The anime debuts April 5 on Netflix in North America, Latin America, Australia, and New Zealand, and Hulu in the United States.
VIZ Media has announced the anime series will stream April 5 on Netflix in North America, Latin America, Australia, and New Zealand, and also on Hulu in the U.S.
Based on the manga created by Gosho Aoyama, the series follows the adventures of young samurai Yaiba Kurogane, who embarks on a journey to defeat evil forces threatening his world.
“We’re excited to bring to a wider audience,” said Brian Ige, Sr.Vice President, Animation.“This series has been a fan favorite in Japan for years, and we’re eager to introduce its unique blend of action, adventure, and humor to the global market.
This acquisition reinforces VIZ Media's commitment to delivering the best in manga and anime entertainment.”
The distributor will also release chapters 1-23 of the “YAIBA: Samurai Legend” manga series digitally in English on March 20, with Volume 1 set to publish in print on July 8.
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