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YAIBA: Samurai Legend

Shin Samurai-den YAIBA · 真･侍伝 YAIBA

TV · Finished · Spring 2025 · 24 episodes · 24 min

The protagonist, Yaiba (Kurogane Yaiba), is a wild samurai boy who trains in the jungle with his father, Kenjuro! By chance, Yaiba returns to Japan, where he meets his rival Takeshi Onimaru, who has the same samurai spirit as Yaiba, in a new training ground.

Yaiba is living a life of serious competition, but when Onimaru obtains the “Legendary Demon Sword”, he is on a journey full of spectacle and great adventure...!

(Source: Crunchyroll News)

Genres: Action, Adventure, Comedy, Fantasy

Tags: Samurai, Swordplay, Shounen, Male Protagonist, Anthropomorphism, Demons, Super Power, Animals, Shapeshifting, Youkai

Studio: WIT STUDIO

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Episodes

  1. Episode 1: Meeting Yaiba
  2. Episode 2: Fujinken Reborn
  3. Episode 3: Another Maken
  4. Episode 4: Attack of the Eight Ogres
  5. Episode 5: Onsen Fun
  6. Episode 6: The Unexpected Mr. Bat
  7. Episode 7: Kojiro Resurrected
  8. Episode 8: The Duel at Ganryu Island
  9. Episode 9: Dawn of the Lightning Slash
  10. Episode 10: Onimaru`s Devil Kings
  11. Episode 11: Raijinken vs. Fujinken
  12. Episode 12: Nadeshiko Yamato Is Calling
  13. Episode 13: Find the Dragon God Orb
  14. Episode 14: The Rise of Ninja Kotaro!
  15. Episode 15: Showdown! Magician vs. Yaiba
  16. Episode 16: A Battle of Giants
  17. Episode 17: The Man of Yagyu Shinkage-ryu
  18. Episode 18: Crisis on Kawanaka-jima
  19. Episode 19: Darkness Orb Escape Training
  20. Episode 20: The Ruse of Basho the Monkey
  21. Episode 21: Mystery Atop Mt. Fuji
  22. Episode 22: Crossroads of the Soul
  23. Episode 23: The Dragon God Orb Resurrected!
  24. Episode 24: The Lunar Invaders

Reviews

Old-school shounen charm meets modern flair—action-packed, funny, and full of heart. A true Saturday morning vibe.