Samurai Kobo is a studio co-running the Xross Stars trading card game with Game & Co., marking its first anniversary with a pop-up store and premium 65-card set. Its other known project is the animation of The Elusive Samurai Season 2, produced by CloverWorks.
Samurai Kobo appears in the record as a partner in the Xross Stars trading card game, a joint project with Game & Co. The game launched on August 22, 2025, and now marks its first anniversary. A pop-up store runs September 18 to 29, 2026, at SHIBUYA TSUTAYA, featuring a memorial gallery, a random card draw experience, and a 3D card gate photo spot. The 1st Anniv. Collection PREMIUM SET includes 65 cards with newly drawn illustrations. The game's competitive scene is active: the third Xross Stars Challengers Cup 2026#03 OSAKA drew over 2,000 entrants, and Booster Pack 5 "Ignition Vortex" is scheduled for October 30, 2026.
Samurai Kobo's animation side is tied to The Elusive Samurai Season 2, which premiered on July 17, 2026, on Fuji TV's Noitamina block. Production is handled by CloverWorks, with director Yuta Yamazaki and character designer Yasushi Nishiya returning. The season streams on Crunchyroll and gets same-day streaming on Prime Video. A Nijimen survey ranked it the most anticipated anime of summer 2026. The season has spawned merchandise: a pop-up shop at Yurakucho Marui and Namba Marui sells four-seasons themed goods.
Coverage of Samurai Kobo is uneven. Most stories focus on its games or on The Elusive Samurai, and the studio itself is rarely the subject. The Xross Stars art book, "Xross Stars ART COLLECTION II," releases September 16, 2026, with over 220 illustrations from two booster packs, continuing the game's visual investment.
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Night Eyes Interactive released an update for FIRST CUT: SAMURAI DUEL on August 14, adding new scenarios, animations, and support for Japanese, Simplified Chinese, and Korean. The one-hit-kill sword action game, available on PC via Steam, is now playable in Japanese two years after its January 18, 2024 release. It currently holds a Very Positive rating on Steam.
Anime News Network reviews episode 6 of The Elusive Samurai Season 2, "The Boy Who Became a God." The episode introduces Yoritsugu, the grandson of Yorishige, as a chaotic child who brings comedy after weeks of war strategizing. The review praises CloverWorks' animation and notes the episode is lighter on drama. The episode holds a community score of 3.8 and streams on Crunchyroll.
Game & Co. and Samurai Kobo's trading card game Xross Stars marks its first anniversary since the August 22, 2025 release. A limited-time pop-up store runs September 18 to 29, 2026, at SHIBUYA TSUTAYA, featuring a memorial gallery, a random card draw experience, and a 3D card gate photo spot. The 1st Anniv. Collection PREMIUM SET includes 65 cards with newly drawn illustrations.
The third Xross Stars Challengers Cup 2026#03 OSAKA was held August 8-9 at OMM Exhibition Hall, the first Osaka stop among official events. Over 2,000 people entered the Booster Pack 4 "Grand Resonance" environment tournament. "Zekemi" won the championship, receiving a CHAMPION-spec foil-stamped playmat and the limited PR card "All-Star Combo." The event also announced Booster Pack 5 "Ignition Vortex," scheduled for release on October 30, 2026.
Yen Press announced at Anime NYC on Friday that it licensed two manga: The Goblin Samurai by Kikurage and My Crush's Crush by Sekina Aoi and Ryō Tsuzura. It also announced an audiobook of The Boy and The Beast light novel and the November print debut of Rise of the Lowborn: Ascending the Ranks by Crushing Incompetent Nobles.
Netflix used its Anime NYC 2026 presentation to announce release dates and new trailers for several upcoming anime and adult animated series. The biggest reveal was Cyberpunk: Edgerunners 2, which will premiere on Netflix on October 20. The sequel is a standalone 10-episode story set in Night City, following a new cast of characters on a path of redemption and revenge. Studio Trigger returns to animate, with Kai Ikarashi directing in his debut role. The series features Japanese and English voice casts, including Momoka Terasawa and Valeria Rodriguez as Roman Carax, and Akari Kito and Kimoy Lee as Talia Yang. Netflix also announced that Blue Eye Samurai season 2 will arrive in January 2027, with a third and final season planned for 2028. The One Piece, Wit Studio's CG adaptation of Eiichiro Oda's manga, received new key art and a February 2027 premiere date, adapting the first 50 chapters across seven episodes. Bass X Machina, an adult animated steampunk Western created by LeSean Thomas and starring Brian Tyree Henry, will premiere November 3. SAKAMOTO DAYS season 2 got a character trailer and a January 2027 return.
