Female Samurai mangas : our Top 20+

Female Samurai mangas is something that has been ingrained in Japanese Culture and its History. Thanks to entertainment and history, it has been made well-known around the world. We were able to understand a lot about the loyalty of Samurais towards their masters and an overwhelming feeling respect and pride with their Katana, which isn’t available in other countries.

20. Shinobu Kocho (Kimetsu no Yaiba)

TitleKimetsu no Yaiba
AuthorKoyoharu Gotouge
GenreAction, Fantasy
TypeSeries
Studioufotable
Premiered2019, 2020-2021
Episode Count37 Episodes
Duration23 mins. per ep.

One of the Hashiras, especially the Insect Hashira. She is powerful enough to defeat strong demons making her a formidable character. She is Kanae Kocho’s younger sister, along with Kanao Tuyuri, the Flower Hashira. She uses Insect-Breathing Style to defeat her enemies. The StringerKatana is her sword, which was made famously by Tecchin Tecchikawaraha.

19. Kikunojo (One Piece)

TitleOne Piece
AuthorTite Kubo
GenreAction, Attention, Fantasy
TypeSeries
StudioStudio Pierrot
Premiered1999
Episode Count1038 Episodes
Duration24 mins. per ep.

We now have a controversial character. Kikunojo is actually an American Man, but she believes she is a woman at her core. An Samurai from the Wano Countryas the Kozuki Family’s Retainer, who calls herself Kiku.

She is one the Nine Red Scabards of Kozuki Oden and now she is a Poster Girl in a Tea House. Kiku is also the most beautifulswordswoman of the Wano Country. This is not surprising considering she is a very pretty girl.

18. Masamune Date (Sengoku Collection)

TitleSengoku Collection
AuthorKonami
GenreFantasy, Samurai
TypeSeries
StudioBrain’s Base
Premiered2012
Episode Count26 Episodes
Duration24 mins. per ep.

Although she might have been manipulated by the Yakuza to cooperate with her, Masamune Date is an honorable and violent woman. She is well-known for her role as a ruler during the Sengoku Eraas the One eyed dragon princess. After being summoned and fooled in her bid by the Yakuzas she decided to take revenge on those who had manipulated her.

17. Akame (Akame ga Kill)

TitleAkame Ga Kill!
AuthorTatsuya Tashiro
GenreAction, Fantasy, Gore
TypeSeries
StudioWhite Fox
Premiered2014
Episode Count24 episodes
Duration23 mins. per ep.

She is the woman who does not show mercy on her enemies or targets when it comes down to fighting. Akame is the Deuteragonist in this series. She is part of the night’s raid Assassination Group. She was once part of the Empire’s Assassination group, and was assigned to infiltrate the rebel group and annihilateit’s General. Teigu, One-Cut killer: Murasame is the katana she uses. Once it’s cut, it’s coated with Poison, and an individual will surely die.

16. Chifusa Manyuu (Manyuu Hikenchou)

TitleManyuu Hikenchou
AuthorHideki Yamada
GenreAction, Comedy and Romance. Ecchi
TypeSeries
StudioHoods Entertainment
Premiered2011
Episode Count12 Episodes
Duration24 mins. per ep.

A skilled Samurai and the successorof The Manyuu Clan. Chifusa, the main character of the series, left her family because she felt that the system they had was unfair- basing women’s worth on their breast size. After leaving her clan, Chifusa stole her Families Scrolls of Secrets, which includes a technique called “Breast Flow ” (Basically, this is the whole summary of this anime, which is mainly about breasts lol).

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15. Tsukikage Ran (Carried By the Wind: Tsukikage Ran).

TitleCarried by the Win Tsukikage Ran
AuthorAkitaro Daichi, Yosuke Kuroda
GenreSamurai, Comedy, Adventure, Historical, Martial Arts, Samurai
TypeSeries
StudioBandai Entertainment
Premiered2000
Episode Count13 Episodes
Duration24 mins. per ep.

Here’s a Ronin or a Masterless Samurai! Her love of drinking lots of Sake and her incredible swordsmanship that could cut through anyone is what makes her so well-known. Tsukikage Ren is the type Samurai who follows the wind wherever it takes her. This is why she roams Japan with her companion Lady Meowof The Iron Cat Fist.

14. Ouka Sayama (Manyuu Hikenchou)

TitleManyuu Hikenchou
AuthorHideki Yamada
GenreAction, Comedy and Romance. Ecchi
TypeSeries
StudioHoods Entertainment
Premiered2011
Episode Count12 Episodes
Duration24 mins. per ep.

An strongswordswoman and bodyguard, as well as an Manyuu’s assassin that would kill her targets without mercy. Her sword fighting skills are superior to Chifusa, making her an important character in the series. Ouka is not only skilled in using her sword but can also track her enemies with ease.

