Battle Arena Toshinden (1996): cast, story & where to watch

Released in 1996, Battle Arena Toshinden is an animation and action & adventure series.

What it’s about. For one year, Master Swordsman Eiji Shinjo has been haunted by the memory of his battle with the renegade champion, Gaia - a battle that was cut short by the forces of the malevolent syndicate known as "the organization." Denied victory, Eiji left the tournament followed by his opponents mocking laughter. Worse still, Eiji walked away no closer to finding his long lost brother, Sho. But now, a mysterious warrior is hunting down the champions of the previous tournament and using their own moves against them - and it looks like that person may be Sho. Who is this powerful new foe and who is his next target? Eiji and Kayin, his closest friend and greatest rival, struggle to unravel the mystery before they, too, join the ranks of the defeated. The answer lies at the heart of the Organization and its plans for world domination. At last, the ultimate battle between the greatest fighters in the world will be decided. But if Eiji loses, his friends - Ellis - may Die...

Who’s in it. Battle Arena Toshinden stars Tomokazu Seki as Eiji Sinjo (voice), Takehito Koyasu as Kayin Amoh (voice), Yumi Touma as Sofia (voice) and Kyoko Hikami as Ellis (voice), among others.

How it landed. With an audience score of 5.0/10, Battle Arena Toshinden has proved divisive with audiences.

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

If you liked it. Fans of Battle Arena Toshinden tend to enjoy Rick and Morty, Demon Slayer: Kimetsu no Yaiba, Attack on Titan and Attack on Titan: No Regrets.