All Seasons

Season 1

  • S01E01 A Most Elegant Weapon

    • January 27, 2024
    • NHK World

    This time, one of the "five greatest swords under heaven": Mikazuki Munechika.

  • S01E02 The Japanese Aesthetic

    • January 27, 2024
    • NHK World

    This time, a perfect distillation of craftsmanship: Gunchomon Hyogo-gusari no Tachi.

  • S01E03 A Demon-cutting Sword

    • January 28, 2024
    • NHK World

    This time, Yasutsuna, or Onikirimaru, a blade that was used to defeat a terrible demon.

  • S01E04 Cutting-edge Patterns

    • January 28, 2024
    • NHK World

    This time, a powerful weapon with a beautiful hamon: Daihannya Nagamitsu.

  • S01E05 Steel Works of Art

    • January 29, 2024
    • NHK World

    This time, a blade wielded by Miyamoto Musashi, the world's most famous swordsman: Musashi Masamune.

  • S01E06 The Power of a God

    • January 29, 2024
    • NHK World

    This time, a sword made by Kuniyuki that is imbued with the power of the deity Fudo-myo-o.

  • S01E07 Invocatory Carvings

    • January 30, 2024
    • NHK World

    This time, Hotei Kunihiro, a sword conveying a swordsmith's wish for peace.

  • S01E08 A Shogun's Treasure

    • January 30, 2024
    • NHK World

    This time, a famous swordsmith's blade that was cherished by the shoguns who ruled Edo-period Japan.

  • S01E09 A Colossal Sword

    • January 30, 2024
    • NHK World

    This time, Odachi, a giant sword that showcases a swordsmith's astonishing expertise.

  • S01E10 Naginata-wielding Heroes

    • January 31, 2024
    • NHK World

    This time, two naginata (polearms) associated with legendary warriors: Benkei and Tomoe Gozen.

  • S01E11 The Sword of Sincerity

    • January 31, 2024
    • NHK World

    This time, Izumi no Kami Kanesada, the much-loved sword of Hijikata Toshizo, the "Shogun's last samurai."

  • S01E12 The Strategist's Blade

    • January 31, 2024
    • NHK World

    This time, two towering reputations are brought together in one truly special blade: Kaishu Kotetsu.