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YAIBA: Samurai Legend 2025

★ 7.2/10 · 23 votes TV-14 Action & AdventureAnimationSci-Fi & FantasyComedy 1 seasons · 24 eps Returning Series
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What is YAIBA: Samurai Legend?

The television series YAIBA: Samurai Legend is a 2025 production that follows the journey of its titular character. The series is based on a Japanese manga series written and illustrated by Gosho Aoyama, which was serialized in Weekly Shonen Sunday.

Type
TV series
Year
2025
Status
Returning Series
Episodes
24
Runtime
24 minutes
First aired
Apr 5, 2025
Last aired
Sep 27, 2025
Original language
JA
Origin
JP
Networks
Nippon TV, YTV
Genres
Action & Adventure, Animation, Sci-Fi & Fantasy, Comedy
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The television series YAIBA: Samurai Legend is a 2025 production that follows the journey of its titular character. The series is based on a Japanese manga series written and illustrated by Gosho Aoyama, which was serialized in Weekly Shonen Sunday. The show features the voice talents of Kellen Goff, Rebecca Wang, Erica Mendez, and Christopher Corey Smith. The story takes Yaiba from his home in the forest to a bustling city where he encounters rivals, friends, and ancient powers as he strives to become a true samurai. The character of Yaiba is inspired by Miyamoto Musashi, a real-life swordsman known for his expertise in the Hyoho Niten Ichi-ryu style of two-sword fighting. The series explores Yaiba's path to becoming a skilled samurai, with the manga series serving as the foundation for the show's narrative. The full cast and crew of YAIBA: Samurai Legend are listed on various online platforms, including The Movie Database and Moviefone.

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Should you watch it?

“A young forest dweller journeys to the city to master the path of the samurai.”

# action# adventure# coming-of-age
Reasons to watch
  • engaging character development
  • dynamic city setting
Keep in mind
  • limited scope in premise

Watch it if you enjoy classic tales of martial arts growth and urban exploration.

The series features fantasy combat elements suitable for general audiences.

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Cast

Minami Takayama Yaiba Kurogane (voice)
Manaka Iwami Sayaka Mine (voice)
Isshin Chiba Kagetora (voice)
Kosuke Echigoya Shonosuke (voice)
Junichi Suwabe Musashi Miyamoto (voice)
Yoshimasa Hosoya Takeshi Onimaru (voice)
Shuhei Sakaguchi Mr. Spider (voice)
Go Inoue Kojiro Sasaki (voice)
Takeharu Oonishi Gerozaemon Geroda (voice)
Shinya Takahashi Mr. Slug (voice)
Kana Ichinose Mr. Sea Cucumber (voice)
Kimiko Saito Fuji Mine (voice)

Episode guide

Season 1 · 24 episodes Open the complete Season 1 guide →

Frequently asked questions

What is the main character's goal?

Yaiba aims to become a true samurai.

Where does the story begin?

The story begins in the forest.

What kind of environment does Yaiba encounter?

He travels to a bustling city filled with rivals and friends.

Are there supernatural elements?

Yes, the series includes the presence of ancient powers.

When was the series released?

The series was released in 2025.