Bright: Samurai Soul
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Format
web series (ONA)
Episodes
1
Episode length
80 min
Total watch time
1 h 20 min
Status
Finished
Aired
October 12, 2021
Season
Fall 2021
Source
Other source
Studio
Arect
Age rating
R — 17+
Country
Japan
AniList score
49/100
Also known as
Bright : Samurai Soul, Bright: Alma de Samurai
Score across sites
5.62/10
Estimated watch time
1h 20m
⚡ 1 days at 5 eps/day

Tags & Tropes

Samurai75%Full CGI70%Swordplay60%Elf50%Historical40%Gore40%Guns20%Goblin20%Centaur20%Urban Fantasy20%
ONAFINISHED2021 FALL4.9 / 10 AniList score

Bright: Samurai Soul

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Synopsis

In the time between the fall of the Shogunate and the rise of the Meiji era, a powerful bright light emitted from a wand brings an end to the long Shogunate period to avoid further bloodshed as Japan begins to shift toward a new era. Amid these circumstances, a one-eyed wandering ronin named Izou, who has lost his reason to live, and Raiden, an orc who detests murder and hopes to leave a life of thievery behind, separately meet a young elf girl named Sonya around the same time. Together, they go on a journey along the Tokaido road to bring her and the wand she holds safely to the land of the elves in the north. Standing in their path is the mysterious organization Inferni, which aims to obtain the wand and revive the Dark Lord, who intends to rule all of creation. Inferni also uses the new Meiji government in its attempt to steal the wand from Izou, Raiden and Sonya. Traveling along the Tokaido road from Kyoto to Yokohama, Izou and Raiden begin their journey to protect the wand. (Source: Netflix)

Main cast & voice actors

Should you watch Bright: Samurai Soul?

Only if you enjoy action, adventure and fantasy, especially stories with samurai, full cgi, swordplay.

Reception is lukewarm: 49/100 on AniList, with 9% of 597 ratings at 8/10 or higher.

About 6.8% of viewers drop it, which is typical.

At about 1 h 20 min in total, it is a short commitment — a weekend binge.

Where to Watch Officially

Availability, audio and subtitles vary by region and service.

Creators & key staff

Character design
Atsushi Yamagata

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Bright: Samurai Soul FAQ

How many episodes does Bright: Samurai Soul have?

Bright: Samurai Soul has 1 episodes of about 80 minutes each, roughly 1 h 20 min in total.

Is Bright: Samurai Soul finished?

Yes. Bright: Samurai Soul has finished airing — the final episode aired October 12, 2021.

Is there a season 2 of Bright: Samurai Soul?

No sequel is listed for Bright: Samurai Soul as of October 2026.

Is Bright: Samurai Soul based on a other source?

Yes. Bright: Samurai Soul adapts the other source.

Who animated Bright: Samurai Soul?

Bright: Samurai Soul was animated by Arect and directed by Kyouhei Ishiguro.

Where can I watch Bright: Samurai Soul?

Bright: Samurai Soul is listed on Netflix. Availability varies by region — check the streaming links on this page.