The large-scale adaptation of the popular manga will stream in spring 2026, starring Yuki Yamada and featuring Japan’s fastest sword-action scenes, with production led by "Alice in Borderland" executive Akira Morii.
The deal builds on the strategic partnership between Banijay and TBS announced earlier this year and brings the format into the largest European studio’s elite portfolio of superbrands.
Japanese Sword Action Entertainment drama set to shake up the landscape of Japanese television, tapping into the timeless allure of jidaigeki (period dramas) and samurai culture.
The partnership between Vietnam Television and Tokyo Broadcasting System Television marks a new phase of international content collaboration, with a focus on co-developing formats and human capital across both markets.