Series synopsis
YAIBA: Samurai Legend, also known as 真・侍伝 YAIBA is a Japanese action & adventure animation sci-fi & fantasy comedy television series that premiered on Nippon TV on April 5, 2025. It stars Minami Takayama, Manaka Iwami, Katsuyuki Konishi and Atsushi Miyauchi.
Yaiba's journey to becoming a true samurai takes him from his home in the forest to a bustling city full of rivals, friends and ancient powers.
Premise
Yaiba's journey to becoming a true samurai takes him from his home in the forest to a bustling city full of rivals, friends and ancient powers.
Cast and characters
Leading cast
- Minami Takayama as Yaiba Kurogane (voice)
- Manaka Iwami as Sayaka Mine (voice)
- Katsuyuki Konishi as Kenjuro Kurogane (voice)
- Atsushi Miyauchi as Raizo Mine (voice)
- Kimiko Saito as Fuji Mine (voice)
- Rina Sato as Shizuka Mine (voice)
- Isshin Chiba as Kagetora (voice)
- Kosuke Echigoya as Shonosuke (voice)
Supporting cast
- Hiroo Sasaki as Muto (voice)
- Risa Watanabe as Classmate (voice)
- Junichi Suwabe as Musashi Miyamoto (voice)
- Yuka Shiono as Classmate (voice)
- Takayuki Nakatsukasa as Julius Zuppoppotamus III (voice)
- Takeharu Oonishi as Gerozaemon Geroda (voice)
- Yuki Ominami as Announcer (voice)
- Nodoka Hasegawa as Shioji (voice)
- Shuhei Sakaguchi as Mr. Spider (voice)
- Kazuyuki Okitsu as Mr. Bat (voice)
- Kana Ichinose as Mr. Sea Cucumber (voice)
- Manami Hanawa as Classmate (voice)
Guest cast
- Katsuyuki Konishi as Kenjuro Kurogane (voice)
- Atsushi Miyauchi as Raizo Mine (voice)
- Kimiko Saito as Fuji Mine (voice)
- Rina Sato as Shizuka Mine (voice)
- Isshin Chiba as Kagetora (voice)
- Kosuke Echigoya as Shonosuke (voice)
- Hiroo Sasaki as Muto (voice)
- Risa Watanabe as Classmate (voice)
- Junichi Suwabe as Musashi Miyamoto (voice)
- Yuka Shiono as Classmate (voice)
- Takayuki Nakatsukasa as Julius Zuppoppotamus III (voice)
- Takeharu Oonishi as Gerozaemon Geroda (voice)
Episodes
This series spans 1 season with 24 episodes.
| Season | Episodes | First aired | Last aired |
|---|---|---|---|
| Season 1 | 24 | April 5, 2025 | September 27, 2025 |
| Episode | Title | Air date |
|---|---|---|
| 1 |
Meeting Yaiba Yaiba Kurogane is determined to become a true samurai, but things take an odd turn in the jungle. |
April 5, 2025 |
| 2 |
Fujinken Reborn Yaiba has come up with a plan and is willing to do nearly anything to provoke Onimaru to a duel. |
April 12, 2025 |
| 3 |
Another Maken Onimaru now wants to fight Yaiba, but something's off, not least the horns sprouting from his head. |
April 19, 2025 |
Production
Release
| Original network/platform | Nippon TV |
|---|---|
| First aired | April 5, 2025 |
| Last aired | September 27, 2025 |
| Runtime | 24 minutes |
| Status | continue |
| Schedule | Saturday at 17:30:00 |