Yuu Minamoto published a new one-shot for her manga Samurai Harem: Asu no Yoichi in the ninth issue of Akita Shoten's Young Champion Retsu magazine on Tuesday. Titled "Asu no Yoichi! 2026 ~Egao no Riyū~," the one-shot celebrates 20 years since the manga launched. The original series ran from May 2006 to February 2011 and inspired a 2009 anime.
The Elusive Samurai introduces warlord Ogasawara Sadamune, who brings an Imperial Court order threatening death or exile for Tokiyuki's protectors. To steal the decree, Yorishige advises seeking wicked retainers, leading to Genba Kazama, a feared thief with a kitsune mask. Genba's backstory reveals a broken bond: his father, a loyal vassal, was scapegoated for his thieving skills and disgraced.
The Elusive Samurai Marui POP UP SHOP opens at Yurakucho Marui on August 15 and Namba Marui on August 28. New goods use freshly drawn illustrations with a four seasons theme. Items include acrylic stands, trading washi-style can badges, trading omamori-style charms, polaroid shot collections, mini hanging scrolls, and bath towels. A purchase lottery offers BIG acrylic stands and mini cards. Web sales start August 15 on Marui no Anime ONLINE SHOP.
Anime News Network reviews episode 5 of The Elusive Samurai Season 2, titled "The Unyielding." The episode sees Tokiyuki face a real failure on the battlefield, as his troops achieve small victories but miss the larger enemy strategy. The review notes the arc's impact is diluted by being spread across a month of episodes.
Independent developer petitmonte has released the real-time strategy game 'Peasant Samurai ~ The Country Held by Peasants' on PC via Steam. The game casts players as a peasant, not a warlord, focusing on village building, resource management, and domestic affairs over combat. It starts in 1488 and ends after 100 years or when all territories are acquired. The game is priced at 980 yen, with a 20% discount until August 17.
Episode 4 of The Elusive Samurai season 2 opens with the kids reuniting with the Mochizuki warriors, and the scene suddenly transforms into a live-action puppet show for no in-story reason. The episode then spends much of its runtime on maps, charts, and battle meetings, which the reviewer found slower than usual. The highlight is the arrival of the Shinano Mask, clearly Yorishige in a bright pink disguise, which prompts Tokiyuki to ask his mentor for a more proactive role.
Anime News Network reviews episode 3 of The Elusive Samurai season 2, noting the growing cast of new characters and storylines. The review compares the show's tone to The Muppet Show, praising its comedic chaos over narrative depth. New Hojo retainers, including General Unno, are introduced with absurd humor.
Discotek Media announced a large slate of Blu-ray releases at its Otakon panel on Saturday, including Digimon Frontier, Lupin III: Part II, Toradora!, Pani Poni Dash!, Outlanders, Samurai Pizza Cats, The Big O, Argento Soma, Tales of the Abyss, Infinite Ryvius, Memories, Patlabor TV and movies, Penguindrum, Lupin III: Zenigata and the 2 Lupins, and Digimon Movies Collection 3. The releases are planned for later this year.
Video Research's Kanto region ratings for July 20-26 place Sazae-san at the top with a 7.5% household rating, followed by Detective Conan at 5.4% and Chibi Maruko-chan at 4.6%. The list includes rebroadcasts and new episodes across major networks.
THQ Nordic will begin early access for the PC (Steam) RPG 'Expeditions: Samurai' on August 7. Developed by Campfire Cabal, the game is the latest entry in the 'Expeditions' series of historical RPGs. Set in Japan around 1600, the protagonist travels from Europe aboard the Dutch frigate 'De Albatros' and becomes involved in the conflicts of the late Sengoku period. Players lead companions, choosing between stealth, diplomacy, or combat, with turn-based battles and the series' first two-player co-op. During early access, the developer will gather player feedback on game systems, balance, exploration, stealth, and turn-based combat, and use that feedback to shape the content of three major updates. The transition from early access to full release is planned for early 2027, and save data will carry over. The game currently does not support Japanese. A launch discount of 34% off is available until August 14.
