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The Best Episodes of YAIBA: Samurai Legend

Every episode of YAIBA: Samurai Legend ranked from best to worst. Let's dive into the Best Episodes of YAIBA: Samurai Legend!

Best episode
S1E11 Raijinken vs. Fujinken
9.0107 votes
Worst episode
S1E3 Another Maken
7.5133 votes
Top season
Season 1
8.2avg
Binge time
9h 36m
24 episodes
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  1. #1 Fan Favorite
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    YAIBA: Samurai Legend Season 1 Episode 11 - Raijinken vs. Fujinken
    9.0/10(107 votes)

    S1:E11

    While Yaiba rides high, Onimaru tempts the young hero. And in pure Yaiba fashion, eyebrows rise.

    Directors:Makoto Fuchigami, Yoshitsugu Hosokawa
    Writer:Unknown

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  2. YAIBA: Samurai Legend Season 1 Episode 23 - The Dragon God Orb Resurrected!
    8.8/10(53 votes)

    S1:E23

    At the trial to end all trials, the Dragon God desires decisiveness through an impossible choice.

    Director:Unknown
    Writer:Unknown

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  3. YAIBA: Samurai Legend Season 1 Episode 22 - Crossroads of the Soul
    8.6/10(44 votes)

    S1:E22

    Yaiba arrives at the crater of Mt. Fuji only to be faced with a dilemma he could've never imagined.

    Director:Unknown
    Writer:Unknown

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  4. YAIBA: Samurai Legend Season 1 Episode 8 - The Duel at Ganryu Island
    8.5/10(90 votes)

    S1:E8

    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.

    Director:Masao Kawase
    Writer:Touko Machida

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  5. YAIBA: Samurai Legend Season 1 Episode 16 - A Battle of Giants
    8.5/10(53 votes)

    S1:E16

    Troupe Yaiba traipses to Nara for a pivotal tip-off, but it's an odd traveling warrior who shows up.

    Director:Unknown
    Writer:Unknown

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  6. YAIBA: Samurai Legend Season 1 Episode 9 - Dawn of the Lightning Slash
    8.4/10(76 votes)

    S1:E9

    Needing to develop a new sword technique that can counter Onimaru, Yaiba undergoes further grueling training with Musashi — and a scheming Kojiro.

    Director:Hiroyuki Tanaka
    Writer:Tomomi Kawaguchi

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  7. YAIBA: Samurai Legend Season 1 Episode 4 - Attack of the Eight Ogres
    8.3/10(113 votes)

    S1:E4

    Yaiba has the Raijinken but it's the Thunder God that turns the tables on him. Then there's Onimaru.

    Director:Makoto Fuchigami
    Writer:Eiji Umehara

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  8. YAIBA: Samurai Legend Season 1 Episode 14 - The Rise of Ninja Kotaro!
    8.3/10(55 votes)

    S1:E14

    Lake Biwa's orb surprises, but it's Shikoku's Mt. Tsurugi that hides a shadowy and dangerous threat.

    Director:Unknown
    Writer:Unknown

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  9. YAIBA: Samurai Legend Season 1 Episode 21 - Mystery Atop Mt. Fuji
    8.2/10(39 votes)

    S1:E21

    An off-the-wall sphere guides Yaiba to Mt. Fuji to find the elusive and perilous Dragon God Orb.

    Director:Unknown
    Writer:Unknown

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  10. YAIBA: Samurai Legend Season 1 Episode 18 - Crisis on Kawanaka-Jima
    8.2/10(44 votes)

    S1:E18

    Jubei's giving Yaiba and team a fighting chance, but that's before they meet the ninja army

    Director:Unknown
    Writer:Unknown

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  11. YAIBA: Samurai Legend Season 1 Episode 13 - Find the Dragon God Orb
    8.2/10(60 votes)

    S1:E13

    Yaiba and team learn of an orb that promises gravity-defying powers. But an undead assassin awaits...

    Director:Hitomi Ezoe
    Writer:Touko Machida

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  12. YAIBA: Samurai Legend Season 1 Episode 10 - Onimaru's Devil Kings
    8.2/10(72 votes)

    S1:E10

    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.

