Sengoku BASARA: Samurai Kings (2009)
A high-octane anime epic where legendary Sengoku warlords clash in spectacular, stylized combat across a war-torn feudal Japan.
Sengoku BASARA: Samurai Kings - Series Information
- Original Title: 戦国BASARA
- First Air Year: 2009
- Last Air Year: 2010
- Type: TV Series
- Genres: Animation, Action, Adventure, War, Politics
- Episode Runtime: Average runtime per episode (25 minutes)
- Number of Seasons: 2
- Number of Episodes: 24
- Status: Ended
- Original Language: Japanese
- Spoken Languages: Japanese, English
- First Air Date: April 2, 2009 (Canada - 14+), April 2, 2009 (Australia - M)
- Networks: CBC
- Production Companies: Production I.G
- Production Countries: Japan
- Alternative Titles: 战国BASARA (CN), Sengoku Basara - Samurai Kings (DE), 戦国BASARA Judge End (JP), Sengoku Basara Judge End (KR)
Sengoku BASARA: Samurai Kings - Plot
During the Sengoku period, there are many factions constantly at war. One of these is led by a one-eyed man named Date Masamune and another by the imposing Takeda Shingen. The latter has a fiercely loyal subordinate named Sanada Yukimura who goes head to head against Date Masamune multiple times, but the battles between them tend to get interrupted. One such battle occurs when both men try to go after another leader named Imagawa, and they're forced to break off their heated duel when Imagawa attempts to flee the scene with his body doubles. Yukimura and Masamune go after separate Imagawas, but all of the doubles are killed by a third party, and when their paths cross again, they are in front of the menacing Oda Nobunaga and his army. It was Nobunaga's subordinates that killed those body doubles, and Nobunaga himself proceeds to kill the real Imagawa with a shotgun blast to the head.
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Sengoku BASARA: Samurai Kings - Cast & Crew
Main Cast
- Kazuya Nakai
- Soichiro Hoshi
- Norio Wakamoto
- Hiroki Shimowada
- Ryuzou Ishino
- Masakazu Morita
- Takehito Koyasu
Writers
- Yasuyuki Muto
Sengoku BASARA: Samurai Kings - FAQs
Where can you stream Sengoku BASARA: Samurai Kings?
Sengoku BASARA: Samurai Kings is available to stream on Crunchyroll as part of its subscription library. It can also be purchased digitally through the Apple TV Store. Availability may vary by region, so checking JustWatch is recommended for the most current options in your area.
Is Sengoku BASARA: Samurai Kings based on a video game?
Yes. Sengoku BASARA: Samurai Kings is adapted from Capcom's Sengoku BASARA action video game series, first released in 2005. The games reimagine historical Japanese warlords of the Sengoku period as larger-than-life warriors, and the anime faithfully captures that over-the-top, stylized energy.
Who are the main voice actors in Sengoku BASARA: Samurai Kings?
The principal voice cast includes Kazuya Nakai as Date Masamune, Soichiro Hoshi as Sanada Yukimura, and Norio Wakamoto as the villainous Oda Nobunaga. Hiroki Shimowada, Ryuzou Ishino, Masakazu Morita, and Takehito Koyasu round out the core ensemble.
What is Sengoku BASARA: Samurai Kings about?
Set in Japan's turbulent Sengoku period, the series follows rival warlords Date Masamune and Sanada Yukimura, whose fierce personal rivalry is set aside when the tyrannical Oda Nobunaga emerges as a common threat. The show blends historical figures with explosive, stylized action and dramatic flair.
How many seasons and episodes does the series have?
Sengoku BASARA: Samurai Kings ran for two main seasons, each containing 12 episodes, for a total of 24 episodes across the series. An additional collection of 16 special episodes is also available, bringing the overall episode count considerably higher for dedicated fans.
When did Sengoku BASARA: Samurai Kings first air?
The series premiered on April 2, 2009, airing on CBC in Japan. The second season followed in 2010, concluding the main storyline. The show aired with a content rating of 14+ in Canada and M in Australia, reflecting its action-heavy and occasionally intense content.
Did Sengoku BASARA: Samurai Kings win any awards?
While Sengoku BASARA: Samurai Kings did not win major international awards, it earned strong praise within the anime community for its kinetic animation by Production I.G and its bombastic, theatrical take on Sengoku-era warlords. It remains a fan-favourite among action anime enthusiasts.
What anime series are similar to Sengoku BASARA: Samurai Kings?
Fans of Sengoku BASARA: Samurai Kings may enjoy other action-driven anime such as Gatchaman Crowds, Your Lie in April for its emotional intensity, or Hozuki's Coolheadedness for its Japanese historical setting. Gonna Be the Twin-Tail!! and Diabolik Lovers also share a similarly stylized anime aesthetic.
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