
Samurai Courier
TV series
Samurai Courier
1971, Japanese, on tv asahi.
The show revolves around a group of five ronin (masterless samurai) who make a living by transporting anything, anywhere. They take on tasks ranging from dangerous items that the town's couriers won't handle to people. The narrative features an innovative concept where the characters become entangled in incidents and use their skills and courage to resolve them. Starring veteran actors Yutaro Daitomo, Ryuji Shinagawa, Goh Wakabayashi, and others, the series is known for its lively and bold storytelling, making it a must-watch for fans of historical dramas.
- Seasons
- 1
- Episodes
- 13
- Episode length
- Varies
- Status
- Ended in 1971
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Latest episode
S1 E13: The flowered winter hat
Aired 3 April 1971
Seasons 1
Cast & crew
Details
- First aired
- 9 January 1971
- Last aired
- 3 April 1971
- Network
- tv asahi
- Original title
- さむらい飛脚
- Language
- Japanese
- Country
- Japan
- Type
- Scripted
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Samurai Courier: quick answers
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How many seasons of Samurai Courier are there?
Samurai Courier has 1 season and 13 episodes.
Is Samurai Courier finished?
Yes. Samurai Courier ended in 1971, so you can watch the whole story.
Which OTT platform is Samurai Courier on?
Samurai Courier isn’t on a subscription OTT platform in India, but you can watch it free online. (Checked 9 November 2026.)
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