A pop-up shop for the TV anime The Elusive Samurai will run at Yurakucho Marui from August 15 to August 23, 2026, and at Namba Marui from August 28 to September 6, 2026. The event centers on a newly drawn illustration of Hojo Tokiyuki in seasonal attire, with four versions themed around spring, summer, autumn, and winter: spring with cherry blossoms, a cool summer, autumn with leaves and a Japanese umbrella, and winter with snow. The shop will sell goods using these illustrations, including acrylic stands, trading washi-style can badges, omamori-style charms, polaroid shot collections, mini hanging scrolls, and bath towels. A lottery will be held at the venue, with entry for purchases of 3,000 yen or more, and an extra entry for Epos Card users. Prizes include a big acrylic stand and mini cards. The Yurakucho venue is on the 8th floor, Space 6, and will be closed on August 19. Business hours are 11:00 to 19:00 at both locations.
THQ Nordic released a gameplay trailer for Expeditions: Samurai on July 28, 2026, ahead of the game's early access launch on Steam on August 7. The historical RPG is set in late Sengoku period Japan, around 1600, as a century of warfare moves toward its end. The player leads a privateer crew aboard the Dutch frigate De Albatros, arriving in Japan as a European before the historical figure William Adams, who was the first European granted the title of samurai. The trailer shows stealth assassinations, building infiltrations using items as diversions, dialogue-based negotiation, turn-based battles, and the series' first two-player co-op mode. Development is handled by Campfire Cabal, which includes staff from Logic Artists who worked on earlier Expeditions titles, with Jonas Wæver returning as creative director. A second development video log explains that the team began work in a library to deepen its understanding of the period and brought in a historical consultant. A roadmap detailing early access content and update plans is expected before launch.
Episode 2 of The Elusive Samurai Season 2 sends Tokiyuki into enemy territory with Ayako as his sole vassal. The episode gives Ayako rare solo time with the young lord, includes a tense conversation with Sadamune, and shows Tokiyuki developing feelings for Ayako through her musical performance.
The live-action adaptation of Honobu Yonezawa's novel The Samurai and the Prisoner fell from #4 to #5 in its fourth weekend, earning 56,289,900 yen. The 37th Anpanman film dropped to #6, while the 4K restoration of Kiki's Delivery Service rose to #7. The Super Mario Galaxy Movie re-entered the top 10 at #9. SHIBOYUGI: Cloudy Beach debuted at #11.
The We Are Aliens anime film will screen at the Ottawa International Film Festival, Melbourne International Film Festival, and New Zealand International Film Festival in 2026. The festivals also announced screenings for Mononoke the Movie: Chapter 3 and the live-action film The Samurai and the Prisoner.
The Elusive Samurai Season 2 premiered on July 18, 2026, with an episode that balances recap and new story. The premiere opens with a live-action rakugo-style recap of the first season, then sends the Elusive Gang on a mission to catch sea bream for Tokiyuki, a task complicated by war and logistics. The episode also introduces a new group of antagonists, the Kanto Hisashiban, assembled by Tadayoishi, featuring characters with striking designs including a vampire-like figure and a giant blade wielder. Animation studio CloverWorks handles the production, with the episode streaming on Crunchyroll. A Nijimen survey of 699 respondents ranked The Elusive Samurai Season 2 as the most anticipated anime of the summer 2026 season, gathering 67 votes ahead of sequels like Bungo Stray Dogs Wan! 2 and You and I Are Polar Opposites Season 2. The episode establishes the season's tone with a mix of historical detail, comedic character dynamics, and flashy action sequences.
KADOKAWA will release 'Xross Stars ART COLLECTION II' on September 16, 2026. The second art book for the trading card game features over 220 illustrations from the 'Exceed Rampage' and 'Broken Neonlights' booster packs. It includes an original PP ticket card. The game brings together VTubers from Vspo!, Crazy Raccoon, and Neo-Porte.
Independent developer petitmonte announced that the real-time strategy game Peasant Samurai will release on PC via Steam on August 3. The game is set in the Sengoku period but focuses on daily life and domestic affairs rather than battle. Players grow a small village as a peasant, manage resources, and develop the community. The game starts in 1488 and is cleared when 100 years have passed or all territories are acquired. Players sometimes take up arms to face the Oda army.
