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Season 1 – Last Samurai Standing

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In 1878, 292 samurai gather for a battle royale lured by a 100 billion yen prize; wooden tags are given, and the last survivor reaching Tokyo wins.
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Last Samurai Standing — Season 1

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Critics Consensus

Stunning visuals and adrenaline-rich action allows this character-driven period piece to slice through noise and shine as the Last Samurai Standing.

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Craig Mathieson The Age (Australia) 4d
4/5
Action heads should delight in a series where the fighting is so intense, sweat literally sizzles on a hot sword. Go to Full Review Roxana Hadadi New York Magazine/Vulture Nov 17
There are plenty of reasons to watch Last Samurai Standing on its own terms. Go to Full Review Daniel Fienberg The Hollywood Reporter Nov 13
It might have taken until a key sword fight amid fireworks for me to fully invest in Last Samurai Standing on its own terms, rather than as a fusion of two buzzy shows I previously enjoyed, but I got there by the end. Go to Full Review Patrick St. Michel Japan Times Nov 24
Rather than copying, the series draws inspiration from anime’s distinctive traits. While parts may feel familiar, the show is ultimately charting new territory. Go to Full Review Melissa Camacho Common Sense Media Nov 20
4/5
No doubt that those who enjoy period Japanese action shows will want to tune in, but lesser fans of the genre may appreciate the narrative if they can stomach the violence that comes with it. Go to Full Review Johnny Loftus Decider Nov 18
With furious fight action and a noble hero to follow through its pitched battle tension, Last Samurai Standing feels like a limited series well worth your time. Go to Full Review Read all reviews

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rsderek81 @rsderek81 6h It takes familiar themes found in Squid Games, Last of Us, and a long walk and puts it together in a Very Entertaining Way 🍿 AMAZING fight sequences! Characters you care about!! 👏🏼 See more Gabriel F 1d It is an excellent season minus one incredibly large flaw: they didn't finish it. It's 6 episodes when it clearly needed to be 8 or 10. If they had not Netflix'd themselves into a short season, this would've been a 5 star review. Incomplete is different than a cliffhanger. There was no finale. Episode 6 ended the same kind of way as 5, 4, 3, 2, and 1 -- all of which were great episodes, but *as a season* it failed to deliver a conclusion. The natural end of the season should've been as the "game" ended. "What is X going to do with the money? How is X going to cope with their friends all dying? How is justice going to be brought against the maker of the game?" These are all cliffhangers. The protagonist seeing the chief antagonist is the end of an episode, not a season. See more Hunter S. @Review_Hunters 1d The only thing they did wrong was end the first season when I wanted to watch it more! Great story, acting, and visuals. See more Cameron B. @noremaxc 2d Little too much anime trope. See more Lara A @Lara58 2d It was sublime and riveting. The layers of storytelling, complexity & depth of characters is something to watch. The male characters & female characters are so well written. I enjoyed the twists and intrigue. The villains are frightening. The fight scenes are mind blowing. I wanted to see more , didn't want it to end. See more Connor O. @jimminycrickets 2d Makes squid games and hunger games look like child’s play. Closest thing to battle royale, but strictly samurai. If you are a fan of samurai culture, ghost of Tsushima, kill bill, you will love this. I really hope it gets another season. Best unexpected show I’ve seen in years See more Read all reviews
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Jun'ichi Okada

Shujiro Saga

Yumia Fujisaki

Futaba Katsuki

Kaya Kiyohara

Iroha Kinugasa

Masahiro Higashide

Kyojin Tsuge

Shôta Sometani

Kocha Kamuy

Taichi Saotome

Shikura Adashino

Episodes

Episode 1 Aired Nov 13, 2025 Unable to support his sick family as a samurai in the modern Meiji period, Shujiro enters a dangerous tournament that promises a huge cash prize. Details Episode 2 Aired Nov 13, 2025 Awakening Kyojin, a former ninja, proposes an alliance with Shujiro and Futaba; a high-ranking government official fears a potential samurai uprising. Details Episode 3 Aired Nov 13, 2025 Fate The organizers bet on which contestant will reach the next checkpoint first; Shujiro shares his past with Futaba, then reunites with his estranged sister. Details Episode 4 Aired Nov 13, 2025 The Mastermind The group tracks the disposal of bodies in a plan to uncover the organizer of Kodoku; Shujiro confronts Sakura, a former comrade from Satsuma. Details Episode 5 Aired Nov 13, 2025 Specters As the true purpose of Kodoku unravels, Shujiro sends a telegram to warn Okubo about the brewing conspiracy and arranges for Futaba's safety. Details Episode 6 Aired Nov 13, 2025 Mortal Combat As the ruthless Gentosai finally corners Iroha, Shujiro faces Bukotsu in a fierce final showdown; Okubo closes in on the game's mastermind. Details
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Season Info

Director
Michihito Fujii
Executive Producer
Shinichi Takahashi
Network
Netflix
Genre
Action, Drama
Original Language
Japanese
Release Date
Nov 13, 2025
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