    Directors:Tomoko Hiramuki, Mitsutoshi Sato
    Writer:Eiji Umehara

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  13. YAIBA: Samurai Legend Season 1 Episode 7 - Kojiro Resurrected
    8.2/10(92 votes)

    S1:E7

    Yaiba and his companions finally reach Ganryujima, where they encounter Mr. Spider — and a resurrected, but somewhat peeved, Sasaki Kojiro.

    Director:Yoshitsugu Hosokawa
    Writer:Touko Machida

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  14. YAIBA: Samurai Legend Season 1 Episode 6 - The Unexpected Mr. Bat
    8.2/10(142 votes)

    S1:E6

    Yaiba and crew are back on track but stop in Nagoya where there's more in store than great food.

    Director:Yuji Tokuno
    Writer:Tomomi Kawaguchi

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  15. YAIBA: Samurai Legend Season 1 Episode 19 - Darkness Orb Escape Training
    8.1/10(41 votes)

    S1:E19

    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?

    Director:Rei Nakahara
    Writer:Touko Machida

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  16. YAIBA: Samurai Legend Season 1 Episode 20 - The Ruse of Basho the Monkey
    8.1/10(42 votes)

    S1:E20

    The team is eager to grab the illusive final prize, but a decrepit temple and old man stand defiant.

    Director:Unknown
    Writer:Unknown

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  17. YAIBA: Samurai Legend Season 1 Episode 24 - The Lunar Invaders
    8.1/10(43 votes)

    S1:E24

    With the ultimate orb and new maken, Yaiba is victorious. But a new battle unfolds over the Pacific.

    Director:Makoto Fuchigami
    Writer:Touko Machida

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  18. YAIBA: Samurai Legend Season 1 Episode 15 - Showdown! Magician vs. Yaiba
    8.1/10(48 votes)

    S1:E15

    Team Yaiba may have secured the Gold Orb on Shikoku, but it's on to Kyushu, and on Yaiba's back.

    Directors:Hiroyuki Tanaka, Maho Ishikawa
    Writer:Unknown

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  19. YAIBA: Samurai Legend Season 1 Episode 17 - The Man of Yagyu Shinkage-ryu
    8.0/10(45 votes)

    S1:E17

    Yaiba battles Goemon using the Orb of Giants only to lose two of the spheres to the villain's guile.

    Director:Unknown
    Writer:Unknown

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  20. YAIBA: Samurai Legend Season 1 Episode 12 - Nadeshiko Yamoto Is Calling
    8.0/10(62 votes)

    S1:E12

    A showdown's heating up between Yaiba and Onimaru, but the neighborhood rumor mill is even hotter.

    Director:Atsuko Nozaki
    Writer:Tomomi Kawaguchi

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  21. YAIBA: Samurai Legend Season 1 Episode 5 - Onsen Fun
    7.9/10(95 votes)

    S1:E5

    Yaiba et al. head to Ganryu Island to learn about an arcane maken but end up at a shady hot spring.

    Director:Kazuki Yokoyama
    Writer:Eiji Umehara

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  22. YAIBA: Samurai Legend Season 1 Episode 2 - Fujinken Reborn
    7.8/10(144 votes)

    S1:E2

    Yaiba has come up with a plan and is willing to do nearly anything to provoke Onimaru to a duel.

    Director:Hiroyuki Tanaka
    Writer:Touko Machida

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  23. YAIBA: Samurai Legend Season 1 Episode 1 - Meeting Yaiba
    7.8/10(219 votes)

    S1:E1

    Yaiba Kurogane is determined to become a true samurai, but things take an odd turn in the jungle.

    Director:Takahiro Hasui
    Writer:Touko Machida

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  24. YAIBA: Samurai Legend Season 1 Episode 3 - Another Maken
    7.5/10(133 votes)

    S1:E3

    Onimaru now wants to fight Yaiba, but something's off, not least the horns sprouting from his head.

    Director:Yousuke Hatta
    Writer:Touko Machida

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Best Episodes Summary

"Raijinken vs. Fujinken" is the best rated episode of YAIBA: Samurai Legend. It scored 9.0/10 from 107 votes. Directed by Makoto Fuchigami, Yoshitsugu Hosokawa and written by Unknown, it aired on June 14, 2025. This episode scored 0.2 points higher than the second highest rated, "The Dragon God Orb Resurrected!".

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