Episode 5 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 May 3 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 5 Story

“La-La-Luxury at the Hot Spring Inn”

On their journey to Ganryujima to investigate the cursed sword “Clothesline,” once wielded by the legendary swordsman Kojiro Sasaki—an old rival of Musashi Miyamoto—Yaiba Kurogane and his friends are suddenly attacked by Namekuji-Otoko (Slugman), one of Takeshi Onimaru’s eight demons. Exhausted and weary, they find themselves at Gero Hot Springs. There, a suspicious innkeeper celebrates them as the one-millionth visitor and invites them to stay at a luxurious hot spring inn. As the group enjoys a brief moment of relaxation, an ominous force begins to move in pursuit of the Raijin 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