The Samurai

The Samurai (1962-1965)

EndedScripted showAction, Adventure

Adventures of Shintaro the Samurai travelling 18th century Japan with his trusted companion Tombei, battling the enemies of the Shogun and the dreaded Koga Ninjas.

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Scheduleevery Thursday (30 min)

Recent Episodes

EpisodeNameAirdate
S10E13The Duelmars 28, 1965
S10E12Kongō's Warningmars 21, 1965
S10E11Friendly Enemymars 14, 1965
S10E10Secret Passagemars 7, 1965
S10E09Devil Mask Housefévr. 28, 1965
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Frequently Asked Questions  Warning: Spoilers

When did 'The Samurai' premiere?

'The Samurai' premiered on October 1, 1962.

Which network aired 'The Samurai'?

'The Samurai' aired on ABC.

Who played the lead role in 'The Samurai'?

The lead role in 'The Samurai' was played by Eiji Okada.

What was the premise of 'The Samurai'?

'The Samurai' followed the journey of a samurai warrior named Shintaro.

Who was Shintaro's sidekick in 'The Samurai'?

Shintaro's sidekick in 'The Samurai' was a ninja named Tombei.

Was 'The Samurai' originally in English?

No, 'The Samurai' was originally filmed in Japan and later dubbed in English.

How many episodes did 'The Samurai' have?

'The Samurai' had a total of 52 episodes.

Was the character of Shintaro based on a real person?

No, the character of Shintaro was a fictional character.

What was the production company behind 'The Samurai'?

'The Samurai' was produced by the Japanese animation studio, Toei Animation.

Was 'The Samurai' a popular show during its time?

Yes, 'The Samurai' was a popular show during its time and garnered a large following of fans.

Was 'The Samurai' ever adapted into a feature film?

Yes, 'The Samurai' was adapted into a feature film titled 'The Samurai: The Legend of Musashi' in 1954.

Did 'The Samurai' receive any awards or nominations?

No, 'The Samurai' did not receive any major awards or nominations.

Did 'The Samurai' feature any famous guest stars?

Yes, 'The Samurai' featured guest stars such as Toshiro Mifune and Takashi Shimura.

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