Sengoku Basara: Samurai Kings English Sub & Dub

About Sengoku Basara: Samurai Kings

If you are hunting for a new action series, Sengoku Basara: Samurai Kings (Sengoku Basara) deserves a look (2009). The setup goes like this. The setup: During Japan's Sengoku period, several powerful warlords fought in politics and in arms with hopes of unifying the country under a central government. Nobunaga Oda had asserted himself as being the most formidable of these rulers by possessing the strength and military resource necessary to conquer all of Japan.

Next up: Shingen Takeda and his trusted warrior Yukimura Sanada led one of the main clans standing in Nobunaga’s way. One night, Sanada had been ordered to lead a sneak attack against General Kenshin Uesugi, which was then thwarted by Masamune Date and his army. Sanada and Date fought to a draw, which forged a heated rivalry out of their newfound admiration for one another.

With action at the core, fight choreography, pacing and sound design carry much of the weight. Think of it as a pick for viewers who like fast, high-impact fights.

Production & Appeal

Production sits with Production I.G, which means the visual identity of Sengoku Basara: Samurai Kings follows that studio's craft. Because it leans on action, fight choreography, pacing and sound design carry much of the weight. A 7.4/10 score points to a dependable, well-liked series. It aired in 2009, which makes it easy to place in the wider anime calendar.