Samurai Girls 2010
What is Samurai Girls?
The television series Samurai Girls is set in an alternate reality in Japan. The story takes place in a world where the Tokugawa Shogunate has remained in power.
- Type
- TV series
- Year
- 2010
- Status
- Ended
- Episodes
- 24
- Runtime
- 25 minutes
- First aired
- Oct 4, 2010
- Last aired
- Jun 21, 2013
- Original language
- JA
- Origin
- JP
- Networks
- Chiba TV, AT-X
- Genres
- Animation, Comedy, Action & Adventure
- Updated
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The television series Samurai Girls is set in an alternate reality in Japan. The story takes place in a world where the Tokugawa Shogunate has remained in power. In this reality, student councils are tasked with oppressing schools. The series follows the character Yagyuu Muneakira, a high school student who rebels against his student council. He is aided in his rebellion by girls who have been given the names of famous samurai heroes. The concept of samurai is rooted in Japanese history, where samurai were members of the professional warrior class who served as retainers to lords. The term samurai originally denoted aristocratic warriors but came to apply to all members of the warrior class. The series draws on this historical context to create its unique narrative. The samurai were known for their discipline and service to their masters, and this background informs the world of Samurai Girls.
Should you watch it?
“A high school student leads a rebellion against oppressive student councils alongside warriors bearing legendary samurai names.”
- unique historical premise
- dynamic character premise
- features student council conflict
Watch it if you enjoy alternate reality stories featuring historical themes and student-led rebellion.
The series depicts an alternate reality where student councils maintain control through oppression.
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Episode guide
Season 1 · 12 episodes
Open the complete Season 1 guide →- E1 The First Kiss Oct 4, 2010
- E2 Naked Body Reincarnation Oct 11, 2010
- E3 The Identity of the Master Samurai Oct 18, 2010
- E4 Hey, Give Me a Kiss Oct 25, 2010
- E5 Here Comes the Warrior of Love! Nov 1, 2010
- E6 The Sea Monster Attacks! Nov 8, 2010
- E7 The Shadow Over Great Japan Nov 15, 2010
- E8 The Slave of the Kiss Nov 22, 2010
- E9 The Return of the General Nov 29, 2010
- E10 The Prison of the Evil Eye Dec 6, 2010
- E11 The Samurai From France Dec 13, 2010
- E12 The Goodbye Kiss Dec 20, 2010
Season 2 · 12 episodes
- E1 True Shadow, Now Open Apr 5, 2013
- E2 Kiss, Again Apr 12, 2013
- E3 Love and Kiss Apr 19, 2013
- E4 Samurai Bride Apr 26, 2013
- E5 Supremacy of the Underworld May 3, 2013
- E6 The Reputed Dandy May 10, 2013
- E7 Unable to Unlock! May 17, 2013
- E8 The Mysterious Shadow May 24, 2013
- E9 The New Master Samurai May 31, 2013
- E10 The Secret of the Chingo Stone Jun 7, 2013
- E11 The Showdown Jun 14, 2013
- E12 Samurai Bride Is Born Jun 21, 2013
Frequently asked questions
What is the setting of the series?
The story is set in an alternate reality version of early 21st century Japan.
Who is the protagonist?
The main character is a high school student named Yagyuu Muneakira.
What is the role of the student councils?
In this reality, student councils are responsible for the oppression of schools.
Who assists the protagonist?
He is aided by girls who have been given the names of famous samurai heroes.
What is the political structure?
The Tokugawa Shogunate has remained in power in this alternate reality.