A brand-new TV anime adaptation of YAIBA, titled Shin Samurai-den YAIBA, is set to premiere on April 5. It will air every Saturday at 5:30 PM on Yomiuri TV and Nippon TV networks. This marks the first new YAIBA anime in 31 years since the series last aired in 1994. The broadcast will be followed by Detective Conan at 6:00 PM, creating a one-hour anime block known as the "Gosho Aoyama Hour."

On the January 8 episode of Detective Conan, a special "YAIBA x Conan" crossover video was unveiled. In this clip, both series’ protagonists, voiced by Minami Takayama, come together for a unique interaction. The highlight is YAIBA boldly declaring, "I look like a samurai! And I think like a samurai too!!" to which Conan, taken aback, responds, "Wait… you’re really a samurai…?"

The collaboration continues with new crossover videos scheduled for release at the end of Detective Conan broadcasts:

January 15: "Sayaka x Ran"
January 22: "Onimaru x Kogoro"

About YAIBA

Created by Gosho Aoyama, the mastermind behind Detective Conan, YAIBA follows the adventures of a wild samurai boy named Yaiba Kurogane. After rigorous training in the jungle, he returns to Japan, embarking on a relentless journey to hone his samurai spirit. His fateful encounter with his rival Takeshi Onimaru leads to an epic adventure when Onimaru acquires the legendary Demon Sword.

First serialized in Weekly Shonen Sunday from 1988 to 1993, YAIBA has sold over 17 million copies in total. The original TV anime aired from 1993 to 1994. The upcoming new adaptation, debuting after 31 years, will feature a completely original storyline under the full supervision of Gosho Aoyama.

Source : ORICON NEWS