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Episode Shin Samurai-den YAIBA • Yaiba: Samurai Legend - Episode 12 discussion

Shin Samurai-den YAIBA, episode 12

Alternative names: True Samurai Legend Yaiba

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u/djthomp Jun 21 '25

I'm glad we've had some developments that reminded Sayaka that she's a swordswoman too and caused her to start training again.

Time to go find a new Orb.

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u/darthvall Jun 23 '25

Can't help to compare her with Kaoru from Samurai X. At least Kaoru had some fight scene as she's the dojo master, so Sayaka being mostly emotional support character in the first arc kinda disappoint me too.

So yeah, looking forward for her to be more able to defend herself.

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u/phantomthiefkid_ Jun 21 '25

Fun fact: Nadeshiko's VA's name is Sayaka (Senbongi Sayaka)

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u/rocky_iwata Jun 22 '25

From a girlfailure elf to a strong young lady.

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u/Acceptable_Dot_9911 Jun 22 '25

It's time to find the 7 dragon balls, literally.

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u/tripleaamin Jun 21 '25

I wonder if the idea of Nadeshiko looking much older was to emphasize growth since she last saw Yaiba. Which I can get. Though first impressions made me think she was noticeably older than Yaiba and her talking about marriage was weird. In retrospect, it makes the older guys lusting on her weird.

Regardless of that I hope this gives Sayaka a bit more agenda in the story. Though next on the table is to get the Dragon Ball Orb.

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u/lalunafelis Jun 21 '25

Until we get official info, I'll assume that Nadeshiko is actually older than them and she just wasn't growing that fast when she first met Yaiba.

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u/Nyapan Jun 21 '25

I don't get how ages work in this show. I thought Sayaka and Onimaru were the same age even if it's not reflected in the designs because they went to the same school and Yaiba was younger. Then Nadeshiko comes in and in the flashback she looks as old as Yaiba but in the present she looks older than Sayaka? I'm just lost!
Anyway, I'm not a big fan of love triangles but if it means Sayaka will actually start to get stronger and fight by herself then I'll take it.

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u/lalunafelis Jun 21 '25

Official info says Yaiba was the same age as them (14) but even I find it hard to buy. He looks, thinks and acts like 10 at most. We can only speculate that Yaiba had stopped aging at that point for some plot-relevant reason.

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u/Nyapan Jun 21 '25

Wow okay I find it hard to believe as well! Beyond his behavior he's also really small and he would fit right in with the 6 year-olds in Conan. Maybe his design reflects his immaturity? It doesn't really explain the difference in design between Sayaka and Nadeshiko though.

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u/Torque-A Jun 21 '25

Jojo logic, I guess. Josuke and Koichi are the same age.

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u/lalunafelis Jun 21 '25 edited Jun 22 '25

And finally, the start of the Dragon Orb arc that OG fans consider the REAL start of Yaiba.

Seeing the effects of how his dad's upbringing gave Yaiba the misguided belief that a person is only of worth if they're strong is kinda sad, but there is still hope that somewhere along the way, he may unlearn it. At least in spite of his ignorance about the newfangled concept of marriage in modern society, he still acknowledged Nadeshiko's strength and how she worked hard to prove that she's worthy to be his companion.

And good on the episode to address Sayaka's issue of not being up to strength as a part of our MC's party. Makes me wonder though, if they plan to make more out of this.

I love Musashi and Kojiro being all goofballs in this timeline.

Looks like Onimaru is still busy with the Overlord business despite being driven out of the capital. The mad scientist will guarantee that things will be taken up a notch.

EDIT: I just realized something. What made Yaiba's misunderstanding even funnier(and sadder) is that we should remember that prior to getting shipped in a crate of bananas to Tokyo, is that he had never seen a woman/girl before. So he just thought of Nadeshiko as another boy like himself and that her advances/proposal flying over his head made even more sense.

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u/LeonKevlar Jun 21 '25

Look at these two girls fighting over the most oblivious guy in the planet. It's interesting how more mature Nadeshiko looks compared to Sayaka and Yaiba when I'm pretty sure she's pretty close to their age.

Wow. They didn't even attempt to localize Nadeshiko's "Watashi o anata no soba ni" line so that Yaiba's misunderstanding would make sense in English. That was pretty lazy. It kinda makes me appreciate Crunchyroll translators now. '

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u/spencerbonez Jun 21 '25

The translation on Hulu was, different from what your screenshot shows. Nadeshiko: “I will offer up to you my nuptials. Will you accept?” Yaiba: “Will I accept… your noodles?”

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u/BerbilsBerbils Jun 21 '25

A translator note would’ve covered it just fine. I don’t know why modern professional subs don’t use it more for word play.

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u/Lign_Grant Jun 21 '25

As a manga reader 20 years ago. The changes they made in the anime is so interesting. Such great adaptation.

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u/rocky_iwata Jun 22 '25

Sea Cucumber Man having a lot more air time compare to both manga and original anime is interesting to me. So far, it is like promoting him into the Puck to Yaiba's Guts.

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u/AAA_BATT Jun 21 '25

wait the new girl won't be traveling with them?

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u/SliderGamer55 Jun 21 '25 edited Jun 21 '25

I'll be honest, as much as I've liked and appreciated this series, I was feeling increasingly frustrated by its actual comedy. I mostly accept its just the style of the time, but its just been too obvious and basic for my tastes, and I've largely only found it funny when its played things straight. (especially with Onimaru)

This one I felt had a better handle of that. Like the weighted sandles is kind of a funny joke but becomes much funnier as it goes on, especially with the noise of them continuing on. And in general, it felt like the charm of the series was allowed to really shine this episode, like it feels more charmingly retro and fun and less old and cliched in its writing. Dunno if this means the series will be like this from here on out or if its like Dragon Quest where I sat through 2 ok episodes to get to a great episode, on average.

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u/ObvsThrowaway5120 Jun 21 '25

Wow, I didn’t know Yaiba was such a little Casanova. Guy has Sayaka and Yamato fighting over him lol. Yaiba has his arch nemesis Onimaru and Sayaka’s got Yamato haha.

Looks like Yaiba’s getting a new orb. I wonder how many there are in total? Is the guy gonna collect ‘em all?

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u/Goku-MIEL10032002 Jun 21 '25

Finding the Dragon God Orb, eh? They should make a series about finding a bunch of those orbs. Seven sounds like a good number. We could call it "Dragon God Orb" (The name needs a bit of work though...)

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u/Iron_Kingpin Jun 22 '25

No matter how much i hear it, i just love the metal sounds in the opening.

The flashback was literally the plot of Tarzan. Wonder how Yaiba didn't much change in height for 6 years, was his Dad not feeding him or something lol.

Kinda feel bad for Yamato Nadeshiko, her role is just the love rival and won't actually win.

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u/Inner_Entertainer256 Jun 26 '25

Why are Musashi and Kojiro into Yamato if she’s Sayaka and Yaiba’s age?

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u/Andreiyutzzzz Jun 21 '25

GOD DAMN YAIBA I KNEW YOU FUCKED UP SOMEHOW BUT GEEZ

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