Episode 2 story and advance scene cuts have been released for the brand-new TV anime YAIBA: Samurai Legend, based on Gosho Aoyama’s manga YAIBA. The episode is scheduled to air on April 12 at 5:30 PM JST on the Yomiuri TV and Nippon TV network. This marks the first remake of the series in 31 years since the final episode aired in 1994.

Episode 2 Story

“The Revived Fujin Sword”

To challenge Takeshi Onimaru, Yaiba Kurogane desperately tries to get his attention. At first, Onimaru completely ignores him. However, when Shonosuke—a vulture who chased Yaiba all the way from the jungle—destroys Onimaru’s beloved dovecote, a fight finally breaks out. Humiliated by Yaiba’s outrageous sword techniques, Onimaru vents his frustration by smashing his own garden lantern. In doing so, he accidentally discovers a staircase leading to an underground chamber—where he finds the legendary demonic sword, the Fujin Sword.

About YAIBA

Created by Detective Conan author Gosho Aoyama, YAIBA tells the story of Yaiba Kurogane, a wild samurai boy raised in the jungle, who returns to Japan by chance. Determined to hone his samurai spirit, Yaiba embarks on a journey filled with action and adventure. The story follows his rivalry with Takeshi Onimaru, who wields the legendary demon sword, leading to a spectacular quest.

Serialized in Weekly Shonen Sunday (Shogakukan) from 1988 to 1993, YAIBA became a hit, with over 17 million copies sold. A TV anime adaptation aired from 1993 to 1994. The upcoming Yaiba: Samurai Legend marks the first new anime in 30 years, with Gosho Aoyama personally supervising the script.

Source : YAIBA Official