“Samurai-obsessed student faces ninja sisters seeking to reclaim heirloom sword through any means necessary.”
The Samurai
ザ・サムライ
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Based on your preference for character-driven stories with layered emotional arcs, this title's exploration of identity and belonging would deeply resonate. The pacing mirrors series you've rated highly, and its thematic depth aligns with your appreciation for nuanced storytelling...
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Synopsis
Samurai-obsessed student faces ninja sisters seeking to reclaim heirloom sword through any means necessary.
Though the time of the samurai has long since passed, Takeshi Chimatsuri does his best to keep the spirit of duty alive by wearing traditional clothing and carrying a sword with him every day. However, when Kageri and Akari Toki, who hail from a family of ninjas, transfer to Chimatsuri's high school, their sudden meeting may just bring the entire place to its knees. The Toki sisters have sworn to take back an heirloom sword that Chimatsu's father had won in a duel years before—and are more than willing to use underhanded tactics to accomplish their goal.
What people say
Community consensus
Derived from 3 sampled reviews
What 3 viewers settled on.
Strong agreement
σ 0.47 · scores cluster tight
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Not enough recommend signal yet
↓ 0.33
Running avg · Jun 2014 → Feb 2019
- 6 “Very good little, short anime. It is a must see just for the comedy and story line. Despite the title.. the picture and the description don't let it fool you. It's set in the modern era.. for some...”
- 5 “As I was watching this, I could have sworn on a stack of pancakes that this was a story by Rumiko Takahashi. The character designs, the slapstick action and improbable set-up, the thematic elements...”
- 6 “Before I start this review, I must say the title to this anime is a bit misleading. I wouldn't say it's about THE Samurai, but it's definitely about A Samurai. It's not the samurai story to end all...”
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- Format 1 × 46′ eps × min
- Total runtime 0h 46m all episodes
- Aired Nov 1987 – ongoing
- Source Ova media type
- Rated R+ Mild Nudity
- Ref. BS-1319 catalog
Produced by
- TBS Producer
- CBS Sony Group Producer
Licensed by
- ADV Films Licensor