The essential episodes of Sengoku Youko
Watch these 15 in order and you've got Sengoku Youko — each pick states its reason.
- 01
We Are Those Who Lament This Barbaric Age
Shinsuke plans to attack a local group of brigands, only to be beaten to the punch by the eccentric Tama and Jinka. Impressed by their prowess in battle, Shinsuke becomes determined to follow them, and offers to take them to the brigands' leader.
- 02
Raidou departs the party, but not without giving Shinsuke a surprising gift first. The journey to Kagan's home is long, and the others are exhausted when they cross paths with a group of monkey katawara.
- 03
The party finally reaches Kagan's hometown, a settlement of katawara. Coincidentally, a pregnant human arrives at the same time, seeking shelter so she can give birth. Not coincidentally, some Dangaisyuu agents also arrive...
- 04
Jinka, Tama, and Shinsuke meet with the Mountain Goddess to discuss their next course of action against the Dangaisyuu, while Jinun and Senya continue to hunt for them.
- 05
The Strongest of the Dangaisyuu
Jinka and Douren square off as Shinsuke and Resshin try to kill each other.
- 06
Jinka & Douren, Takekichi & Barry
Battles unfold in parallel with Jinka and Shinsuke taking on Douren and Resshin. But even if they succeed, how can they take down Taizan, who's been turned into a walking fortress?
- 07
Jinka squares off for the final battle against Yazen, but as the two spiritually transformed humans fight, Jinka treads into dangerous territory.
- 08
The battle in the village has shaken Senya's willingness to fight, as Tsukiko tries to become strong enough to prevent future tragedies.
- 09
After escaping a clash with the black dragon, Mudo, Senya and his party arrive in Kyoto, but they find that the big city isn't much safer than the country roads.
- 10
The Shōgun himself takes charge of the group and introduces them to the local goddess. Tsukiko is kidnapped by Mudo, but Senya doesn't have enough control over his Katawara to rescue her.
- 11
Senya struggles to unify the Katawara inside of him in order to face Mudo and rescue Tsukiko. But with Shinsuke and Yoshiteru's guidance, he might just stand a chance.
- 12
Senya and Mudo clash, with Senya's new outlook giving him the strength to stand his ground. Meanwhile, the confrontation between Yoshiteru and Matsunaga makes history.
- 13
With the battle against Mudo and Matsunaga over, it's time to return to the road... But some complications may keep Shinsuke from being able to meet up with Tama again, as he originally intended. And just who are the mysterious five who keep hounding Senya?
- 14
Negotiations between Senya and the People of the Void are at a standstill. Jaki, the tiger living in Douren, calls on Hakkeneko to intervene and find a solution.
- 15
The Poem of Time's Colors in Bloom
The battle has come to a close, Jinka and Tama return to their hometown in the mountains.
