Saizo Kirigakure
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- Format
- TV series
- Episodes
- 12
- Episode length
- 24 min
- Total watch time
- 4 h 48 min
- Status
- Finished
- Aired
- January 8, 2012 – March 25, 2012
- Season
- Winter 2012
- Source
- Manga
- Director
- Kiyoko Sayama
- Original creator
- Kairi Shimotsuki
- Music
- Seikou Nagaoka
- Age rating
- R — 17+ (violence & profanity)
- Country
- Japan
- AniList score
- 62/100
Estimated watch time
4h 48m
⚡ 3 days at 5 eps/day
Tags & Tropes
Swordplay79%Seinen79%Super Power79%Historical79%Ninja79%Primarily Male Cast60%Samurai60%
overview details
Synopsis
A young ninja named Saizo Kirigakure is trying to find meaning and direction in his life when he encounters Isanami, who is fleeing from assassins. He manages to save her life, and she then asks him to act as her bodyguard until she reaches her destination. When they arrive in the protected territory of Sanada, Saizo falls into a meeting with Sasuke Sarutobi, leader of the famed ninja group. Sanada has gathered these bold and talented ninjas together in order to bring an end to Japan's era of war. Meanwhile, Isanami's mysterious hidden power comes to light. (Source: NIS America)
Main cast & voice actors
Should you watch Brave 10?
Only if you enjoy action and adventure, especially stories with swordplay, seinen, super power.
Reception is lukewarm: 62/100 on AniList, with 22% of 8.9K ratings at 8/10 or higher. It's the #70 most popular anime of 2012.
About 9.1% of viewers drop it, which is typical.
At about 4 h 48 min in total, it is a short commitment — a weekend binge.
Where to Watch Officially
Availability, audio and subtitles vary by region and service.
Episodes
12 episodes are listed.
Creators & key staff
- Original creator
- Kairi Shimotsuki
- Director
- Kiyoko Sayama
- Series composition
- Mamiko Ikeda
- Character design
- Yukiko Ban
- Music
- Seikou Nagaoka
Related entries
Opening & ending themes
Openings (1)
- OP1“Seirei Hirai” by Daisuke Ono · eps 1-2, 4-6, 8-11
Endings (1)
- ED1“Adeosu”
Theme data from AnimeThemes.moe.
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Brave 10 FAQ
How many episodes does Brave 10 have?
Brave 10 has 12 episodes of about 24 minutes each, roughly 4 h 48 min in total.
How long does it take to watch Brave 10?
About 4 h 48 min back to back. At two episodes a day it takes 6 days; at one hour a day, about 5 days.
Is Brave 10 finished?
Yes. Brave 10 has finished airing — the final episode aired March 25, 2012.
Is there a season 2 of Brave 10?
No sequel is listed for Brave 10 as of October 2026. You can continue the story in the original manga.
Is Brave 10 based on a manga?
Yes. Brave 10 adapts the manga by Kairi Shimotsuki.
Who sings the opening of Brave 10?
The opening, "Seirei Hirai", is performed by Daisuke Ono.
Where can I watch Brave 10?
Brave 10 is listed on YouTube, Crackle. Availability varies by region — check the streaming links on this page.