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Last Samurai Standing

2025 · TV Series · TV-MA · ★ 7.8 · 89% critics

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In early Meiji-era Japan, Shujiro—a former undefeated samurai—joins a deadly survival contest to protect his sick family and villagers. As the rules unfold, he finds himself in a brutal battle among hundreds of warriors competing for a major cash prize.

Based on Last Samurai Standing

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Streaming on Netflix.

5 hours to watch · 6 episodes.

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Details
Original title
イクサガミ
Years
2025
Release date
2025-11-13
Network
Netflix
Language
Japanese
Rated
TV-MA
Max quality
UHD
Critic score
89/100
TMDB rating
7.8/10 (221 votes)
About

You’ll likely enjoy this samurai survival contest if you want fast, high-stakes action with a mix of history and competition vibes; Not for you if you dislike Battle Royale or Squid Game-style do-or-die games, or if you want more time for character depth like Blade of the Immortal.

Pros: nonstop edge-of-seat tension; brutal swordplay; history-meets-game vibe | Cons: character arcs rushed; pacing can drag; short six-episode length

Themes

  • based on novel or book
  • samurai
  • jidaigeki
  • 19th century
  • meiji period
  • history
  • battle royale
  • period piece
  • adaptation
  • death game
  • thriller

Cast & crew

Episodes1 season · 6 episodes

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