Episode 3 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 19 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 3 Story

“The Other Demon Sword”

Takeshi Onimaru appears before Yaiba Kurogane once again to challenge him. Though Yaiba notices something off about Onimaru—who now has horns and an unusual appearance—he steels himself for battle.

However, after witnessing the overwhelming power of Onimaru, who now wields the Wind God Sword, Yaiba becomes painfully aware of his own weakness.

Kenjuro Kurogane, Yaiba's father, tells him that in order to stand a chance, he’ll need to acquire the Raijin Sword—the other legendary demon sword.

To obtain it, Yaiba sets off for Mount Tengu to meet its current wielder, the famed swordsman Musashi Miyamoto, who is said to have lived for over 400 years.

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