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The Stubborn Samurai Boy

1991Show1 season36 episodes

AnimationComedy
60
DecentGoodWatch score

A heartwarming, uplifting animated series about history and growing up.

Good for family movie night · friends night · kids

Skip it if you want dark or edgy material

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Not for scares, romance or brutality.

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Story

The protagonist, Ishigaki Naokaku, a child of a lower-ranking samurai, gains admission to the prestigious Hagi Meirinkan Academy—an elite school exclusively for children of high-ranking samurai from distinguished families. Unwavering in his commitment to the bushido he believes in, Naokaku charges ahead with relentless determination, turning everything around him upside down. Though initially bewildered by his unorthodox ways, both his classmates and the adults in his life gradually find themselves inspired and transformed by his indomitable spirit.

Feels like

  • Historical Coming-of-Age
  • Samurai Spirit & Bushido
  • Class Struggle in Education
  • Heartwarming Determination
  • Nostalgic Showa-Era Anime
  • Inspiring Underdog Story
  • Traditional Japanese Setting
  • Wholesome Moral Lessons
  • Character Transformation
  • Gentle Drama

Cast

24 of 25 · most episodes first

Crew

Directors
Masami Anno, Junya Koshiba, Kazunori Mizuno
Written by
Takao Koyama, Yoshiyuki Suga, Fumio Nishikidera
Music by
Yūsuke Honma

Everyone

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Facts

January 5, 1991 · October 12, 1991 · Ended

First aired
January 5, 1991
Last aired
October 12, 1991
Status
Ended
Length
1 season · 36 episodes
Genres
Animation, Comedy, Action & Adventure
Original language
Japanese

Q&A

6 questions, like "Is The Stubborn Samurai Boy worth watching?"

Questions about The Stubborn Samurai Boy

Quick answers from GoodWatch data.

Is The Stubborn Samurai Boy worth watching?

60
DecentGoodWatch score

Opinions are mixed, with a GoodWatch score of 60.

Is The Stubborn Samurai Boy okay for kids?

Yes: the viewing guide lists it for kids.

How long does it take to watch The Stubborn Samurai Boy?

18 h

About 18 hours: 36 episodes in 1 season of about 30 minutes each, aired from 1991 to 1991.

Will The Stubborn Samurai Boy make me laugh?

A touch

Not much for a comedy: the title analysis gives its humor 1 of 4.

Will I feel good after watching The Stubborn Samurai Boy?

BleakHopeful

Yes, it's an uplifting series: the title analysis rates it 9 of 10 for hopefulness and 9 for wholesome.

Is The Stubborn Samurai Boy in English?

Japanese

No, it was made in Japanese.