The story begins in Kyoto, Japan in 1878, 10 years after the glory days of the samurai. Stripped of their identity and status and no longer permitted even to carry swords, the samurai struggle to survive in this new era. As the wealth gap widens and a deadly cholera outbreak spreads, a chance at salvation arrives: an invitation to participate in a tournament for 100 billion yen. 292 warriors gather at Tenryuji Temple, each handed a wooden tag and thrust into a brutal contest. To survive, they must steal their rivals’ tags and reach Tokyo to claim the massive cash prize but the catch is that only one player will survive. As the game begins, warriors deploy every tactic imaginable: some unleash arrows from afar, others dart through the chaos with daggers, some wield massive blades with overwhelming strength, while others rely on cunning strategy. With so many ways to fight, the battle for survival moves at breakneck speed. Who will endure the brutal journey, and who is the mastermind behind this mysterious and murderous game?
(Source: Netflix)
~~ Adapted from the novel "Ikusagami"(イクサガミ) by Shogo Imamura (今村翔吾).
~~ Release dates: Sep 18, 2025 (Episode 1-2 premiere | Festival) || Nov 13, 2025 (Online)
