Samurai Girls English Sub & Dub

About Samurai Girls

If you are hunting for a new action series, Samurai Girls (百花繚乱 サムライガールズ) deserves a look (2010). The setup goes like this. The premise: The story takes place in Japan in the early 21st century, in an alternate reality where the Tokugawa Shogunate has remained in ability. In this reality, learner councils are tasked with oppressing schools.

Beyond that: Yagyuu Muneakira is a high school student who rebels against his student council with the help of girls who've had the names of famous samurai heroes passed on to them.

With action at the core, fight choreography, pacing and sound design carry much of the weight. Juubei Yagyuu (Aoi Yuuki) and Yukimura Sanada (Rie Kugimiya) are two of the characters you will meet early. If you count yourself among viewers who like fast, high-impact fights, put it on your list. At 12 episodes in total, it is easy to plan a viewing schedule.

Production & Appeal

Animation is handled by ARMS, so the studio's house style defines how Samurai Girls looks and moves on screen. The action focus matters here: fight choreography, pacing and sound design carry much of the weight. With a 6.3/10 score, it is more of a niche pick than a universal crowd-pleaser. Voice casting, including Aoi Yuuki as Juubei Yagyuu, adds to the appeal for fans who follow seiyuu. It aired in 2010, which makes it easy to place in the wider anime calendar.