Little Samurai (1972): cast, story & where to watch

1972 · Series · ★ 1

Little Samurai poster

Released in 1972, Little Samurai is an animation and action & adventure series.

What it’s about. A young swordsman finds himself involved in a plot to overthrow the shogunate.

Who’s in it. Little Samurai stars Kurumi Kobato as さゆり, Koichi Chiba as 千葉周作, Reiko Katsura as 大助 and Makio Inoue as 柳生市太郎, among others.

How it landed. With an audience score of 1.0/10, Little Samurai has proved divisive with audiences.

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

If you liked it. Fans of Little Samurai 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 Little Samurai (1972)?
Streaming, rental and purchase options for Little Samurai change frequently. Check our where-to-watch page for the latest availability in your country.
Is Little Samurai worth watching?
Little Samurai holds an audience score of 1.0 out of 10, and is a strong pick if you enjoy animation and action & adventure. Reactions are mixed, so it may depend on taste.
Who stars in Little Samurai?
Little Samurai stars Kurumi Kobato, Koichi Chiba, Reiko Katsura, Makio Inoue and Keiko Yamamoto.
When was Little Samurai released?
Little Samurai was released in 1972.