharu Oonishi, Shuhei Sakaguchi, Kana Ichinose, Yoshimasa Hosoya, Go Inoue
Episode 11
While Yaiba rides high, Onimaru tempts the young hero. And in pure Yaiba fashion, eyebrows rise.
Directed by Makoto Fuchigami, Yoshitsugu HosokawaGuest stars Isshin Chiba, Kosuke Echigoya, Junichi Suwabe, Takeharu Oonishi, Shuhei Sakaguchi, Kana Ichinose, Nodoka Hasegawa, Yoshimasa Hosoya
Episode 12
A showdown's heating up between Yaiba and Onimaru, but the neighborhood rumor mill is even hotter.
Directed by Atsuko NozakiWritten by Tomomi KawaguchiGuest stars Katsuyuki Konishi, Kimiko Saito, Isshin Chiba, Kosuke Echigoya, Hiroo Sasaki, Junichi Suwabe, Takeharu Oonishi, Kana Ichinose
Episode 13
Yaiba and team learn of an orb that promises gravity-defying powers. But an undead assassin awaits...
Directed by Hitomi EzoeWritten by Touko MachidaGuest stars Atsushi Miyauchi, Kimiko Saito, Rina Sato, Isshin Chiba, Kosuke Echigoya, Junichi Suwabe, Takeharu Oonishi, Shuhei Sakaguchi
Episode 14
Lake Biwa's orb surprises, but it's Shikoku's Mt. Tsurugi that hides a shadowy and dangerous threat.
Guest stars Isshin Chiba, Kosuke Echigoya, Junichi Suwabe, Shuhei Sakaguchi, Yoshimasa Hosoya, Go Inoue, Yoshimitsu Shimoyama, Sayaka Senbongi
Episode 15
Team Yaiba may have secured the Gold Orb on Shikoku, but it's on to Kyushu, and on Yaiba's back.
Directed by Hiroyuki Tanaka, Maho IshikawaGuest stars Isshin Chiba, Kosuke Echigoya, Junichi Suwabe, Shuhei Sakaguchi, Genta Nakamura, Nodoka Hasegawa, Yoshimasa Hosoya, Go Inoue
Episode 16
Troupe Yaiba traipses to Nara for a pivotal tip-off, but it's an odd traveling warrior who shows up.
Guest stars Isshin Chiba, Kosuke Echigoya, Junichi Suwabe, Shuhei Sakaguchi, Go Inoue, Tomoaki Maeno, Shinya Takahashi, Akihiro Tajima
Episode 17
Yaiba battles Goemon using the Orb of Giants only to lose two of the spheres to the villain's guile.
Guest stars Kimiko Saito, Isshin Chiba, Kosuke Echigoya, Hiroo Sasaki, Junichi Suwabe, Takeharu Oonishi, Shuhei Sakaguchi, Kana Ichinose
Episode 18
Jubei's giving Yaiba and team a fighting chance, but that's before they meet the ninja army
Guest stars Isshin Chiba, Kosuke Echigoya, Junichi Suwabe, Shuhei Sakaguchi, Go Inoue, Sayaka Senbongi, Tomoaki Maeno, Hidenori Takahashi
Episode 19
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?
Directed by Rei NakaharaWritten by Touko MachidaGuest stars Junichi Suwabe, Shuhei Sakaguchi, Yoshimasa Hosoya, Sayaka Senbongi, Hidenori Takahashi, Hiroki Goto, Taiten Kusunoki, Tetsu Inada
Episode 20
The team is eager to grab the illusive final prize, but a decrepit temple and old man stand defiant.
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Episode 21
An off-the-wall sphere guides Yaiba to Mt. Fuji to find the elusive and perilous Dragon God Orb.
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Episode 22
Yaiba arrives at the crater of Mt. Fuji only to be faced with a dilemma he could've never imagined.
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Episode 23
At the trial to end all trials, the Dragon God desires decisiveness through an impossible choice.
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Episode 24
With the ultimate orb and new maken, Yaiba is victorious. But a new battle unfolds over the Pacific.
Directed by Makoto FuchigamiWritten by Touko Machida
Episode information updated Sep 17, 2026
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Minami TakayamaYaiba Kurogane (voice)
Manaka IwamiSayaka Mine (voice)
Katsuyuki KonishiKenjuro Kurogane (voice)
Atsushi MiyauchiRaizo Mine (voice)
Kimiko SaitoFuji Mine (voice)
Rina SatoShizuka Mine (voice)
Isshin ChibaKagetora (voice)
Kosuke EchigoyaShonosuke (voice)
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WIT STUDIOJapan
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Shogakukan-Shueisha ProductionsJapanYomiuri Telecasting CorporationJapan
