04/09/1993 - 04/01/1994 Finished
Kenyuu Densetsu Yaiba (剣勇伝説ＹＡＩＢＡ)
Also known as: Legendary Brave Swordsman Yaiba
Kurogane Yaiba is a boy who doesn't want to become what any regular kid would: A samurai. That's why he undergoes a hard training with his father, knowing only the forest as his world. Then, one day, he is sent to Japan, where he has to deal with a whole new civilized reality, meeting the Mine family, the evil Onimaru and even the legendary Musashi, having lots of dangerous adventures, becoming stronger everyday. (Source: ANN, edited)
52
Total episodes
52
Canon episodes
0
Filler episodes
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% Filler
Canon episodes · 52 Filler episodes · 0
Every season
Seasons and sequels
Single Season
Currently, Kenyuu Densetsu Yaiba has no sequels, prequels, or registered spin-offs. This is the complete story available at the moment.
What to watch, what to skip
Watch order: filler vs canon
You're in luck! Kenyuu Densetsu Yaiba doesn't have a single filler episode: all 52 episodes are canon. It's a faithful adaptation of the original manga, so you can enjoy it from first to last without skipping anything or checking any list of expendable episodes.
The 52 episodes of Kenyuu Densetsu Yaiba aired in 1993–1994 and follow the story's chronological order. There are no transition episodes, no needless recaps, no arcs invented by the studio: every chapter advances the main plot and develops the characters just as the source material does.
In short, the watch order for Kenyuu Densetsu Yaiba is as simple as it gets: start at episode 1 and keep going to episode 52 without detours. If you came looking for which Kenyuu Densetsu Yaiba episodes are filler so you could skip them, the answer is that there aren't any.
Episode by episode
Complete guide by season
52 Episodes
| # | Episodes | Aired | Type |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Heisei's Samurai Yaiba Appears!04/09/1993 | 04/09/1993 | Canon |
| 2 | The Awakening Of The Sword Of Fuujin!04/16/1993 | 04/16/1993 | Canon |
| 3 | Sword Of Raijin / Sword Of Fuujin04/23/1993 | 04/23/1993 | Canon |
| 4 | The Eight Demons: Frog Man's Assault04/30/1993 | 04/30/1993 | Canon |
| 5 | Special Attack Senpuu Ken!!05/07/1993 | 05/07/1993 | Canon |
| 6 | Frightening Slug Man Appears05/14/1993 | 05/14/1993 | Canon |
| 7 | The Eight Demons: Spider Man's Weakness!?05/21/1993 | 05/21/1993 | Canon |
| 8 | Vampire: Bat Guy!05/28/1993 | 05/28/1993 | Canon |
| 9 | The Secret of the Onimaru Manjuu06/04/1993 | 06/04/1993 | Canon |
| 10 | The Revival of the Master Swordsman, Kojiro06/11/1993 | 06/11/1993 | Canon |
| 11 | Who Is the Strongest Swordsman?!06/18/1993 | 06/18/1993 | Canon |
| 12 | The Birth of the Kaminari Giri!06/25/1993 | 06/25/1993 | Canon |
| 13 | Gigantic Anglerfish! Sneak into Onimaru Castle07/02/1993 | 07/02/1993 | Canon |
| 14 | Vanished, the Enemy Chameleon!07/09/1993 | 07/09/1993 | Canon |
| 15 | Kojiro's Betrayal!07/16/1993 | 07/16/1993 | Canon |
| 16 | The strongest machine of the four guardians attacks!07/23/1993 | 07/23/1993 | Canon |
| 17 | Wind and thunder clash! Yaiba vs. Onimaru07/30/1993 | 07/30/1993 | Canon |
| 18 | Searching for the Legendary Orb!08/06/1993 | 08/06/1993 | Canon |
| 19 | What kind of an orb is the Golden Orb?08/13/1993 | 08/13/1993 | Canon |
| 20 | Legend of the Red Dragon!! Amakusa Shirou Appears!08/20/1993 | 08/20/1993 | Canon |
| 21 | Temperature from Hell! Steal the Blazing Orb!!08/27/1993 | 08/27/1993 | Canon |
| 22 | The World's Best Thief, Goemon09/03/1993 | 09/03/1993 | Canon |
| 23 | A Giant Battle! Daibutsu vs. Osaka Onimaru Castle!09/10/1993 | 09/10/1993 | Canon |
