Last Samurai Standing (2025)★ 7.7/10

TV-MA · JP · 50 min · September 18, 2025 · 1 seasons

Action
Drama
History
Thriller

Directed by: Michihito Fujii, Kento Yamaguchi, Toru Yamamoto

Written by: Michihito Fujii, Shogo Imamura, Josephine Landals, Hendrik Sompie, Kento Yamaguchi

In 1878, 292 samurai gather for a battle royale lured by a 100 thousand yen prize. Wooden tags are given; the last survivor reaching Tokyo wins. Shujiro Saga participates to save his sick family. A dangerous game of survival unfolds.

Original title

Last Samurai Standing

Storyline

In 1878, late at night, 292 highly skilled samurais gather at the Tenryuji Temple in Kyoto to participate in a dangerous battle royale. They are lured there by the offer 100 billion yen for the grand prize. Each of the participants are given a wooden tag. The one who makes it to Tokyo will win the prize. Shujiro Saga takes part in this dangerous game to save his sick wife and child.

Rating

7.7 / 10 · 22,395

Companies

Kôdansha, Office Shirous, Netflix

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