Samurai Warriors English Sub & Dub

About Samurai Warriors

Looking for background on Samurai Warriors (戦国無双)? This action series by Tezuka Productions and TYO Animations (2015) starts out like this. In short: Toyotomi Hideyoshi is on the verge of unifying the realm, and all that remains is the Odawara Castle protected by the "Lion of Sagami" Ujiyasu Houjou. Hideyoshi's personally trained generals — Ishida Mitsunari, Katou Kiyomasa, and Fukushima Masanori — as well as Ōtani Yoshitsugu, Shima Sakon, and Naoe Kanetsugu are all on the frontline of the fight.

Another thread: Amidst the clash formation are the two young warriors of the Sanada household: older brother Nobuyuki and younger brother Yukimura. As the stalemate starts to break down, Sanada Yukimura rides on a lone horse into the fray. His brother follows him right after.

As an action title, fight choreography, pacing and sound design carry much of the weight. Hayakawa (Satomi Satou) and Nobuyuki Sanada (Daisuke Ono) are two of the characters you will meet early. It will appeal most to viewers who like fast, high-impact fights. The run is 12 episodes in total, so you know what you are signing up for.

Production & Appeal

Animation is handled by Tezuka Productions and TYO Animations, so the studio's house style defines how Samurai Warriors looks and moves on screen. Because it leans on action, fight choreography, pacing and sound design carry much of the weight. With a 5.9/10 score, it is more of a niche pick than a universal crowd-pleaser. On the casting side, Satomi Satou voicing Hayakawa gives the lead role a recognizable voice. It aired in 2015, which makes it easy to place in the wider anime calendar.