“Sengoku Basara” originated as a video game series created by Capcom and has since expanded into a larger media franchise, including an anime adaptation.
The series incorporates fantasy elements and is loosely inspired by historical events from Japan’s Sengoku era.
In Japan, “Sengoku Basara” enjoys significant popularity, garnering acclaim, high sales figures, numerous awards, and a devoted fan following. It has become a cultural phenomenon in its own right.
Order To Watch Sengoku Basara
1. Sengoku Basara: Samurai Kings
- Episodes: 12
- Released: Spring 2009
“Sengoku Basara” thrusts you into the fiery battlegrounds of feudal Japan, where rival warlords clash in a relentless struggle for supremacy.
Each warlord possesses unique abilities, unleashing devastating attacks to assert their dominance and command legions of warriors.
When a formidable foe, the Demon King, threatens the realm, these fierce generals put aside their differences and unite to defeat their mutual enemy. Together, they muster an army to confront the looming threat.
Amidst the chaos of battle, with firearms, mechanized samurai, and legendary ninjas joining the fray, some may view war as infernal. However, “Sengoku Basara” demonstrates that amidst the turmoil, it can also be an exhilarating action arena.
2. Sengoku Basara: Samurai Kings 2
- Episodes: 12
- Released: Summer 2010
In the second season of “Sengoku Basara,” Japanese warlords escalate their campaigns, leading vast armies relentlessly pursuing supremacy.
Armed with extraordinary weapons and harnessing elemental powers, these warrior leaders ride into battle on turbocharged steeds, wielding multiple blades and unleashing devastating attacks.
They decimate their adversaries with explosive rifles, colossal swords, and rolling battle fortresses while hordes of assassin ninjas and samurai join the fray.
Amidst the chaos of war, loyalties shift, and new alliances form, transforming heroes into conquerors and legends into reality.
3. Sengoku Basara – Samurai Kings: The Movie
- Episodes: 1 Movie
- Released: Spring 2011
The film follows story after the turmoil sparked by Toyotomi Hideyoshi has subsided, yet just before the pivotal Battle of Sekigahara, which ultimately decided the next Shogun of Japan.
4. Sengoku BASARA – End of Judgment
- Episodes: 12
- Released: Summer 2014
Based on the 2010 CAPCOM game Sengoku Basara 3, the film portrays the epic Battle of Sekigahara.
5. Gakuen Basara: Samurai High School
- Episodes: 12
- Released: Fall 2018
The school battle comedy parody reimagines the fierce warriors of Sengoku Basara as rival students in a modern high school setting. Date Masamune and Sanada Yukimura compete against each other to become the next student council president, aiming to replace Toyotomi Hideyoshi.
If including OVAs and special episodes, then the order is:
- Sengoku Basara
- Mini Sengoku Basara: Chousokabe-kun to Mouri-kun (Special)
- Sengoku Basara: Setonai no Gekitotsu! Hi wo Fuku Umi no Daiyousai – Fugaku!! (Special)
- Sengoku Basara Ni
- Mini Sengoku Basara Ni: Tsukiyo no Katakura-kun (Special)
- Sengoku Basara Ni: Ryuko, Itadaki no Chikai! Atsuki Mirai e Kakeru Tamashii!! (Special)
- Sengoku Basara Movie: The Last Party (Movie)
- Sengoku Basara Movie: 4-Koma Gekijou – Another Last Party (Special)
- Sengoku BASARA: End of Judgment
- Gakuen Basara: Samurai High School
Sengoku Basara Specials
- Mini Sengoku Basara: Chousokabe-kun to Mouri-kun
- Sengoku Basara: Setonai no Gekitotsu! Hi wo Fuku Umi no Daiyousai – Fugaku!!
- Mini Sengoku Basara Ni: Tsukiyo no Katakura-kun
- Sengoku Basara Ni: Ryuko, Itadaki no Chikai! Atsuki Mirai e Kakeru Tamashii!!
- Sengoku Basara Movie: 4-Koma Gekijou – Another Last Party