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Samurai 7

2004·Show
26Episodes in1Season·TV-PG
IMDb7.6Rotten Tomatoes–85%
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Where to watch

Crunchyroll

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Samurai 7 fingerprint

High energy, strong craft, a touch of humor.

Energy

Epic and thrilling

Fast from start to finish.

  • Spectacle9
  • Adrenaline8
  • Violence8

Heart

Cathartic and moving

  • Catharsis8
  • Pathos7
  • Wonder7

Humor

A little humor

Not a comedy at heart.

  • Wit & Wordplay4
  • Satire & Parody3
  • Dark Humor3

World

The future, war, and society

Lived-in and easy to get lost in.

  • World Immersion8
  • Novelty8
  • Dialogue Centrality7

Craft

Standout direction, storytelling, and characters

  • Direction8
  • Narrative Structure8
  • Character Depth8

Style

Standout cinematography, score, and visual style

A distinctive visual signature.

  • Cinematography8
  • Music Composition8
  • Visual Stylization8

Who it's for

AdultsFriends NightPartner WatchPublic Viewing SafeSolo WatchTeensBinge-FriendlyPure EscapismThought-Provoking

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Graphic violence bothers you

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Episode ratings

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About

As villages perish under the thumb of a cruel race of warriors, a young priestess named Kirara travels the countryside gathering stray samurais.
Sci-Fi Samurai ActionEpic WarfareVillage DefenseAkira Kurosawa HomageHigh-Stakes ConflictCharacter-Driven PlotSocial Justice ThemeFuturistic World-BuildingSpectacular BattlesAnime Classic

Crew

Directed by:
Toshifumi Takizawa, Jiro Fujimoto, Futoshi Higashide
Written by:
Atsuhiro Tomioka, Shuuichi Kouyama
Produced by:
Kazuhiko Inomata, Daisuke Itô

Sequels and Prequels

No sequels or prequels available

Media

Questions about Samurai 7

Quick answers from GoodWatch data.

Where can I stream Samurai 7 legally?

Crunchyroll

Samurai 7 is included with a subscription to Crunchyroll in the United States. You can also rent or buy it from Apple TV, Amazon Video, Apple TV Store, and Fandango At Home. All links in Where to Watch go to these licensed services.

Is Samurai 7 worth watching?

77
GreatGoodWatch score

Mostly. It's well received, with a GoodWatch score of 77/100 (IMDb 7.6). The GoodWatch score combines critic and audience ratings.

What is Samurai 7 rated?

TV-PGViolence

It's rated TV-PG in the United States. Content advisories: violence.

How many seasons does Samurai 7 have?

1 season

It has 1 season with 26 episodes of about 25 minutes each.

When did Samurai 7 air?

It ran from 2004 to 2004 and has ended.

What language is Samurai 7 in?

Japanese

It was made in Japanese. Produced in Japan.

In how many countries can I watch Samurai 7?

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GoodWatch finds legal streaming, rental, or purchase options for Samurai 7 in 9 countries. Pick any of them in Where to Watch to see the local services.