All About the New Yaiba Anime Remake-Streaming, Main Cast and Staff

Yaiba anime, which had ruled thousands of hearts in 1993, is once again coming back to the top of the anime charts. As earlier announced, the Detective Conan hitmaker’s manga Yaiba will be receiving a new anime adaption.

The official website of Yaiba Anime announced on 4 September 2024 that the new anime will be a TV adaptation titled ‘ Shin Samurai-den Yaiba.’ It also revealed many exciting pieces of information, which we will review individually. 

All About Release Date and Streaming Information

While no definite release date has been announced for the new Yaiba anime so far, from the stream of new information, the release window can be guessed as fall 2024 or Summer 2025.

Crunchyroll is expected to stream the anime once it is released, given its Yaiba remake anime announcement. Fans don’t need to worry as more streaming details will be eventually released later as the big studio is handling the project. 

First Look at the Teaser Visual 

The vibrant visual was unveiled by the official website and X account on 4 September 2024. The colorful animation gives a glimpse into the quality of the upcoming anime.

The teaser spread features the series’ titular character, showing the might of his powerful sword against a beautiful background.

Mind-blowing Trailer of the Anime

Animated by none other than Studio Wit, the trailer gives a peek into the main characters-Yaiba, Sayaka, and Takeshi. From the trailer, it can be seen that it is definitely an upgrade from its 1993 counterpart.

Yaiba Kurogane’s antics in present-day Tokyo and his passion for becoming the strongest samurai are the main highlights of the trailer. Also, Yaiba and Takeshi Onimaru’s fight has been teased.

Main Voice Actors and Staff

The voice actors for the anime’s major characters have been unveiled, which are as follows.

CharacterVoice ActorNotable Roles
Yaiba KuroganeMinami TakayamaConan Edogawa (Detective Conan), Kiki (Kiki’s Delivery Service)
Sayaka MineManaka IwamiAkane (Oshi no Ko), Tohru (Fruits Basket)
Takeshi OnimaruYoshimasa HosoyaReiner (Attack on Titan), Graham (Doctor Elise)

The major staff, including the Director, Script Writer, and character designer, have been revealed by the official account, which is as follows.

PositionStaffOther Works
Director Takahiro HasuiKekkai Sensen, Mob Psycho 100
Script WriterTouko Machida7th Time Loop, 7 Seeds
Character Designer and Chief Animation Director Yoshimichi KamedaMob Psyco 100
Music Composition Yutaka Yamada, Yoshiaki DewaVinland Saga, Hell’s Paradise

Plot of the Upcoming Anime

Yaiba Anime Visual
Yaiba Anime Visual | Source: X

Based on the original Japanese Manga by Gosho Aoyama, Yaiba is about a young boy who leads a secluded life with his father in the forest. He aspires to be a samurai, so he undergoes rigorous training with his father.

But one day, his life changes when he is sent to Japan. There, he faces the ordeal of adjusting to a civilized society while meeting the Mine Family, his best friend, Sayaka, and even the legendary Musashi Miyamoto. With his magic sword and new comrades, Yaiba will defeat evil and have lots of adventures.

Yaiba, as a character, is frequently referenced in the author’s other work, Detective Conan. Its first 52 episodes anime series ran from 1993-1994. This brand-new remake will be under the supervision of Gosho Aoyama. 

About Shin Samurai-den Yaiba

Yaiba is a Japanese Manga Series written and Illustrated by Gosho Aoyama. It was serialized in Shogakukan‘s shōnen manga magazine Weekly Shōnen Sunday from September 1988 to December 1993, with 24 volumes in circulation.

 

The series follows the titular Yaiba Kurogane, a young samurai boy inspired by Miyamoto Musashi, the legendary Swordsman. The samurai embarks on an adventure with his companions after his rival obtains the Legendary Demon Blade.

 

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