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Season 1 – YAIBA: Samurai Legend

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Yaiba embarks on a quest to master the way of the samurai, leaving his home in the jungle for a vibrant city teeming with competitors, allies, and mystical forces.
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Yvix S @RT94392678 04/14/2025 Seen both episodes, based of the first two episodes this is strong… very strong. Its art and animation direction are exquisite. The opening and ending songs. The characters are pretty interesting so far. The show is off to a good start. See more Read all reviews
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Minami Takayama

Yaiba

Manaka Iwami

Sayaka Mine

Yoshimasa Hosoya

Takeshi Onimaru

Katsuyuki Konishi

Kenjuro Kurogane

Junichi Suwabe

Musashi Miyamoto

Isshin Chiba

Kagetora

Episodes

Episode 1 Aired Apr 5, 2025 Meeting Yaiba Yaiba Kurogane is determined to become a true samurai, but things take an odd turn in the jungle. Details Episode 2 Aired Apr 12, 2025 Fujinken Reborn Yaiba plans to provoke Onimaru to a duel. Details Episode 3 Aired Apr 19, 2025 Another Maken Though Onimaru wants to fight Yaiba, something is clearly wrong, most obviously the horns on his head. Details Episode 4 Aired Apr 26, 2025 Attack of the Eight Ogres Yaiba has the Raijinken, but it's the Thunder God that turns the tables on him; there's also Onimaru. Details Episode 5 Aired May 3, 2025 Onsen Fun Yaiba and others head to Ganryu Island to learn about an arcane maken but end up at a shady hot spring. Details Episode 6 Aired May 10, 2025 The Unexpected Mr. Bat In Nagoya, Yaiba and his group encounter Mr. Bat, who wants the Raijinken; during the confrontation, Mr. Bat bites Musashi's neck. Details Episode 7 Aired May 17, 2025 Kojiro Resurrected After finally reaching Ganryujima, Yaiba and his companions encounter Mr. Spider and a resurrected Sasaki Kojiro, who seems unable to comprehend the situation. Details Episode 8 Aired May 24, 2025 The Duel at Ganryu Island Musashi and Kojiro's duel must proceed as recorded so Yaiba can return to his original time; Yaiba's careless comment threatens to change history. Details Episode 9 Aired May 31, 2025 Dawn of the Lightning Slash Yaiba embarks on a quest to master the way of the samurai, leaving his home in the jungle for a vibrant city teeming with competitors, allies and mystical forces. Details Episode 10 Aired Jun 7, 2025 Onimaru's Devil Kings Yaiba and his friends attack Onimaru Castle, but are thwarted by a hidden trap; they plummet to the bottom of the castle, where they must battle Onimaru's new henchmen. Details Episode 11 Aired Jun 14, 2025 Raijinken vs. Fujinken While fighting Onimaru, Yaiba unleashes his sword's power with the Raijin Orb, continuing the ancient battle between the Raijinken and the Fujinken. Details Episode 12 Aired Jun 21, 2025 Nadeshiko Yamato Is Calling A showdown's heating up between Yaiba and Onimaru, but the neighborhood rumor mill is even hotter. Details Episode 13 Aired Jun 28, 2025 Find the Dragon God Orb Yaiba and his friends seek the Dragon God Orb at Lake Biwa, unaware that Onimaru has summoned a swordsman from the past to attack them. Details Episode 14 Aired Jul 12, 2025 The Rise of Ninja Kotaro As the gang heads to Shikoku in search of the next orb, a dreaded ninja sneaks up on them; Onimaru prepares to take over all of Japan. Details Episode 15 Aired Jul 19, 2025 Showdown! Magician vs. Yaiba Yaiba's group encounters Mr. Starfish in Kyushu, who directs them to Mt. Aso in search of the next orb; Mr. Spider and Amakusa Shiro secretly follow their trail. Details Episode 16 Aired Jul 26, 2025 A Battle of Giants Troupe Yaiba traipses to Nara for a pivotal tip-off, but it's an odd traveling warrior who shows up. Details Episode 17 Aired Aug 2, 2025 The Man of Yagyu Shinkage-Ryu Yaiba battles Goemon using the Orb of Giants only to lose two of the spheres to the villain's guile. Details Episode 18 Aired Aug 9, 2025 Crisis on Kawanaka-Jima Yaiba embarks on a quest to master the way of the samurai, leaving his home in the jungle for a vibrant city teeming with competitors, allies and mystical forces. Details Episode 19 Aired Aug 16, 2025 Darkness Orb Escape Training Guided by Kerokichi's information regarding an exit from the world of darkness, Yaiba and Jubie reach behind a waterfall; upon reaching their destination, they encounter a formidable kappa guarding the passage. Details Episode 20 Aired Aug 23, 2025 The Ruse of Monkey Basho In Aomori, Yaiba and his friends arrive at a temple in search of the seventh orb; as the rest of the orbs begin to glow, an ominous old man appears. Details Episode 21 Aired Aug 30, 2025 Mystery Atop Mt. Fuji An off-the-wall sphere guides Yaiba to Mt. Fuji to find the elusive and perilous Dragon God Orb. Details Episode 22 Aired Sep 6, 2025 Crossroads of the Soul Yaiba arrives at the crater of Mt. Fuji only to be faced with a dilemma he could've never imagined. Details Episode 23 Aired Sep 13, 2025 The Dragon God Orb Resurrected! At the trial to end all trials, the Dragon God desires decisiveness through an impossible choice. Details Episode 24 Aired Sep 20, 2025 The Lunar Invaders With the ultimate orb and new maken, Yaiba is victorious; but a battle unfolds over the Pacific. Details
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YAIBA: Samurai Legend — Season 1

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Season Info

Director
Takahiro Hasui
Screenwriter
Touko Machida
Network
NIPPJP
Rating
TV-PG
Genre
Action, Fantasy, Comedy, Drama, Anime
Original Language
Japanese
Release Date
Apr 5, 2025
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