Samurai: Hunt for the Sword (1999): cast, story & where to watch
1999 · Series · ★ 7.7
Released in 1999, Samurai: Hunt for the Sword is an action & adventure and animation series.
What it’s about. Shinjuro may be a little young to be the master of a swordsmanship school, but fate didn't give him a choice. Now his position and martial arts skill land him in the middle of serious trouble when the rogue samurai Mikage faces off against the Tokugawa government, and Shinjuro and the small group of swordsmen who train at the school must now protect the town from harm. However, the group won't be challenged until the Tokugawa house calls in a favor, and the young swordsman is forced to duel Mikage himself.
Who’s in it. Samurai: Hunt for the Sword stars Showtaro Morikubo as 楯岡新十郎, Machiko Toyoshima as 藤城小春, Michie Tomizawa as 琴原淑乃 and Houko Kuwashima as 小石川紗奈, among others.
How it landed. With an audience score of 7.7/10, Samurai: Hunt for the Sword 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: Hunt for the Sword page.
If you liked it. Fans of Samurai: Hunt for the Sword tend to enjoy Rick and Morty, Demon Slayer: Kimetsu no Yaiba, Attack on Titan and Attack on Titan: No Regrets.
Frequently asked
- Where can I watch Samurai: Hunt for the Sword (1999)?
- Streaming, rental and purchase options for Samurai: Hunt for the Sword change frequently. Check our where-to-watch page for the latest availability in your country.
- Is Samurai: Hunt for the Sword worth watching?
- Samurai: Hunt for the Sword holds an audience score of 7.7 out of 10, and is a strong pick if you enjoy action & adventure and animation. Most viewers rate it highly.
- Who stars in Samurai: Hunt for the Sword?
- Samurai: Hunt for the Sword stars Showtaro Morikubo, Machiko Toyoshima, Michie Tomizawa, Houko Kuwashima and Yuka Imai.
- When was Samurai: Hunt for the Sword released?
- Samurai: Hunt for the Sword was released in 1999.