Song of the Samurai

2026•8.0/10

Action & AdventureDramaWar & Politics

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8.0/10(1)

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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Production

THE SEVEN, TBS, U-NEXT

Language

Status

Ended

First Aired

May 9, 2026

Last Aired

June 27, 2026

Created By

Shinya Umemura

Where to Watch

Region US · Lang EN

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Seasons & Episodes

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Season

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

Air date: 2026-05-09

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.

Farewell Youth, Meet the Demon

Air date: 2026-05-16

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

Blood Between Brothers

Air date: 2026-05-23

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

The Broken Code

Air date: 2026-05-30

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.

The Death Pillar

Air date: 2026-06-06

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.

Light and Shadow

Air date: 2026-06-13

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

Path of Sacrifice

Air date: 2026-06-20

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.