With just her hawk, she was able to track down her targetChifusa in just a few times.

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13. Sakura Shinguji (Sakura Taisen)

TitleSakura Taisen
AuthorOji Hiroi, Kosuke Fujishima
GenreAction, Adventure Sci-Fi, Mecha
TypeSeries
StudioMadhouse
Premiered2000
Episode Count25 Episodes
Duration24 mins. per ep.

As well as being the daughterof Kazuma Shiguji, Sakura is also a masterof Hokushin Itto Ryu Kenjutsu. Sakura is trained as the successor to her clan. She is also a member the Imperial Combat Revue’s Flower Division, making it a formidablecharacter.

She was also called in by General Yonedain Tokyo following the Hanagumiarrangement. She had to endure and experience many enemies as she moved on to a more rural and urban lifestyle.

12. Imai Nobume (Gintama)

TitleGintama
AuthorHideaki Sorachi
GenreAction, Comedy, Sci-Fi
TypeSeries
StudioSunrise
Premiered2006-2018
Episode Count367 Episodes
Duration24 mins. per ep.

A two-sword fighting style for women! Her incredible swordsmanship will make anyone look foolish! Imai Nobume was the Vice Captain of Mimawarigumiassassins who are charged with conducting assassinationstowards enemies. She is now the Director of Police Department.

Imai is loyal to Sasaki. However, she sometimes doesn’t obey his orders because it tricks her conscience. This girl still respects Sasaki regardless of what, and is always there for him.

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11. Nobuna Oda (Oda Nobuna no Yabou)

TitleOda Nobuna no Yabou
AuthorMikage Kasuga
GenreRomance, Comedy, Historical
TypeSeries
StudioMadhouse, Studio Gokumi
Premiered2012
Episode Count12 Episodes
Duration24 mins. per ep.

She is the headof Oda clan and is also rulerof Owari Province. Her goal is to unify all Japan and make it equal with European nations. Although she is often called a “fool” by her enemies, they don’t realize that she is quite smart and strong. This is why every foe she faces loses.

10. Jiyu Nanohana (Jubei-Chan Lovely Gantai no Himitsu)

TitleJubie-Chan Beautiful Gantai No Himitsu
AuthorMucchiri Muunii
GenreAction, Adventures, Comedy, Drama
TypeSeries
StudioBandai Entertainment, Media Blasters
Premiered1999
Episode Count13 Episodes
Duration25 mins. per ep.

She is a bright and kindheartedgirl, who is loved by all of her foes. After she had Yagyu Jubei’sprowess, however, she became a bit more calm and calculative at the same time.

She is the reincarnation of a powerful and well-known Swordsman. She has a eyepatchwith the Yagyu Jubei powers. She is a master swordsman and could defeat her enemies quickly with her swordsmanship.

9. Chizuru Yukimura (Hakuouki Shinsengumi Kitan)

TitleHakuouki Shinsengumi Kitan
AuthorOsamu Yamasaki, Tsunekiyo Fujisawa
GenreAction, Drama and Supernatural, Historical, Samurai
TypeSeries
StudioStudio Deen
Premiered2010
Episode Count12 Episodes
Duration23 mins. per ep.

Here is an Oniwoman. She is the only girl in the Shinsengumi who is similar to the Jack Of All Trades. She’s an attendant and cook, a medic, messenger, and a fighter. This girl is a Waifu at the top, but she’s already been taken. Chizuru, the Shinsengumi Vice Commander’s lover is Chizuru.

She is a kind soul and is always concerned about the well-being of others. She doesn’t like violence and rarely gets upset. But if she was protecting the people she loves, she would fight for them.

8. Etou Kanami (Toji no Miko)

TitleToji no Miko
AuthorSakae Saitou
GenreAction, Fantasy
TypeSeries
StudioStudio Gokumi
Premiered2018
Episode Count24 episodes
Duration23 mins. per ep.

A outgoing and happyyoung lady who is loved by many of her friends. She is passionate with Kenjutso, to the point where her eyes light up whenever she hears about it! This girl is obsessed with sword fighting. She loves the matches and tacticsthat her enemy would use during battles.

She engages in tons of sword matches in whatever opportunities she gets, and takes her enemies seriously.

7. Chiba Erika (The Irregular at Magic High School).

TitleMagic High School’s Irregulars
AuthorTsutomu Sato
GenreAction, Romance and Sci-Fi are all part of the Supernatural
TypeSeries
StudioMadhouse
Premiered2014
Episode Count26 Episodes
Duration23 mins. per ep.

