Yaiba

Asalas – Yaiba: Samurai Legend is a Japanese manga series written and illustrated by Gosho Aoyama, renowned for creating Detective Conan. The manga was serialized in Weekly Shōnen Sunday from September 1988 to December 1993, comprising 24 volumes. It follows the adventures of Yaiba Kurogane, a young samurai raised in the forest by his father, Kenjurou. After an unexpected journey to the city, Yaiba discovers his destiny as a legendary warrior destined to combat evil. He faces off against Takeshi Onimaru, a high school student who transforms into a demon lord after acquiring a cursed sword, leading to a quest filled with encounters with figures from Japanese history and mythology.

🗡️ Anime Adaptations

1993 Series

An anime adaptation produced by Pastel aired on TV Tokyo and Television Hokkaido from April 9, 1993, to April 1, 1994, totaling 52 episodes. The series captured the manga’s blend of action and comedy, introducing Yaiba’s adventures to a broader audience.

2025 Remake

A new anime adaptation titled Yaiba: Samurai Legend premiered on April 5, 2025, produced by Wit Studio. Directed by Takahiro Hasui with scripts by Touko Machida and character designs by Yoshimichi Kameda, the series features music composed by Yutaka Yamada and Yoshiaki Dewa. Minami Takayama reprises her role as Yaiba Kurogane. The opening theme is “Blade” by Blue Encount, and the ending theme is “Pineapple Tart” by Otoha. The series airs on NNS networks, including ytv and NTV, and is available for streaming on Netflix and Hulu.