Episode 10 of Yaiba: Samurai Legend (“The Appearance of the Four Heavenly Kings of Onimaru”) sees Yaiba and his friends facing new challenges as they venture deeper into Onimaru’s castle. This episode balances humor and action, setting the stage for a major showdown (2, 1).
Synopsis
After mastering the Kaminari Slash, Yaiba confidently attacks Onimaru Castle (2). However, Spider-Man, one of Onimaru’s minions, tricks Yaiba and his party, sending them plummeting to the bottom of the castle (2). Instead of a typical dungeon, they discover a bizarre landscape and encounter Onimaru’s newest force: the Four Devil Kings (2).
The group is separated, and each faces a member of the Four Devil Kings (1). Yaiba and Sayaka team up against Chameleon Bonaparte, a slippery foe with the ability to mimic others (1).
The Four Devil Kings
The Four Devil Kings are a quirky and powerful group (1, 2):
- Chameleon Bonaparte: A chameleon dressed in Napoleon cosplay with the power to transform and become invisible, posing a challenge for Yaiba and Sayaka (1).
- Gorilla: A formidable gorilla with immense strength (1, 4).
- Giant Anglerfish: A menacing anglerfish that threatens Gero, Tiger, and Vulture (1, 4).
- Spider-Man: Tricks Yaiba and his party (2).
Episode Highlights
- Yaiba and Sayaka vs. Chameleon Bonaparte: Chameleon Bonaparte proves to be a difficult opponent, using his camouflage to evade Yaiba’s attacks (1). Sayaka cleverly sets a trap, but Chameleon Bonaparte turns into Yaiba to confuse her (1).
- Kojiro and Musashi vs. Gorilla: Kojiro and Miyamoto fight the Gorilla, who proves too strong for them. Kojiro briefly joins forces with the Gorilla, but the gorilla turns into a more dangerous form (4).
- Gero, Tiger, and Vulture vs. Giant Anglerfish: The anglerfish attempts to eat them, but Tiger manages to snatch its lantern, enraging the beast (4). Yaiba defeats the fish with his lightning technique (4).
Humor and Goofiness
Yaiba: Samurai Legend continues its trend of blending action with comedy. The Four Devil Kings themselves are embodiments of this, with their unusual designs and absurd abilities (1). The episode doesn’t take itself too seriously, embracing the silliness with gusto (1).
Moments
- Yaiba uses his new technique against the Chameleon, but the Chameleon keeps disappearing (4).
- Sayaka comes up with a plan to trap the Chameleon (1, 4).
- Kojiro tries to team up with Gorilla (4).
- Tiger gets eaten by the anglerfish and attacks it from the inside (4).
Review
Episode 10 is a fun and engaging episode that serves as a good setup for the battles (1). The introduction of the Four Devil Kings adds a new layer of challenge and humor to the series (1, 2). While the episode may feel like a distraction from the main plot, it is entertaining and showcases the series’ unique charm (1).
Looking Ahead
With the defeat of some of the Devil Kings, Yaiba and his friends are one step closer to Onimaru. The stage is set for more intense battles and comedic moments as the quest continues.
Cast
- Minami Takayama as Yaiba Kurogane (12)
- Junichi Suwabe as Musashi Miyamoto (12)
- Go Inoue as Kojiro Sasaki (12)
- Manaka Iwami as Sayaka Mine (12)
- Isshin Chiba as Kagetora (12)
- Kosuke Echigoya as Shonosuke (12)
- Takeharu Onishi as Gerozaemon Geroda (12)
- Kana Ichinose as Namako-Otoko (12)
- Shuhei Sakaguchi as Kumo-Otoko (12)
- Yoshimasa Hosoya as Takeshi Onimaru (12)
Staff
- Director: Takahiro Hasui (12)
- Screenplay: Eiji Umehara (12)
- Storyboard: Shinsaku Sasaki (12)
- Episode Director: Mitsutoshi Sato, Tomoko Hiramuki, Takuma Suzuki (12)
- Animation Director: Yoshimichi Kameda (12)
