Series synopsis
Samurai Cat is a Japanese comedy drama television series that premiered on Sun TV on October 1, 2013. It ended on June 14, 2015. It stars Kazuki Kitamura, Kaori Takahashi and Kaoru Hirata.
Kyutaro is a swordsman who was feared by people at one time. Now, he is poor and lives alone quietly. Kyutaro doesn't know how to earn money without using his sword. By chance, Sakichi happens to see Kyutaro's swordsmanship and offers to hire him for a job.
Premise
Kyutaro is a swordsman who was feared by people at one time. Now, he is poor and lives alone quietly. Kyutaro doesn't know how to earn money without using his sword. By chance, Sakichi happens to see Kyutaro's swordsmanship and offers to hire him for a job.
Cast and characters
Leading cast
Episodes
This series spans 3 seasons with 26 episodes.
| Season | Episodes | First aired | Last aired |
|---|---|---|---|
| Season 0 | 3 | March 1, 2014 | February 19, 2016 |
| Season 1 | 12 | October 1, 2013 | January 5, 2014 |
| Season 2 | 11 | April 4, 2015 | June 28, 2015 |
| Episode | Title | Air date |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Samurai Cat | March 1, 2014 |
| 2 | Neko Samurai 2: A Tropical Adventure | September 5, 2015 |
| 3 |
Samurai Cat: Tamanojo Goes to Edo A prequel to the story of the legendary samurai and one cat. In Edo era, there was a legendary samurai named Kyutaro Madarame who are feared as a "Madara the Devil". He was somehow hired for killing a cat named Tamanojo. Just before Kyutaro slashes on Tamanojo, he realizes that Tamanojo looking into his eyes and said "meow". But why? |
February 19, 2016 |
| Episode | Title | Air date |
|---|---|---|
| 1 |
The Crook and the Cat An employee is concerned with his employer's devotion and affinity for a cat, his beloved pet, and believes the feline to have an extraordinary power and control over his boss. The employee needs to dispose of the cat. At the same time, a ronin is in need of food and rent money having run out of funds. |
October 1, 2013 |
| 2 |
The Crazy Cat Lady Having shown mercy towards a cat a ronin is faced with an unwanted domestic animal. Abandoning the cat in a suitable place is the solution. Ironically, he is coincidentally called upon to come to the defence of the innocent soon enough, which prompts him to rethink his actions and behavior towards the feline. |
October 8, 2013 |
| 3 |
The Cat Assassin There is a notice up for the capture of a cruel animal killer except, oh well, not all is as it seems. In the meanwhile somewhere in town a man's skin begins to itch necessitating a trip to a pet shop. Soon enough a cat is getting bathed. |
October 15, 2013 |
| Episode | Title | Air date |
|---|---|---|
| 1 |
Episode 1 The samurai and the cat are back in town, but quickly realize that they are no longer a duo. They have several uninvited guests. The new landlady is suspecting something and her senses are quickly confirmed; however, the situation is luckily resolved and there may even be an upside in it for our samurai. |
April 4, 2015 |
| 2 | Episode 2 | April 11, 2015 |
| 3 |
Episode 3 There is a notice up for the capture of a cruel animal killer except, oh well, not all is as it seems. In the meanwhile somewhere in town a man's skin begins to itch necessitating a trip to a pet shop. Soon enough a cat is getting bathed. |
April 18, 2015 |
Production
Release
| Original network/platform | Sun TV |
|---|---|
| First aired | October 1, 2013 |
| Last aired | June 14, 2015 |
| Runtime | 24 minutes |
| Status | ended |
| Schedule | Sunday at 23:00:00 |