Ryo Okubo
Director
Orient (2022)
Season 1
During the Warring States era, the feuding generals were suddenly struck down one after another by the demonic Kishin. In the 150 years since, groups of individuals have continued to resist Kishin control. They are called Bushi bands. When they were young, Musashi and Kojiro would hear tales about the Bushi from Kojiro's father, and the two of them dream to form the strongest Bushi band. One day, as Musashi struggles with his choices, he witnesses humans being torn apart by oni. Forced to face the truth, Musashi rises up against the powerful oni to make his dream with Kojiro come true!
Released Jan. 6, 2022
Episode 24 min
14+
Genres: Action, Adventure, Animation, Anime, Anime: Historical, Anime: Samurai, Anime: Shounen, Comedy, Science Fiction
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Watch Providers: Crunchyroll, Crunchyroll Amazon Channel
Production Companies: ACGT, Aniplex, Avex Pictures
Network: TV Tokyo
5.8
S1E1 - Musashi & Kojiro
With the appearance of otherworldly oni, headed by the massively powerful Kishin, humanity has been forced to serve their new demonic masters. After 150 years of oni rule, the only force left to fight for human freedom are bands of Bushi. This is the story of two young men and their dream of forming the strongest Bushi band!
Jan. 6, 2022, midnight
S1E2 - Bushi's Pride
Musashi and Kojiro try to tackle the powerful Kishin that has appeared, but will the two of them really be able to stand up to the class of oni that has dominated Hinomoto for over a hundred years?
Jan. 13, 2022, midnight
10.0
S1E3 - The Outside World
With the arrival of the Takeda Bushi band, Musashi is desperate to defeat the Kishin before they can.
Jan. 20, 2022, midnight
S1E4 - The Kosameda Band
Musashi and Kojiro's journey runs immediately into trouble when a mysterious girl steals their vehicle.
Jan. 27, 2022, midnight
S1E5 - Choosing Tomorrow
Musashi and Kojiro are forced to find a way to escape the Kosameda Castle prison, while Tsumugi is trapped between her desire to protect her friends and the commands of her domineering father.
Feb. 3, 2022, midnight
S1E6 - Getting Stronger
Tsumugi struggles with deciding what to do next, and Musashi encounters a mysterious, and unhinged, Bushi in black.
Feb. 10, 2022, midnight
S1E7 - You Can't Survive Underwater
Musashi and Kojiro are out to obtain the Kitetsu Blades they'll need to fight oni, but a mysterious ritual involving the mystical swords might prove to be an unexpected hurdle.
Feb. 17, 2022, midnight
S1E8 - The Obsidian Goddess
Shiro offers to help Musashi overcome his difficulties with Kitetsu Blades and get stronger, but can he be trusted?
Feb. 24, 2022, midnight
S1E9 - A Bushi's Way of Life
As Shiro preys on the other Bushi who have gathered to hunt a Kishin, Musashi has to find a way to escape the lava pit and help his friends.
March 3, 2022, midnight
S1E10 - The Goddess's Power
Musashi, Kojiro, and Tsugumi face off against Nanao and Shiro, and their only hope for victory might be the mysterious entity inside of Musashi.
March 10, 2022, midnight
S1E11 - What's in a Katana
The Obsidian Goddess tells Musashi that she will be going back to sleep inside of him and no matter what foes he faces, he must not die. Because he is her vessel and because Jisai died before they were able to finish what they started. Musashi wonders what that has to do with Jisai, but the Goddess doesn't have time to explain and decides to show Musashi how she fights in the material world.
March 17, 2022, midnight
S1E12 - Where This Road Leads
Leaving for new adventures, the shock trio is already lost in the forest. During a confrontation against an oni, Musashi narrowly saves a young girl, whose role within the bushi is far from trivial...
March 24, 2022, midnight
S1E13 - The Uesugi Band
Musashi, Kojiro, and Tsugumi meet up with the gathering Uesugi Alliance in an effort to learn more about Kojiro's father. But with a battle against the Kishin of Awaji Island looming, the assembled forces might not be in the mood to indulge outsiders...
July 12, 2022, midnight
S1E14 - Humiliation On-board
After volunteering to take part in a duel for the leadership of his unit, Musashi is confronted with a grim reality.
July 19, 2022, midnight
S1E15 - Equals
Musashi's troubles in the Shimazu Unit seem to get worse and worse, with accusations of desertion and espionage thrown his way. At least he can turn to the gentle Michiru to take his side... or can he?
July 26, 2022, midnight
S1E16 - The War God's Mantle
With the connection between Musashi and Michiru, the location of the Goddess Obsidian ends up being discovered by Yataro, who immediately warns the Black Dogs, and the group assembles a strategy to recover her.
Aug. 2, 2022, midnight
S1E17 - Memories of Stone
Two of the Obsidian Eight are assaulting the Uesugi castle with Yamata no Orochi, while a third member kidnaps Musashi and tries to convince Michiru to kill him.
Aug. 9, 2022, midnight
S1E18 - Tactician Battle
Battle lines are drawn, with the Obsidian Brotherhood out to defend Yamata no Orochi and capture the Obsidian Goddess, while Musashi works with the Uesugi Band to slay the Kishin and rescue his friends.
Aug. 16, 2022, midnight
S1E19 - A Matter of Trust
Naoe Kanetatsu of the Uesugi Bushi is facing off against Inukawa Seiroku of the Obsidian Eight. But how can he hope to defeat someone whose power seems to be inflicting physical trauma at will?
Aug. 23, 2022, midnight
S1E20 - Leaving Your Mark
Shiro's unique powers are enough to overwhelm an entire group of Bushi by himself. Does Naotora really stand a chance?
Aug. 30, 2022, midnight
S1E21 - Clash of the Shimazu
It's up to Musashi's squad to defeat Yataro, but the Shimazu siblings heading up their assault don't seem to be on the same page anymore.
Sept. 6, 2022, midnight
S1E22 - Older and Younger Brothers
The struggle to keep the white serpent from empowering Yamata no Orochi becomes desperate, as the truth behind the friction among the Shimazu brothers is revealed.
Sept. 13, 2022, midnight
S1E23 - Greatsword of the Black Goddess
When everything seemed to have ended with the death of Orochi, the bushi discovered that in reality the fight had only begun.
Sept. 20, 2022, midnight
S1E24 - Oath
Musashi tried to save Michiru desperately while the young man's feelings seemed to resigned to his death, something that the young bushi was not willing to accept.
Sept. 27, 2022, midnight
Network: TV Tokyo
Episode Runtime: 24 min.
Season Runtime: 576 min.
Released: Jan. 6, 2022
Last Air Date: Sept. 27, 2022, midnight
Status: Ended
Certification: TV-14 / 14+
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