The Elusive Samurai Season 2 will premiere on July 17, 2026 on Fuji TV's Noitamina block. Amazon Prime Video will stream episodes the same day, making it the fastest streaming option. Other services including DMM TV and U-NEXT will follow on July 21. The article from Anime Anime details the streaming schedule and recommends Prime Video for early access and DMM TV for a cheaper subscription with a free trial.
THQ Nordic and developer Campfire Cabal announced that the historical RPG Expeditions: Samurai will begin early access on Steam on August 7, 2026. The game is set in Japan around 1600, at the end of the Sengoku period, and features a fictional Western protagonist who travels from England to survive the turmoil. A companion trailer released alongside the announcement introduces eight characters, including a thief, a sword master, a female warrior, and a cleric. The full version is planned for release in the first quarter of 2027, with additional features such as village management, crafting, and expanded character customization. The early access version includes combat, exploration, stealth, and a portion of the story. The price is expected to increase for the full release. The game supports two-player co-op, where a second player joins as the protagonist's twin sibling. This is the first Expeditions game developed by Campfire Cabal, a studio founded by former Logic Artists co-founder Jonas Waever after the original developer shifted focus toward blockchain. The series' previous entry, Expeditions: Rome, received an 86% positive rating on Steam. The early access build does not currently support Japanese display.
Bocchiboromaru will perform the ending theme for The Elusive Samurai season 2, with three guest vocalists from idol group Hinatazaka46. The song is titled "Romantic ga Hoshii nara." The season premieres July 17 on Fuji TV and streams on Prime Video. Returning staff include director Yuta Yamazaki and character designer Yasushi Nishiya at CloverWorks.
The live-action adaptation of Honobu Yonezawa's The Samurai and the Prisoner dropped to #4 in its third weekend at the Japanese box office. The 37th Anpanman film held at #5 in its second weekend. The 4K restoration of Kiki's Delivery Service ranked #8 in its third weekend. The new Sgt. Frog film opened at #10.
Anime News Network published a five-part roundup of Tanabata greetings from across the anime, manga, and video game industries on July 7, 2026. The collection includes wishes and illustrations from official accounts for series such as Bungo Stray Dogs, Detective Conan, My Hero Academia, Sakamoto Days, Doraemon, Chibi Maruko-chan, Hell's Paradise, and Dragon Quest. Video game franchises like Final Fantasy, Monster Hunter, and Like a Dragon also participated, alongside creators including Hideo Kojima, Yuki Kaji, and Shoko Nakagawa. Several series tied their posts to new releases: the second season of Yoroi Shin Den Samurai Troopers premiered on July 7, My Happy Marriage released a special Tanabata illustration and announced a three-episode special for 2026, and My Stepmother and Stepsisters Aren't Wicked began airing on July 8. The roundup also features greetings from manga titles like Chiikawa, MARRIAGETOXIN, and Smoking Behind the Supermarket with You, as well as from studios Tatsunoko Production and Square Enix.
The second cour of the sequel series Yoroi Shinden Samurai Trooper has begun airing. Hina Naota joins the cast as Kaede Narumi, the new DST commander appearing in episode 13. The non-credit opening and ending videos for the second cour have also been released, and Blu-ray BOX volumes 3 and 4 are confirmed.
The Yoroi-Shinden Samurai Troopers sequel anime has cast Hina Suguta as Kaede Narumi, the newly appointed DST commander, who appears in the second cour starting with episode 13. The second part of the series debuted on July 7, with new theme songs by Dannie May and karanoah. The anime streams on Crunchyroll.
The second season of the anime adaptation of Yūsei Matsui's The Elusive Samurai manga will premiere on July 13 on Fuji TV. The main promotional video previews the opening theme song "Onigoto" by Kento Nakajima. Returning staff include director Yuta Yamazaki and character designer Yasushi Nishiya at CloverWorks. Prime Video will stream the series.
THQ Nordic released a developer video diary for Expeditions: Samurai, a tactical RPG set in the Sengoku period. The video focuses on the game's art, which uses pastel colors and stylized expressions influenced by Japanese art. It also shows a new dialogue system with 3D models for real-time character emotion.
The new Sgt. Frog 20th anniversary film ranked #4 in its opening weekend with 150.8 million yen, while the 37th Anpanman film opened at #5 with 123.4 million yen. A new Sgt. Frog TV series with a fresh cast is set for fall 2026.
