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After 31 years, Gosho Aoyama’s Yaiba manga is receiving a new anime adaptation titled Yaiba: Samurai Legend (Shin Samurai Den YAIBA). This reboot is set to premiere on April 5, 2025, airing on Yomiuri TV and Nippon TV networks as part of the “Gosho Aoyama Hour,” alongside Detective Conan.
Story
Yaiba: Samurai Legend follows Yaiba Kurogane, a young samurai who has trained in the jungle to become a true samurai. He returns to Japan and begins living with the Mine family. There, he encounters kendo expert Takeshi Onimaru, his rival. As they clash, ancient forces are awakened in the form of the Fujinken (Wind God’s Sword) and Raijinken (Thunder God’s Sword). This sets Yaiba on a quest to defeat Onimaru, who is lured into malevolence and aims to take over the world with an army of demons.
Production
- Studio: WIT Studio, known for Attack on Titan (seasons 1-3).
- Director: Takahiro Hasui, who has worked on Mob Psycho 100.
- Series Composition: Tōko Machida (Chaika – The Coffin Princess).
- Character Design & Chief Director: Yoshimichi Kameda (DANDADAN).
- Music: Yoshiaki Dewa and Yutaka Yamada.
Cast
- Yaiba Kurogane: Minami Takayama (also the voice of Conan Edogawa in Detective Conan)
- Sayaka Mine: Manaka Iwami
- Takeshi Onimaru: Yoshimasa Hosoya
- Raizō Mine: Atsushi Miyauchi
- Kojirō Sasaki: Gō Inoue
- Kagetora: Isshin Chiba
- Musashi Miyamoto: Junichi Suwabe
- Namako Otoko (Sea Cucumber Man): Kana Ichinose
- Kenjūrō Kurogane: Katsuyuki Konishi
- Fuji Mine: Kimiko Saitō
- Shōnosuke: Kōsuke Echigoya
- Shizuka Mine: Rina Satō
- Kumo Otoko (Spider Man): Shūhei Sakaguchi
- Gerosaemon Gerota: Takeharu Ōnishi
Music
The opening theme song for Yaiba: Samurai Legend is “BLADE” performed by BLUE ENCOUNT. Information about the ending theme and its performer is currently not available in the search results.
Original Manga & Anime
The original Yaiba manga by Gosho Aoyama was serialized from 1988 to 1993 and won the 38th Shogakukan Manga Award. The first anime adaptation aired from 1993 to 1994, spanning 52 episodes. The opening and ending themes for the original anime were performed by Kabuki Rocks: “Yuuki ga Areba” (opening) and “Shinjigakunaki Tatakai” (ending).
Key Themes
- Good vs. Evil: The series presents a classic battle between a bright, energetic hero and a malevolent antagonist.
- Friendship: The power of friendship may play a significant role in Yaiba’s journey.
- Japanese Mythology & History: Yaiba encounters figures from Japanese history and mythology during his quest.
- Nostalgia: The reboot aims to capture the spirit of classic shōnen anime while appealing to modern audiences.
Collaboration with Detective Conan
To celebrate the “Gosho Aoyama Hour,” Yaiba: Samurai Legend and Detective Conan are collaborating. Special videos featuring characters from both series are being released. A video featuring Yaiba Kurogane and Conan Edogawa has already been released, with future videos planned for Sayaka × Ran and Onimaru × Kogoro.
Potential
The Yaiba: Samurai Legend reboot has the potential to introduce a new generation to Gosho Aoyama’s work. Its blend of action, comedy, and mythology, combined with Wit Studio’s animation quality, could make it a standout anime of 2025.