| 24 | Friend or Foe? Yagyu Jubei Has Revived!09/17/1993 | 09/17/1993 | Canon |
| 25 | A Trap Awaits!? The Kawanakajima Battle09/24/1993 | 09/24/1993 | Canon |
| 26 | The Dark Orb Is the Entrance to the Underworld10/01/1993 | 10/01/1993 | Canon |
| 27 | I Won't Give Up My Dreams! Sure-Kill Sword Training10/08/1993 | 10/08/1993 | Canon |
| 28 | Battle of the Fastball! Defeat Benkei10/15/1993 | 10/15/1993 | Canon |
| 29 | What! There Are 100,000 Legendary Orbs?10/22/1993 | 10/22/1993 | Canon |
| 30 | Poison Needle Petrification! Monkey Basho10/29/1993 | 10/29/1993 | Canon |
| 31 | Go Forth to Mt. Fuji! The Ryuujin Orb!11/05/1993 | 11/05/1993 | Canon |
| 32 | Yaiba Loses the Seven Orbs!?11/12/1993 | 11/12/1993 | Canon |
| 33 | The Heartless Trials of Ryuujin!11/19/1993 | 11/19/1993 | Canon |
| 34 | The Disappearing Nakama11/26/1993 | 11/26/1993 | Canon |
| 35 | The Strongest in History! The Ryuujin Sword!!12/03/1993 | 12/03/1993 | Canon |
| 36 | The Invader from the Moon, Queen Kaguya12/10/1993 | 12/10/1993 | Canon |
| 37 | Massive Ship Sinking! Onimaru Floating Castle!12/17/1993 | 12/17/1993 | Canon |
| 38 | Tokyo Water Seize Strategy!!12/24/1993 | 12/24/1993 | Canon |
| 39 | Lunarian Combines with a Gas Tank!?12/27/1993 | 12/27/1993 | Canon |
| 40 | The Birth of a New Ryuujin Legend!!01/07/1994 | 01/07/1994 | Canon |
| 41 | Commence Operation "Save the Girls"!01/14/1994 | 01/14/1994 | Canon |
| 42 | Jubei Got His Body Stolen!?01/21/1994 | 01/21/1994 | Canon |
| 43 | Sayaka in a Pinch! Hurry Yaiba01/28/1994 | 01/28/1994 | Canon |
| 44 | Sayaka, the Targeted Dragon Shrine Maiden02/04/1994 | 02/04/1994 | Canon |
| 45 | Gekko's Counterattack! The Maoh Sword02/11/1994 | 02/11/1994 | Canon |
| 46 | Yaiba, Defeated by The Maoh Sword!02/18/1994 | 02/18/1994 | Canon |
| 47 | Onimaru is Revived! Must Save Sayaka!!02/25/1994 | 02/25/1994 | Canon |
| 48 | Take That! Combined Attack Fuurai Ha03/04/1994 | 03/04/1994 | Canon |
| 49 | Kaguya, the Frightening True Form!03/11/1994 | 03/11/1994 | Canon |
| 50 | A Real Pinch! Yaiba Loses His Sword03/18/1994 | 03/18/1994 | Canon |
| 51 | The White Ryuujin Appears!!03/25/1994 | 03/25/1994 | Canon |
| 52 | I'm Kurogane Yaiba, a Samurai!04/01/1994 | 04/01/1994 | Canon |
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Common questions
Frequently asked questions
How many seasons does Kenyuu Densetsu Yaiba have?
Kenyuu Densetsu Yaiba has a total of 1 season. The series is completed. Each season is divided into multiple episodes with stories that advance the main plot of the anime.
How many episodes does Kenyuu Densetsu Yaiba have?
In total, Kenyuu Densetsu Yaiba has 52 episodes in its only season. You can consult the complete episodes table to see the breakdown by season.
What is the best order to watch Kenyuu Densetsu Yaiba?
It is recommended to watch Kenyuu Densetsu Yaiba in chronological broadcast order. This means starting from season 1 and continuing sequentially to the last season. Check our watch order guide which includes information about filler vs canon episodes for an optimal experience.
Where can I watch Kenyuu Densetsu Yaiba online?
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Is Kenyuu Densetsu Yaiba a complete anime?
Yes, Kenyuu Densetsu Yaiba is a completed anime. All seasons have already aired and you can enjoy the series in its entirety without waiting for new episodes.
How much filler does Kenyuu Densetsu Yaiba have?
No, Kenyuu Densetsu Yaiba does not have filler episodes. All its episodes are canon and faithfully follow the original manga story, so you can watch all episodes without worrying about skipping anything.
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