#1
S1E9
The Bandits
The samurai must leave the caves to rescue Kikuchiyo, but as soon as they reach daylight, the towering machines ambush them. Clearly a traitor is in their midst.
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#2
S1E13
The Attack
The first battle has finally arrived. Are the villagers ready? Or has all of their hard work been in vain? They will find out only when their defenses are tested at last.
#3
S1E21
The Rescue
With Kambei pardoned, Sanae and Muzuki freed, and peace promised to Kanna, it seems the samurai's work is done. But Maro has a warning: the true struggle has only just begun.
#4
The Era's End
S1E26
#5
The Storm
S1E16
#6
The Last Battle
S1E25
#7
The Loner
S1E4
#8
The Drifter
S1E5
#9
The Journey
S1E10
#10
The Offering
S1E14
Lowlights
The samurai must come to terms with the aftermath of battle. They can't look to Kambei for leadership; he departs on a solitary trek to the Guardian's cave, having an even more perilous mission in mind.
#25
The Master
S1E1
#24
The Execution
S1E20
#23
The Mutiny
S1E19
#22
The Guardians
S1E8
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