The Samurai

Year: 1987

Runtime: 45 mins

Language: Japanese

Director: Kazuo Yamazaki

ComedyAnimationAction

Takeshi Chimatsuri, a 16‑year‑old high‑schooler aiming to follow his father’s samurai legacy, is challenged when ninja twins Akari and Kagiri Toki transfer to his school and demand their family dagger back. Exploiting his fear of naked women, they test him. He undergoes unconventional training from classmates Atsuko, Torai and teacher Miss Ayatsugi, sparking chaotic classroom battles.

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