

TV series
Little Samurai
1972–1973, Japanese, on Fuji TV.
A young swordsman finds himself involved in a plot to overthrow the shogunate.
- Seasons
- 1
- Episodes
- 52
- Episode length
- 25 min
- Status
- Ended in 1973
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Latest episode
S1 E52: Episode 52
Aired 28 March 1973
Seasons 1
Cast & crew
Details
- First aired
- 5 April 1972
- Last aired
- 28 March 1973
- Network
- Fuji TV
- Original title
- 赤胴鈴之助
- Language
- Japanese
- Country
- Japan
- Type
- Scripted
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What Little Samurai is based on
Little Samurai is based on Akadō Suzunosuke, a manga series.
Manga series
Akadō Suzunosuke
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Little Samurai: quick answers
Is Little Samurai worth watching?
Little Samurai doesn’t have enough ratings for a verdict yet.
How many seasons of Little Samurai are there?
Little Samurai has 1 season and 52 episodes, about 25 minutes each.
Is Little Samurai finished?
Yes. Little Samurai ended in 1973, so you can watch the whole story.
Which OTT platform is Little Samurai on?
Little Samurai isn’t listed on any OTT platform in India yet. (Checked 8 November 2026.)
Little Samurai parents guide: is it suitable for kids?
No age rating is listed for Little Samurai yet.
What shows are like Little Samurai?
If you liked Little Samurai, try Final Fantasy: Unlimited, Magical Shopping Arcade Abenobashi, Witch Hunter Robin.
What is Little Samurai based on?
Little Samurai is based on Akadō Suzunosuke, a manga series.
