Series synopsis
Orient, also known as オリエント is a Japanese animation action & adventure sci-fi & fantasy television series that premiered on TV Tokyo on January 6, 2022. It ended on September 27, 2022. It stars Yuma Uchida, Soma Saito, Rie Takahashi and Satoshi Hino.
During the Warring States era, the feuding generals were suddenly struck down one after another by the demonic Kishin. In the 150 years since, groups of individuals have continued to resist Kishin control. They are called Bushi bands. When they were young, Musashi and Kojiro would hear tales about the Bushi from Kojiro's father, and the two of them dream to form the strongest Bushi band. One day, as Musashi struggles with his choices, he witnesses humans being torn apart by oni. Forced to face t ...
Premise
During the Warring States era, the feuding generals were suddenly struck down one after another by the demonic Kishin. In the 150 years since, groups of individuals have continued to resist Kishin control. They are called Bushi bands. When they were young, Musashi and Kojiro would hear tales about the Bushi from Kojiro's father, and the two of them dream to form the strongest Bushi band. One day, as Musashi struggles with his choices, he witnesses humans being torn apart by oni. Forced to face the truth, Musashi rises up against the powerful oni to make his dream with Kojiro come true!
Cast and characters
Leading cast
- Yuma Uchida as Musashi (voice)
- Soma Saito as Kojiro Kanemaki (voice)
- Rie Takahashi as Tsugumi Hattori (voice)
- Satoshi Hino as Naotora Takeda (voice)
- Hiro Shimono as Shirou Inukai (voice)
- Azumi Waki as Nanao Inusaka (voice)
- Wataru Hatano as Hideo Kosameda (voice)
Episodes
This series spans 1 season with 24 episodes.
| Season | Episodes | First aired | Last aired |
|---|---|---|---|
| Season 1 | 24 | January 6, 2022 | September 27, 2022 |
| Episode | Title | Air date |
|---|---|---|
| 1 |
Musashi & Kojiro With the appearance of otherworldly oni, headed by the massively powerful Kishin, humanity has been forced to serve their new demonic masters. After 150 years of oni rule, the only force left to fight for human freedom are bands of Bushi. This is the story of two young men and their dream of forming the strongest Bushi band! |
January 6, 2022 |
| 2 |
Bushi's Pride Musashi and Kojiro try to tackle the powerful Kishin that has appeared, but will the two of them really be able to stand up to the class of oni that has dominated Hinomoto for over a hundred years? |
January 13, 2022 |
| 3 |
The Outside World With the arrival of the Takeda Bushi band, Musashi is desperate to defeat the Kishin before they can. |
January 20, 2022 |
Production
Release
| Original network/platform | TV Tokyo |
|---|---|
| First aired | January 6, 2022 |
| Last aired | September 27, 2022 |
| Runtime | 24 minutes |
| Status | ended |
| Schedule | Tuesday at 00:00:00 |