Jouji Kodama
main character
TV
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Anime DetailsFINISHED
- Format
- TV series
- Episodes
- 25
- Episode length
- 23 min
- Total watch time
- 9 h 35 min
- Status
- Finished
- Aired
- October 2, 2001 – March 26, 2002
- Season
- Fall 2001
- Source
- Other source
- Studio
- Studio Pierrot
- Director
- Hayato Date
- Original creator
- Akira Kurosawa
- Music
- Tsuneyoshi Saitou
- Age rating
- R — 17+ (violence & profanity)
- Country
- Japan
- AniList score
- 65/100
- Also known as
- Bodyguard of the Wind, Kaze no Youjimbo, KnY
- Score across sites
- 7.02/10
- Wikipedia
- Read article
Estimated watch time
9h 35m
⚡ 5 days at 5 eps/day
Tags & Tropes
Rural79%Male Protagonist79%Primarily Adult Cast79%Crime79%Gangs79%Trains60%Bar60%Police40%
TVFINISHED2001 FALL6.5 / 10 AniList score
Kaze no Yojimbo
旋風の用心棒• Kaze no Youjinbou
Synopsis
Kodama is a pretty intelligent tough guy investigating an incident that occurred in the small town of Kimujuku over 15 years ago. However, the local town folk have been feeling a bit uneasy since the arrival of this wandering stranger. Kodama is soon caught up in the middle of a bloody gang fight as both groups fight for overall control of the town. Amidst the fighting, shootings, and deadly alliances, will Kodama find the clues to his mystery or will he find himself face down in a body-bag? (Source: Bandai Entertainment) Note: Based on Akira Kurosawa's 1961 masterpiece, Yojimbo.
Main cast & voice actors
Should you watch Kaze no Yojimbo?
Probably, if you enjoy adventure, drama and mystery, especially stories with rural, male protagonist, primarily adult cast.
Reception is positive but mixed: 65/100 on AniList, with 39% of 729 ratings at 8/10 or higher. It's the #36 highest-rated anime of 2001.
11.5% of viewers drop it before the end, more than most, so give it a few episodes to see if it clicks.
At about 9 h 35 min in total, plan on one to two weeks at a couple of episodes a day.
Where to Watch Officially
A streaming link is not listed for this title yet.
Episodes
25 episodes are listed.
Creators & key staff
- Original creator
- Akira Kurosawa
- Director
- Hayato Date
- Series composition
- Katsuyuki Sumisawa
- Character design
- Takeshi Itou
- Music
- Tsuneyoshi Saitou
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Kaze no Yojimbo FAQ
How many episodes does Kaze no Yojimbo have?
Kaze no Yojimbo has 25 episodes of about 23 minutes each, roughly 9 h 35 min in total.
How long does it take to watch Kaze no Yojimbo?
About 9 h 35 min back to back. At two episodes a day it takes 13 days; at one hour a day, about 10 days.
Is Kaze no Yojimbo finished?
Yes. Kaze no Yojimbo has finished airing — the final episode aired March 26, 2002.
Is there a season 2 of Kaze no Yojimbo?
No sequel is listed for Kaze no Yojimbo as of October 2026.
Is Kaze no Yojimbo based on a other source?
Yes. Kaze no Yojimbo adapts the other source by Akira Kurosawa.
Who animated Kaze no Yojimbo?
Kaze no Yojimbo was animated by Studio Pierrot and directed by Hayato Date.