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Samurai 7

2004Show1 season26 episodesTV-PG

Action & AdventureAnimation
77
GreatGoodWatch score
IMDb7.6Rotten Tomatoes–85%

A brutally violent, nerve-racking animated series about war and history, with standout direction and cinematography.

Good for friends night · party vibe · teens

Skip it if graphic violence bothers you

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Not for laughs or warmth.

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Episodes

1 season · 26 episodes · best: S1E9 "The Bandits" 8.1

Episodes

7.5

Story

As villages perish under the thumb of a cruel race of warriors, a young priestess named Kirara travels the countryside gathering stray samurais.

Feels like

  • Historical Anime Adaptation
  • Samurai Action Drama
  • Class Warfare Allegory
  • Ensemble Character Study
  • Visually Stunning Animation
  • Philosophical Conflict
  • High-Stakes Siege Defense
  • Melancholic Heroism
  • Kurosawa Homage

Cast

11 of 11 · most episodes first

Crew

Directors
Toshifumi Takizawa, Futoshi Higashide, Yasuhiro Kuroda
Written by
Atsuhiro Tomioka, Shuuichi Kouyama
Produced by
Daisuke Itô, Kazuhiko Inomata
Music by
Kaoru Wada, Eitetsu Hayashi

Everyone

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Facts

June 12, 2004 · December 25, 2004 · Ended

First aired
June 12, 2004
Last aired
December 25, 2004
Status
Ended
Length
1 season · 26 episodes
Age rating
TV-PG
Content
Violence, Disturbing Imagery
Genres
Action & Adventure, Animation, Drama, Sci-Fi & Fantasy
Original language
Japanese
Made in
Japan
Available in
9 countries

Q&A

5 questions, like "Where can I stream Samurai 7?"

Questions about Samurai 7

Quick answers from GoodWatch data.

Where can I stream Samurai 7?

Crunchyroll

In the United States, Samurai 7 streams on Crunchyroll. You can rent or buy it from Apple TV Store and Fandango At Home. It also streams in 7 other countries.

Is Samurai 7 worth watching?

77
GreatGoodWatch score

Mostly, it's well received, with a GoodWatch score of 77 (IMDb 7.6).

Is Samurai 7 okay for kids?

TV-PGViolenceDisturbing imagery

Not for young kids: it's rated TV-PG in the United States for violence and disturbing imagery, and the viewing guide lists it for teens and adults.

How long does it take to watch Samurai 7?

11 h

About 11 hours: 26 episodes in 1 season of about 25 minutes each, aired from 2004 to 2004.

Is Samurai 7 in English?

Japanese

No, it was made in Japanese.