Shueisha announced on July 1 that its contract with Walt Disney Japan for Marvel character manga adaptations will end September 30. Affected titles include Deadpool: Samurai, Spider-Man: Bonds, Spider-Man: Octopus Girl, and two collections. Physical copies will sell only while stocks last; digital versions will be removed from e-book stores by September 30.
SNK announced the SWC 2026 Finals will take place November 27-29 in Stockholm, Sweden, as part of DreamHack Stockholm 2026. The tournament covers five SNK fighting game titles with a combined $4.2 million prize pool across qualifiers and finals. A regional league for Fatal Fury: City of the Wolves was also announced.
Netflix unveiled the first episode art for "The One Piece," WIT Studio's remake of the original One Piece anime, during its Annecy International Animation Film Festival showcase on Tuesday. The image, titled "Romance Dawn -Dawn of the Adventure-", matches the title of Eiichiro Oda's manga's first volume and chapter. The streamer also confirmed that Mayumi Tanaka will reprise her role as Monkey D. Luffy, a role she has held since 1999. The seven-episode first season, covering the East Blue saga through the first 50 manga chapters, will run approximately 300 minutes and stream worldwide on Netflix in February 2027. Masashi Koizuka directs, with Hideaki Abe as assistant director. Character designers and chief animation directors are Kyoji Asano and Takatoshi Honda. Taku Kishimoto handles series scripts. The teaser trailer debuted at a separate "Next on Netflix Animation" panel on June 24. The remake was first announced at Jump Festa '24 in December 2023.
The indoor theme park NAMJATOWN in Tokyo will host a collaboration event with the TV anime "The Elusive Samurai" from July 3 to July 26, 2026, featuring seven characters. Activities include a quiz rally, a ninja training ground, fortune latte sales, and a resale of original goods from 2024. The event commemorates the second season of the anime.
THQ Nordic announced the THQ Nordic Digital Showcase 2026 will stream on August 8 at 4:00 AM JST. The event will be broadcast on YouTube, Twitch, and Steam. It will feature release date announcements and new footage for several titles, including Titan Quest II, Wreckfest 2, and The Guild - Europa 1410. Additional information will be provided for Fatekeeper, Expeditions: Samurai, The Eternal Life of Goldman, and Way of the Hunter 2. A teaser video has been released showing scenes from Titan Quest II and Wreckfest 2. Game Spark highlighted Expeditions: Samurai, a Sengoku party-based RPG, and Fatekeeper, a dark fantasy action RPG, as key titles to watch. The showcase is THQ Nordic's annual event, following last year's edition which featured updates on Gothic 1 Remake, REANIMAL, and Darksiders 4.
The anime The Elusive Samurai will collaborate with Gokurakuyu RAKU SPA from July 9, 2026, at two locations in Saitama and Kanagawa. The event features four character-themed baths on rotating schedules, newly drawn goods, collaboration menu items, a digital stamp rally, and an X campaign. Original merchandise includes locker-style keychains, acrylic stands, and can badges.
The staff for the sequel anime Yoroi-Shinden Samurai Troopers released a second promotional video on Friday previewing the ending theme song for the second cours. The second part debuts July 7. New cast members include Tomoaki Maeno, Aya Endō, Hiroshi Shirokuma, Maaya Sakamoto, and Takehito Koyasu.
Bandai Spirits has announced three new S.H.Figuarts action figures, all opening for pre-order on June 19, 2026, at 16:00 JST via the Soul Web Store on Premium Bandai. The lineup includes a reissue of Shinken Red from "Samurai Sentai Shinkenger" using the True Bone Carving Technique, which sculpts from the skeleton based on a full-body scan of suit actor Hirofumi Fukuzawa. The figure stands 145mm tall, costs 13,200 yen, and ships in November 2026. It includes accessories such as the Shinkenmaru, Rekka Daizantou, Hiden Disks, Shodouphone in two modes, and Lion Origami in two modes. Also announced is the Black Sword Flame Reaver from "Honkai: Star Rail," a 170mm figure priced at 13,200 yen shipping in December 2026, with interchangeable head parts including a maskless option and two weapon types. The third figure is Ultraman Ginga Victory from "Ultraman Ginga S The Movie: Showdown! The 10 Ultra Warriors!," sculpted with cooperation from Tsuburaya Productions' modeling department LSS. It stands 150mm, costs 9,900 yen, ships in December 2026, and includes Ultra Fusion Shoot Effect Parts and interchangeable wrist parts for poses including the iconic thumbs-up alongside Ultraman Dyna.
