Storyline
Discover the story behind the screen.
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.
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Episodes
Episode 1 · Meeting Yaiba
Yaiba Kurogane is determined to become a true samurai, but things take an odd turn in the jungle.
Episode 2 · Fujinken Reborn
Yaiba has come up with a plan and is willing to do nearly anything to provoke Onimaru to a duel.
Episode 3 · Another Maken
Onimaru now wants to fight Yaiba, but something's off, not least the horns sprouting from his head.
Episode 4 · Attack of the Eight Ogres
Yaiba has the Raijinken but it's the Thunder God that turns the tables on him. Then there's Onimaru.
Episode 5 · Onsen Fun
Yaiba et al. head to Ganryu Island to learn about an arcane maken but end up at a shady hot spring.
Episode 6 · The Unexpected Mr. Bat
Yaiba and crew are back on track but stop in Nagoya where there's more in store than great food.
Episode 7 · Kojiro Resurrected
Yaiba and his companions finally reach Ganryujima, where they encounter Mr. Spider — and a resurrected, but somewhat peeved, Sasaki Kojiro.
Episode 8 · The Duel at Ganryu Island
Musashi and Kojiro's duel must proceed as recorded so Yaiba can return to his original time, but Yaiba's careless comment threatens to change history.
Episode 9 · Dawn of the Lightning Slash
Needing to develop a new sword technique that can counter Onimaru, Yaiba undergoes further grueling training with Musashi — and a scheming Kojiro.
Episode 10 · Onimaru's Devil Kings
Yaiba and his companions storm Onimaru Castle, but they fall through a trap into the depths of the stronghold and face Onimaru's new henchmen.
Episode 11 · Raijinken vs. Fujinken
While Yaiba rides high, Onimaru tempts the young hero. And in pure Yaiba fashion, eyebrows rise.
Episode 12 · Nadeshiko Yamoto Is Calling
A showdown's heating up between Yaiba and Onimaru, but the neighborhood rumor mill is even hotter.
Episode 13 · Find the Dragon God Orb
Yaiba and team learn of an orb that promises gravity-defying powers. But an undead assassin awaits...
Episode 14 · The Rise of Ninja Kotaro!
Lake Biwa's orb surprises, but it's Shikoku's Mt. Tsurugi that hides a shadowy and dangerous threat.
Episode 15 · Showdown! Magician vs. Yaiba
Team Yaiba may have secured the Gold Orb on Shikoku, but it's on to Kyushu, and on Yaiba's back.
Episode 16 · A Battle of Giants
Troupe Yaiba traipses to Nara for a pivotal tip-off, but it's an odd traveling warrior who shows up.
Episode 17 · The Man of Yagyu Shinkage-ryu
Yaiba battles Goemon using the Orb of Giants only to lose two of the spheres to the villain's guile.
Episode 18 · Crisis on Kawanaka-Jima
Jubei's giving Yaiba and team a fighting chance, but that's before they meet the ninja army
Episode 19 · Darkness Orb Escape Training
Team Yaiba unmasks the true nature of the mysterious orb seized from Goemon, and it’s unlike anything the travelers have encountered before. This time, aspirations are a liability. Is this new realm a dream come true? Or is it a nightmare about to unfurl?
Episode 20 · The Ruse of Basho the Monkey
The team is eager to grab the illusive final prize, but a decrepit temple and old man stand defiant.
Episode 21 · Mystery Atop Mt. Fuji
An off-the-wall sphere guides Yaiba to Mt. Fuji to find the elusive and perilous Dragon God Orb.
Episode 22 · Crossroads of the Soul
Yaiba arrives at the crater of Mt. Fuji only to be faced with a dilemma he could've never imagined.
Episode 23 · The Dragon God Orb Resurrected!
At the trial to end all trials, the Dragon God desires decisiveness through an impossible choice.
Episode 24 · The Lunar Invaders
With the ultimate orb and new maken, Yaiba is victorious. But a new battle unfolds over the Pacific.
