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Song of the Samurai

Song of the Samurai (2026)

May. 09,2026

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Song of the Samurai

Follows the Shinsengumi samurai corps during late-Edo period Kyoto, centered on former street fighter Hijikata Toshizo and his brotherhood with Kondo Isami and Okita Soji as loyalty, betrayal, and war test them.

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Song of the Samurai

2026

Seasons & Episode

Seasons 1 : 2026

8 Episode

Episode 1 - S1.E1 ∙ The Soul of Baragaki, Burning with Friends

May. 09,2026

A former samurai in Meiji Japan recounts a legendary rise. In the heart of Edo, young Hijikata finds the brotherhood and destiny that will define him.

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Episode 2 - Farewell Youth, Meet the Demon

May. 16,2026

In Kyoto, Hijikata confronts the ruthless Serizawa. Betrayal, loss, and the return of a friend-turned-assassin force him into a brutal new reality.

Episode 3 - Blood Between Brothers

May. 23,2026

Hijikata reunites with Izo, now a deadly assassin. After their tragic duel, he forges a ruthless code to protect his remaining brothers.

Episode 4 - The Broken Code

May. 30,2026

The murder of a young member pushes Nagakura toward execution. As Kondo sacrifices his pride to save his comrade, a shocking betrayal comes to light.

Episode 5 - The Death Pillar

June. 06,2026

Outnumbered 150 to 10, Yamanami devises a desperate plan. Harada makes a suicidal last stand, buying time for his brothers-in-arms to strike back.

Episode 6 - Light and Shadow

June. 13,2026

As Serizawa's violence spirals, Hijikata confronts the man he calls his shadow. They agree to settle everything in one last, deadly clash.

Episode 7 - Path of Sacrifice

June. 20,2026

The unit charges headlong into the fray. As comrades fall in an attempt to clear the path, a wounded Hijikata entrusts their future to the prodigy, Okita.

Episode 8 - Demons End, Rising Thunder

June. 27,2026