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Anime DetailsFINISHED
- Format
- TV series
- Episodes
- 26
- Episode length
- 24 min
- Total watch time
- 10 h 24 min
- Status
- Finished
- Aired
- July 2, 2002 – December 23, 2002
- Season
- Summer 2002
- Source
- Manga
- Studio
- Studio DEEN
- Director
- Junji Nishimura
- Original creator
- Akimine Kamijo
- Age rating
- PG — Teens 13 or older
- Country
- Japan
- AniList score
- 64/100
- Also known as
- SDK
- Score across sites
- 6.96/10
Estimated watch time
10h 24m
⚡ 6 days at 5 eps/day
Tags & Tropes
Historical79%Samurai79%Shounen60%Dissociative Identities20%
TVFINISHED2002 SUMMER6.4 / 10 AniList score
SAMURAI DEEPER KYO
SAMURAI DEEPER KYO
Synopsis
In the year 1600, during the battle of Sekigahara, warriors Kyoshiro Mibu and "Demon Eyes" Kyo - the legendary slayer of a thousand men - engaged in fierce combat. Both men disappeared when a meteor crashed in the battlegrounds. Four years later, Kyoshiro is spotted on a rural highway, acting as a traveling medicine salesman. He is captured by the female bounty hunter Yuya Shiina when she discovers that deep inside him is the dormant personality of "Demon Eyes" Kyo himself. (Source: Anime News Network)
Main cast & voice actors
Should you watch SAMURAI DEEPER KYO?
Only if you enjoy action, adventure and comedy, especially stories with historical, samurai, shounen.
Reception is lukewarm: 64/100 on AniList, with 29% of 2.5K ratings at 8/10 or higher. It's the #47 highest-rated anime of 2002.
About 9.5% of viewers drop it, which is typical.
At about 10 h 24 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
26 episodes are listed.
Creators & key staff
- Original creator
- Akimine Kamijo
- Director
- Junji Nishimura
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Opening & ending themes
Openings (1)
Endings (1)
Theme data from AnimeThemes.moe.
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SAMURAI DEEPER KYO FAQ
How many episodes does SAMURAI DEEPER KYO have?
SAMURAI DEEPER KYO has 26 episodes of about 24 minutes each, roughly 10 h 24 min in total.
How long does it take to watch SAMURAI DEEPER KYO?
About 10 h 24 min back to back. At two episodes a day it takes 13 days; at one hour a day, about 11 days.
Is SAMURAI DEEPER KYO finished?
Yes. SAMURAI DEEPER KYO has finished airing — the final episode aired December 23, 2002.
Is there a season 2 of SAMURAI DEEPER KYO?
No sequel is listed for SAMURAI DEEPER KYO as of October 2026. You can continue the story in the original manga.
Is SAMURAI DEEPER KYO based on a manga?
Yes. SAMURAI DEEPER KYO adapts the manga by Akimine Kamijo.
Who animated SAMURAI DEEPER KYO?
SAMURAI DEEPER KYO was animated by Studio DEEN and directed by Junji Nishimura.
Who sings the opening of SAMURAI DEEPER KYO?
The opening, "Ao no Requiem", is performed by an uncredited artist.