There’s nothing quite as exhilarating as witnessing characters clad in robes, swords strapped to their waists, poised for battle at a moment’s notice.
Samurai represent a captivating genre that has graced numerous anime, both blockbuster and indie. Our ranked list allows you to dive into samurai adventures, invoking nostalgia as you delve into the enchanting world of feudal Japan with these outstanding anime.
10. Ninja Scroll
Set in the Edo period of feudal Japan, this era was marked by a fragile peace marred by bloodshed. The Hiruko Clan, trapped in a cycle of darkness, safeguards a sacred treasure known as the Dragon Stone.
Enter Jubei Kibagami, the ideal protector of the Dragon Stone and the one capable of wielding the power of The Light Maiden!
9. Sengoku Basara: Samurai Kings
During the Sengoku Period in feudal Japan, numerous generals engaged in relentless battles for national power and unification. Among them stands the formidable Oda Nobunaga, known as the “Demon King of Owari.”
Young warlords Date Masamune and Sanada Yukimura, fierce rivals from opposing regions, forge an unexpected alliance with fellow generals in their quest to defeat the “demon king.”
8. Basilisk: Kouga Ninpou Chou
In the late 16th century, during Japan’s Azuchi-Momoyama period, two rival ninja clans, the Iga Tsubagakure and Kouga Manjidani, find themselves embroiled in a centuries-old blood feud.
The conflict reaches a standstill when Hattori Hanzō the 1st brokers a cease-fire, forcing both clans into the service of the tyrant Ieyasu.
7. The Elusive Samurai
Positioned between the late Kamakura and early Muromachi periods, the narrative revolves around Hojo Tokiyuki, a boy fleeing after Ashikaga Takauji topples his family.
With assistance from a dubious priest and his followers, the young lord seeks vengeance and endeavors to reclaim his former glory using his unique superhuman skill of evasion.
6. Blade Of The Immortal
Manji, an immortal swordsman cursed by a witch, grows weary of the death he has sown. His path to reclaiming mortality lies in slaying a hundred evil men for each hundred good souls he has taken.
On his quest, he encounters Rin, a young woman bent on avenging her family, killed by members of a rival sword school. Together, they embark on a journey seeking peace.
5. Mushibugyō
In Edo, monstrous, insect-like beasts wreak havoc on the land, overwhelming the common folk. The Insect Magistrates, a group of warriors skilled in secret arts and combat techniques, rise to the challenge.
To enhance their capability, they summon Genjuurou Tsukishima, the master swordsman hailing from Tsugaru Province.
4. Hyouge Mono
Furuta Sasuke, a vassal to the famed warlord Oda Nobunaga during Japan’s Sengoku Jidai, is mesmerized by the tea ceremony, seeking material success. Guided by Oda and the legendary tea master Sen no Soukei, Furuta embraces the path of the Hyouge Mono.
3. Samurai Champloo
While rescuing Fuu Kasumi from a group of Samurai, Mugen and Jin inadvertently demolish a shop and accidentally kill the local magistrate’s son. Facing execution, Fuu intervenes by hiring them as her bodyguards.
In her quest to find a samurai who smells of sunflowers, she enlists their help, but it becomes her responsibility to keep Mugen and Jin from killing one another during their adventure.
2 . Corrected (Corrected)
Following an alien invasion, swords were banned, leading to a decline in respect for Japan’s Samurai. However, Gintoki Sakata retains the spirit of a samurai, a fact that may seem incongruous given his love for sweets and his work as a yorozuya.
1. Bleach
Leading our list is Bleach, one of the best-selling manga series globally. The storyline follows Ichigo Kurosaki, a high school student living in Karakura Town, who becomes a substitute Soul Reaper (Death God) when Rukia Kuchiki protects him from a Hollow at the cost of her life.
Initially hesitant to accept this responsibility, Ichigo ultimately takes Rukia’s place. As they navigate this new reality, they discover that some classmates possess spiritual awareness and hidden powers:
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