The Phantom Sword of Chiba Family is her name. She is one of the topfamilies in the Hundred Families. She is a Course-2 student in her third year at First High School. She is also a friend to the Shiba Siblings. Although she’s not an expert in Systematic magic, Chiba can use Combat magic and Speed type magic.

Chiba uses her magic to improve her sword fighting skills against her enemies. She also has the ” swordsman’s eye“, which basically means she can easily assess her enemies’ skills and could predict what movements they’ll make in battle.

6. Tendou Kisara (Black Bullet)

TitleBlack Bullet
AuthorShiden Kanzaki
GenreAction, Mystery, Sci-Fi
TypeSeries
StudioKinema Citrus, Orange
Premiered2014
Episode Count13 Episodes
Duration24 mins. per ep.

Black Bullet’s female lead. She is also a promoter and the bossof Rentaro Saatomi. She owns the entire Tendo Civil Security Corporation.

It’s no surprise that she is considered the boss. She isn’t someone to be played with because she has mastered the arts of Tendo Swords . This means she can easily slash her enemies. Although we don’t see her fighting all the time, once she does, she will surely destroy her enemies!

5. Satsuki Kiryuin (“Kill la Kill”)

TitleKill la Kill
AuthorKazuki Nakashima
GenreAction, Comedy, Ecchi
TypeSeries
StudioTrigger
Premiered2013-2014
Episode Count24 episodes
Duration24 mins. per ep.

Here is another main character in the series, the Student council Presidentof Honnoji Academy. Technically, she oversees the entire academy. She is highly respected by all members of the community and is a natural leader. Satsuki is strong and her swordsmanship is top-tier. She uses the Secret Sword Bazuzan Katana to cut through her Life Fibers enemies.

In the first half, Satsuki was an antagonistin her first series. After revealing her plans for Ragyo Kiryuin’s overthrow, Satsuki switches sides and joins Ryuko.

4. Kyuubei Yagyuu (Gintama)

TitleGintama
AuthorHideaki Sorachi
GenreAction, Comedy, Sci-Fi
TypeSeries
StudioSunrise
Premiered2006-2018
Episode Count367 Episodes
Duration24 mins. per ep.

Kyuu-chan is on the list! If we’re talking about a female Samurai, then we should not leave out this character Gintama ! Kyubei, the successorof Yagyuu’s Yagyuu families, was raisedto become a man. As time passes, she doesn’t see herself as either a man nor a woman. She livesas Kyubei Yagyu.

Kyubei is considered to be a geniusin the family. In fact, her swordsmanship skills helped her surpass Toushiro.

3. Jubei Yagyu (Hyakka Ryouran: Samurai Girls)

TitleHyakka Ryouran: Samurai Girls
AuthorAkira Suzuki, Nith
GenreAction, Comedy, Ecchi
TypeSeries
StudioTrigger
Premiered2013-2014
Episode Count24 episodes
Duration24 mins. per ep.

Munearika is the first Master Samurai and the main character in the series. Jubei is sad in a certain way, but once she recognizes someone as a fighter, she would show them regard. She also has two modes , which are the normal or samurai.

The difference between these forms is that her eyes colorchanges to gold with a Dragon-like pupil. Her samurai power level will rise by Five million making her speedy and accurate!

2. Kunieda Aoi (Beelzebub)

TitleBeelzebub
AuthorRyuhei Tamura
GenreAction, Comedy, and Supernatural
TypeSeries
StudioPierrot plus
Premiered2012
Episode Count60 episodes
Duration24 mins. per ep.

She was the leaderof an exclusively female gang called ” red Tails“. She is now considered one of the most strongstudents at Ishiyama High along with Tatsumi Oga. Do not be fooled by the prettygirl’s appearance. She will come after you if she and her group ever get in your way. Kunieda is a remarkable samurai who hails from a family full of great swordmasters.

She has been successful with it since her childhood. Her sword skills are no joke. Even demons can’t overcome her sharpswordsmanship!

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1. Kanzaki Kaori (Toaru Majutsu no Index)

TitleToaru Majutsu no Index
AuthorKazuma Kamachi
GenreAction, Sci-Fi
TypeSeries
StudioJ.C. Staff
Premiered2008-2009
Episode Count24 episodes
Duration23 mins. per ep.

Toaru Majutsu no Index’s character, she is a strongeighteen-year-old girl who is calmall of the time. An organization called Amakusa Remix of Church was her connection. She ended her connection with them and joined Necessarius, where she was able befriend Index, and Stiyl Magus, a fellow member.

Kanzaki is also considered one of the Saints. They are powerful magicians who can draw power form the Son of God.

Conclusion

This is the endour list for Female Samurai Anime characters. Leave a comment below! Who do you think is the strongest? I hope you guys enjoy readingthis blog. If you’d like to see more, you can visit our site for even more!

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