Ryuichi Hoshino's comic adaptation of Yoroiden Samurai Troopers, originally serialized in Comic BonBon, is now available as e-books on Kindle. Volumes 1 and 2 were released on June 17, 2026, priced at 594 yen each. The manga offers a different take from the original anime.
Akimine Kamijyo, creator of Samurai Deeper Kyo and Code:Breaker, will launch a new series titled KILLER+SITTER in Kodansha's Shonen Magazine on June 24. The magazine describes it as a "new era family drama" involving the strongest ex-soldier.
The Elusive Samurai TV anime will hold a collaboration cafe with and GALLERY from July 15 to July 29, 2026, at four locations. Newly drawn illustrations of Tokiyuki, Shizuku, Fubuki, and Mima in waiter attire will appear on menu items, goods, and novelties. The menu includes five character-inspired food items and eight drinks.
The Television Critics Association announced nominees for its 42nd Annual TCA Awards on Friday. Disney Twisted-Wonderland The Animation received a nod in Outstanding Achievement in Family Programming. Two live-action series based on Japanese stories, Drops of God and Last Samurai Standing, were nominated in the new Outstanding International Series category.
THQ Nordic Japan announced on June 9, 2026, that the turn-based RPG Expeditions: Samurai will launch in early access on Steam this summer. Developed by Campfire Cabal, the studio behind Expeditions: Rome, the game is the latest entry in the Expeditions series. It is set in Japan's Sengoku period, specifically the year 1600, where players arrive aboard a Dutch frigate before the historical navigator William Adams. The player leads a crew of privateers through the final chapter of a civil war, with choices that alter the story and Japan's future. The game features eight companions, each with unique backgrounds and quests, and relationships that can develop into friendship, rivalry, or romance. Combat is turn-based with simultaneous actions, stealth, and a mix of pirate and Japanese weapons. For the first time in the series, Expeditions: Samurai supports drop-in/drop-out cooperative play. The full version is planned to offer about 60 hours of content. During early access, the developers plan to add the title of Hatamoto and village management features. Steam wishlist registration is open now.
Netflix will stream the second half of Baki-Dou: The Invincible Samurai on June 18, 2026. The 12-episode batch (episodes 14-25) drops worldwide on that date. A new visual shows Musashi, Baki Hanma, Kaoru Hanayama, Pickle, and Izo Motobe. Toshiki Hirano directs at TMS Entertainment.
THQ Nordic announced Expeditions: Samurai, a historical RPG set in late Sengoku period Japan. Players control an English sailor who becomes the first European samurai in a world without William Adams. The game features turn-based tactical combat, branching storylines, and 2-player co-op. Early access on Steam is planned for 2026, with a full release in Q1 2027.
Netflix released the main trailer for the second part of Baki-Dou: The Invincible Samurai on Wednesday, June 3, previewing key matchups and revealing the new theme songs. The trailer shows fights against Pickle, Izo Motobe, Kaoru Hanayama, and Baki Hanma. The opening theme is "Musashi" by the rock band Chevon, and the ending theme is "Katana" by J SOUL BROTHERS III. Chevon vocalist Mayu Yaginu said Baki-Dou is their favorite arc in the series and praised the Musashi versus Motobe fight as one of the most human and emotionally impactful. J SOUL BROTHERS III member Ryuji Imaichi said the ending song was built around the tension of drawing a katana before battle. The second part premieres worldwide on Netflix on June 18 with all 12 episodes available at once. The first 13 episodes of the anime launched on February 26. TMS Entertainment also announced an Anime Expo 2026 panel titled "Bring It On BAKI-DOU! Experience the Showdown with the BAKI-DOU Team," set for July 3 at 8:00 PM PT at the Los Angeles Convention Center. The panel will feature longtime Baki manga editor Yuki Yokoi and anime producer Takayoshi Aso, along with live audience activities and a showdown with internet personality Logan Chitwood as Yujiro Hanma and sword performer Kaz Kobayashi as Musashi Miyamoto.