Last Samurai Standing (season 1)

Last Samurai Standing is a tense and dramatic series set in 1878 Japan during the Meiji era, a time when the samurai class has lost its power and status. The story follows 292 former samurai who gather at Tenryu-ji Temple in Kyoto, drawn by the promise of a massive cash prize. Each warrior is given a wooden tag and must collect the tags of others to survive, embarking on a deadly journey from Kyoto to Tokyo. The contest is known as Kodoku, a brutal survival game where only one competitor can claim victory. Among the fighters is Shujiro Saga, a samurai with a personal mission to save his sick wife and child. As the competition unfolds, alliances form and betrayals emerge, revealing hidden motives and deep rivalries. The series explores themes of honor, survival, and the struggle to adapt in a changing world. Political intrigue and shifting loyalties add layers of tension, culminating in a finale that sets the stage for further conflict and mystery