Samurai Banners (2007): cast, story & where to watch

2007 · Series · ★ 7.6

Samurai Banners poster

Released in 2007, Samurai Banners is a drama and war & politics series.

What it’s about. Fūrin Kazan was the 46th NHK Taiga drama beginning on January 7, 2007. It was aired throughout 2007. The four characters from left to right are wind, woods, fire, and mountain. The title is a reference to the war banner used by Takeda Shingen, which in turn was taken from Sun Tzu's The Art of War. It means "Swift as the Wind, Silent as a Forest, Fierce as Fire and Immovable as a Mountain."

Who’s in it. Samurai Banners stars Seiyo Uchino, Ennosuke Ichikawa, GACKT and Tatsuya Nakadai, among others.

How it landed. With an audience score of 7.6/10, Samurai Banners has been warmly received by audiences.

Where to watch. Streaming options change often. See the full, country-by-country breakdown on our where to watch Samurai Banners page.

If you liked it. Fans of Samurai Banners tend to enjoy Breaking Bad, Better Call Saul, Demon Slayer: Kimetsu no Yaiba and Attack on Titan.

Frequently asked

Where can I watch Samurai Banners (2007)?
Streaming, rental and purchase options for Samurai Banners change frequently. Check our where-to-watch page for the latest availability in your country.
Is Samurai Banners worth watching?
Samurai Banners holds an audience score of 7.6 out of 10, and is a strong pick if you enjoy drama and war & politics. Most viewers rate it highly.
Who stars in Samurai Banners?
Samurai Banners stars Seiyo Uchino, Ennosuke Ichikawa, GACKT, Tatsuya Nakadai and Misa Shimizu.
When was Samurai Banners released?
Samurai Banners was released in 2007.