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Samurai 7

Synopsis: In the very distant future, on a planet that could have been called "earth," there was a war between the samurai who mechanized their bodies. After the long war, people enjoyed a modest peace.

Facing hunger and kidnapping in the hands of fearsome mechanized bandits (Nobuseri), farmers in the village of Kanna make the dangerous choice of hiring samurai for protection. The Village Water Priestess, Kirara, her younger sister, Komachi, and a broken -hearted village, Rikichi, left to hire samurai willing not to offer but rice of her scarce harvests. Through hazardous meetings and a little luck, seven samurais of specialties and various experiences are gathered for an epic battle against the bandits and the influencers who influence them.

Samurai 7 is based on the famous Kurosawa Akira movie, "Seven Samurai"/"Shichinin in the Samurai"

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- Information
- Trailer/OP
- Curiosities
- Manga and Products
- Characters
- Summary
- FAQ
- Games, OVAs, Movies
- Meaning
- Related
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Information

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Anime Names

  • Anime Name: Samurai 7
  • Anime Name in Japanese: サムライセブン
  • Anime Name in English: Samurai 7
  • Other names: Samurai Seven

Production information

  • Producers: GDH, Sotsu Music Publishing
  • Licensors: Funimation
  • Studios: Gonzo

Anime Information

  • Type: TV
  • Episodes: 26
  • Date: 38150 - December 25, 2004
  • Genres: Science fiction
  • Subjects: History, mecha, samurai
  • Target: Seinen

Anime Reviews

  • note: 7.451
  • Popularity: 60451

Video Trailer/Opening

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  • Date: 2023-06-29T07:31:56-03:00

    • Curiosities

    Below is the main curiosities of the anime "Samurai 7": 

    • Samurai 7 is an adaptation of the classic Japanese movie of 1954, The Seven Samurai, directed by Akira Kurosawa.
    • The anime was produced to celebrate the 50th anniversary of the original movie.
    • Anime director Toshifumi Takizawa worked as an animated assistant in the Kurosawa movie.
    • The anime has a mixture of traditional Japanese elements with futuristic technology, creating a unique and fascinating world.
    • The anime soundtrack consisted of Kaoru Wada, who also worked on other popular anime, such as Inuyasha and D.Gray-Man.
    • The main character, Kambeci Shimada, is based on the character Kambii Okamoto of the original movie.
    • The anime was first broadcast in Japan in 2004 and was well received by the public and critics.
    • Samurai 7 was licensed for international distribution by Funimation Entertainment and was broadcast in several countries, including the United States, Canada and the United Kingdom.
    • The anime also inspired a video game game for PlayStation 2, released in
    • Samurai 7 is an exciting and epic anime that combines action, adventure and drama in a unique and fascinating world.
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    Manga and Products from Samurai 7

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    Main Characters

    Below is the main characters of: "Samurai 7"With your voice actors and a brief description of the character: 

    • KAMBEI Shimada (Seiji Sasaki) - An experienced samurai and leader of the group that is hired to protect a bandit village.
    • GOROBEI KATAYAMA (Masaki Terasoma) - A skilled samurai who joins Kambei's group to help fight the bad guys.
    • Katsushiro Okamoto (Ryohei Kimura) - A young samurai who idolized Kambei and joins the group to learn from him.
    • Heihachi Hayashida (Takahiro Sakurai) - A cheerful and playful samurai who joins Kambei's group.
    • KYUZO (Kong Kuwata) - A silent and deadly samurai who is hired by Kambei to help fight the bandits.
    • SHICHIROJI (Michihiro Ikemiizu) - A former kambei companion who joins the group to help fight the bandits.
    • Kikuchiyo (Koji Tsujitani) - A peasant disguising Samurai to join Kambei's group and prove its value.

    Summary and events

    1. Kanna village peasants are attacked by the bandits Nobuseri, who steal their harvests every year.
    2. Peasants decide to hire samurai to protect them from the nobuseri.
    3. Katsushiro, a young samurai apprentice, finds Kambei, an experienced samurai, and asks for his help.
    4. Kambei agrees to help and start recruiting other samurai for the mission.
    5. Kambei and his companions face various challenges, including the resistance of the peasants and the betrayal of a renegade samurai.
    6. The samurai finally arrive at Kanna village and begin to train the peasants to fight the Nobuseri.
    7. The Nobuseri return and a great battle begins, with many losses on both sides.
    8. In the end, the samurai can defeat the Nobuseri and save the Kanna village, but at a high cost.
    9. Kambei and his companions leave, leaving behind a legacy of courage and sacrifice.

    What happens in the end?

    At the end of the anime Samurai 7, the samurai manage to defeat the villain Nobuseri and save Kanna's village. However, the battle leaves many losses and the samurai need to deal with the consequences of their actions. The samurai leader Kambei decides to leave the village and continue his journey, while the other samurai chooses to follow their own ways. The anime ends with Kanna's village recovering and moving on, while the samurai leave for new adventures.

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    Meaning of Samurai 7

    Let's look at the translation of each word and explanation of the anime's name: 

    サムライセブン
    • サムライ (samurai) - Japanese warrior
    • Seven - sete
    The name of the anime "Samurai Seven" refers to a group of seven samurai who are hired to protect a village from a group of bandits that threatens it. The story is an adaptation of Akira Kurosawa's classic "The Seven Samurai" movie, but with added science fiction elements.

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    FAQ - Frequently Asked Questions

    Samurai 7 has a total of 26 episodes. This number may not represent all seasons.
    You can watch the anime Samurai 7 on Crunchyroll, Netflix, or any other streaming site where the work is available. Availability will depend on your current location.
    The decision to produce new seasons of the anime Samurai 7 usually depends on various factors, such as DVD/Blu-ray sales, merchandise, popularity of the original material. This information can be found throughout the page. The anime's popularity reached on "MyAnimeList" the following number of members: 60451