In this article, we explore who the best samurai characters in anime might be. If you’re looking to find your favorite warrior, read on to see if they made our list!
Atomic Samurai
Atomic Samurai is a hero and a master swordsman, he’s ranked in the top four of all heroes. He is 37 years old, his height is 177 cm and he weighs 71.3 kg. Atomic Samurai is incredibly strong, with the ability to cut down just about anything in his path. His most powerful weapon is the Sun Blade, which he uses to protect the weak and defeat villains. He made his anime debut in Episode 10.
Yami Sukehiro
Yami Sukehiro was born on 17th September of an unknown year. His gender identity is male, and he is 183 centimeters tall. His blood type is O, and his Western Zodiac sign is Virgo. He has a habit of smoking. His looks are black hair, and muscular. He has no supernatural abilities.
Hyakkimaru
Hyakkimaru is a 16-year-old male. He is human and his foster parent is Jukai. He has a very complicated family tree with many characters. Hyakkimaru’s father is Daigo Kagemitsu and his mother is Nui No Kata. He has a younger foster brother named Tahomaru and a younger foster sister named Dororo. He meets Mio in the first episode of the anime and falls in love with her.
Giyuu Tomioka
Giyuu Tomioka is a Demon Slayer and a member of the Corps. He is 19 years old with black hair and dark blue eyes. Giyuu Tomioka has a height of 176 cm and weighs 69 kg. His birthday is February 8th. He uses Water Breathing as his combat style. Giyuu Tomioka made his anime debut in Episode 1.
Mifune
Mifune is a male anime character who is 165 cm tall and weighs 72 kg (or 152.2 pounds). His blood type is O. Mifune a samurai and the general of the Fifth Division of the Allied Shinobi Forces. He also is the chairman of the Continental Summit and represents the Land of Iron. Mifune’s main goal is to defend the Shinobi world from threats.
Mugen
Mugen is a 19-year-old vagabond who also happens to be a pirate. He wields a double-edged tsurugi with two-pronged hilts and tantō. Mugen’s fighting style is based on Champloo/Champuru Kendo and martial arts. Mugen first appeared in the manga series Tempestuous Temperaments.
Kuzuryu Yaichi
Kuzuryu Yaichi is a 16-17 years old, male high school student. He is an adolescent and has a calm personality. Kuzuryu Yaichi is very intelligent and likes to play shogi in his spare time. He wears a business suit most of the time. Kuzuryu Yaichi made his anime debut in Episode 1.
Nanashi
Nanashi is an anime character that has a short temper. He’s able to perform iai, a Japanese sword technique. Nanashi is 176 cm (5’9) tall, weighs 75 kg (165 lbs), and has a blood type of A. His birthday is November 15, the current age is 3,500. He also uses a katana in the battle. Nanashi made his anime debut in Episode 16 (S2).
Benimaru
Benimaru is the leader of the Ogres, a type of Oni. He wears a powerful armor called the Storm Crest, which will blow up if he is ever defeated in battle. He is 182 cm tall and he has Deep Crimson eyes. Benimaru made his anime debut in Episode 9: Attack of the Ogres.
Kambei Shimada
Kambei Shimada is a male anime character with brown hair and brown eyes. He wears a brown kimono with a white hakama. Kambei Shimada’s Japanese voice actor is Masaki Terasoma, and his English voice actor is R Bruce Elliott.
Afro Samurai
Afro Samurai is a popular character who appears in the Afro Samurai manga and anime series. In the first episode of the anime, Afro is seen seeking revenge for his father’s murder. His sword is a gift from his father and was named the “Dragon Sword.” Despite his small stature, Afro is a formidable fighter.
Himura Kenshin
Himura Kenshin is an anime character who was born on June 20, 1849 and has a blood type of AB. He is 33 years old at the end of the series. Himura Kenshin is a former rurouni hitokiri and swordsman who now teaches at Kamiya Dojo. He is 5 feet 2 inches tall and has 48 kgs of weight. He debuted in act 1 of the manga series and episode 1 of the anime.
Date Masamune
Date Masamune is a popular hero from the Sengoku BASARA series. He’s often depicted as a young boy with the ability to manipulate lightning and ice elements, which he uses for his attack moves. Date Masamune fights for the Date clan and is a beloved hero to the people of Japan. His Television actor is Kento Hayashi.
Roronoa Zoro
Roronoa Zoro is a young adult who was born on 11th November. He has short green hair and scars. He is 178 cm tall and his western zodiac sign is Scorpio. Roronoa Zoro plays the role of pirate and bounty hunter in the anime. She has a brave, loyal, and serious personality. The fashion accessories of Roronoa Zoro are bandanas and earrings.
Gintoki Sakata
Gintoki Sakata is a 27-year-old man who is the founder and president of Yorozuya. He was born on October 10th and he is one of the most powerful beings in the universe. Gintoki Sakata has silver hair, green eyes, and red pupils. He is 177 cm (5′ 10″) tall and weighs 65 kg (143.3lb). The strong points of Gintoki Sakata are Strength, durability, agility, and master swordsmanship.
Jin
Jin is a 20-year-old male who looks like a young adult. He is an introvert, but he is very kind. He wears a martial arts uniform and he has long hair in a ponytail. He likes to cook, but his food is bad. He also likes to practice kendo.
Amidamaru
Amidamaru, who was born on January 6, 1385, is 24 years old and has a blood type of A. He is a samurai who possesses the great ability of dual wielding. He can use two swords at the same time. Amidamaru made his first anime appearance in Episode 1 (2001).