Kotarou, an orphan, steals from villagers to survive, but faces assassination by Ming Dynasty assassins. Nanashi, a samurai, becomes his bodyguard, leading a thrilling journey.
The 2019 MAPPA version of the 1969 series Dororo centres on friendship, retaliation, and greed as it recounts the lives of a young ronin named Dororo and the horrors they come across in Sengoku-era Japan.
The life of Yasuke, the first African samurai, in 16th-century mediaeval Japan is explored in the anime series. In a different version, while guarding a magical girl, Yasuke attempts to move over his illustrious past as a ronin.
Started in 1996, Rurouni Kenshin is a well-known anime series with a samurai theme that has 95 episodes. It provides a realistic depiction of samurai life in ancient Japan by following former assassin Kenshin Himura on his quest for inner peace.
Drifters, a dark historical anime set in 1600, follows Shimazu Toyohisa, a samurai transported to a world filled with past heroes and villains. With likeable characters, fantastic fight scenes, and humour, it's a must-watch for anime fans.
Also known as The Kouga Ninja Scrolls, set in the late 16th century, follows the love story between ninja clan heirs amid blood rivalry.
The 2009 anime series also known as Samurai Kings, which pits heroes against the Demon King, includes live action, stage plays, movies, TV shows, and manga. Samurai Kings blend samurai and superpowers.