The official website for the new anime of Gōshō Aoyama’s Yaiba manga confirmed on Wednesday that the new anime is a television adaptation titled, Shin Samurai-den YAIBA, and revealed a teaser visual, teaser promotional video, main staff and main cast.
The series inspired a 52-episode anime adaptation that ran from April 1993-April 1994.
Takahiro Hasui (episode director for Aikatsu Friends!, Mob Psycho 100 II) is directing the anime at Wit Studio.
The character is frequently referenced in Aoyama’s Detective Conan series, and even appeared in the Conan vs. Kid vs. Yaiba – The Grand Battle for the Treasure Sword!!