First Aired: June 12nd, 2004
Status: Ended
Network: ANIMAX
Summary: Samurai 7 is a 2004 anime TV series, produced by Gonzo and based on Akira Kurosawa's highly regarded 1954 movie Seven Samurai. The series was directed by Toshifumi Takizawa and its music was composed by Kaoru Wada and Eitetsu Hayashi. There are 26 episodes, each costing around ¥32,500,000 to produce.
The series premiered across Japan on the anime satellite television network, Animax, as an exclusive high definition CS-PPV broadcast, and was also later aired by the network across its other respective networks worldwide, including Southeast Asia, South Asia, Latin America and other regions. Funimation Entertainment acquired the dubbing rights for the North American release. It previously aired in America through the Independent Film Channel in April 2006 and in high definition on Dish Networks Animania HD channel. It has also been broadcast across Canada by specialty channel Razer and across Hong Kong by TVB Jade. The Funimation Channel aired the series on September 6, 2010. It began airing on Adult Swim's revived Toonami block on August 19, 2012. and ended its run on February 10, 2013.
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Season 1
Episode 1: The Master
Air Date: June 12nd, 2004
Summary: Enter a world where there was a large-scale war between samurai and the Nobuseri or mechanized Samurai bandits. The samurai fought a losing battle and retreated. The war ends with an uneasy peace. Now the Nobuseri plague a small village taking all their food and supplies from time to time. Now, its up to a priestess, Kirara Mikumari, her sister Komachi, and her friend, Rikichi, to find samurai to aid them and fend off the Nobuseri. But, can they find samurai who will help them for free? And how much time do they have before the Nobuseri come again?
Episode 2: The Pupil
Air Date: June 12nd, 2004
Summary: When Ukyo, the son of the lord, kidnaps Kirara it is up to Rikichi and Komachi to save her. They recruit the young, green-haired samurai Katsushiro as well as the tall, mechanized samurai Kikuchiyo. Together, the four set out to save Kirara. But, are these two samurai strong enough to beat Ukyo's bodyguards?
Episode 3: The Entertainer
Air Date: July 10th, 2004
Summary: After Kirara is rescued from Ukyo's abduction, Kambei decides to help them, being the first samurai recruited. Meanwhile, Katsushiro and Kikuchiyo start heading back to the base. They come across Gorobei, a street entertainer. He tells Katsushiro that he should play his game of arrows. If Katsushiro wins, then Gorobei will wind up dead. Is Gorobei more than just talk? And what will happen when Ayamaro, Ukyo's father, sends assassins after the samurai?
Episode 5: The Drifter
Air Date: July 24th, 2004
Summary: Kirara and the samurai continue looking for more help. After long days of finding no one, they come across a samurai who chops wood. The samurai is very skilled with both the sword and machines, but he has never killed a man. Will he join them? And, can he stand strong in the face of battle?
Episode 6: The Fool
Air Date: July 24th, 2004
Summary: A man who was part of the Imperial Envoy is murdered and the Samurai are being blamed. The emperor wants all the Samurai and their companions captured - dead or alive. Kambei and the others find a way to escape. Can they succeed? And if so, will they be able to without a casualty...
Episode 7: The Friend
Air Date: August 14th, 2004
Summary: With Ukyo hot on their trail, Kambei and the others visit his old friend, Shichiroji, at an inn in the city of Kougakyo. Shichiroji tells them of a secret passage they can use to escape. Will they be able to loose Ukyo? Will Shichiroji join them or will he stay behind with Yukino? And, what has happened to Kikuchiyo?
Episode 8: The Guardians
Air Date: August 14th, 2004
Summary: The group rests up in Honoka's, a girl they met who works for the guardians, house. But, when the Nobuseri arrive and the samurai decide to not interfere in their trading with the guardians, Rikichi won't stand idle by. And neither will Kikuchiyo.
Episode 10: The Journey
Air Date: August 28th, 2004
Summary: With the Nobuseri on their trail, Kambei splits everyone up into three groups. Each group takes a different route to Kanna Village. He takes Kikuchiyo, Katsushiro, and Komachi, while Gorobei, Heihachi, and Rikichi take another route. Shichiroji, Kyuzo, and Kirara take a third route. But, Kirara still doesn’t fully trust Kyuzo and his intentions...
Episode 11: The Village
Air Date: September 11st, 2004
Summary: The samurai arrive at Kanna Village, but find that many of the inhabitants seem to be missing. While Kambei meets with the village elder, Kikuchiyo discovers that the women of the village have gone into hiding along with the rice. He reveals this to the other samurai and they begin the work of preparing the village for the coming battle with the Nobuseri. But, a traitor lurks in the village's midst...
Episode 14: The Offering
Air Date: September 25th, 2004
Summary: Ukyou is informed about all the going-ons including that the Nobuseri are having a war in Kanna village. Ukyou decided to stop the samurai hunt and not telling his father about the two missing bodyguards. Meanwhile, the villagers continue with their trap to sneak into the enemy's ship. Will their plan succeed? And what will happen to the Nobuseri?
Episode 15: The Gun and the Calm
Air Date: October 9th, 2004
Summary: After defeating the Nobuseri’s ship, the samurai head back to the village and prepare for their next, even tougher battle with the bandits. As everyone prepares, Heihachi has a heart-to-heart with Katsushiro. Elsewhere, Kambei and Shichiroji do the same. How long will the peace last…?
Episode 18: The Emperor
Air Date: October 23rd, 2004
Summary: Kambei meets with the Guardians and claims that he killed Amanushi's envoy in Ayamoro's house, which began the samurai round up in the first place, so that they will take him to the capital city. Although he's going there as a prisoner, Kambei is not without a plan to save the women kidnapped by the Nobuseri.
Episode 20: The Execution
Air Date: November 13rd, 2004
Summary: With Ukyo as the new Amanushi, his plan begins to reveal itself. He places samurai in every village of the empire, ordering them to follow the model of the “Seven of Kanna Village”. Meanwhile, he orders the Nobuseri to continue with their raids, but secretly confides to Tessai that he is planning to eliminate them. While Ukyo’s plan unravels, Kambei awaits his execution, but is he without a plan? Elsewhere, Katsushiro and the others make their way to the capital. Can they make it in time?
Episode 21: The Rescue
Air Date: November 27th, 2004
Summary: Kambei manages to overpower his executioner in front of the masses, but is quickly deterred from any further action when Ukyo announces that he is pardoning the samurai and freeing the kidnapped women. This naturally occurs right as Katsushiro arrives to rescue Kambei. Just what is Ukyo’s plan?
Episode 23: The Lies
Air Date: December 11st, 2004
Summary: Kambei and the others leave Firefly House to begin their war on the capitol. They have made many promises up until now, and they each intend to fulfill them. Meanwhile, Katsushiro has some problems when he spots Ukyo’s men attempting to burn down Kanna!
Episode 25: The Last Battle
Air Date: December 25th, 2004
Summary: Kambei and the others arrive just in time. After a frontal assault on the capital, the samurai manage to get inside! Will they be able to kill Ukyo? Or, will they not even be able to get to him? Meanwhile, Katsushiro and Heihachi work on blowing up the capital. Will they succeed? By the end of the battle, who will be left standing, and who will have fallen?
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