Samurai: Hunt for the Sword(1999)

Samurai: Hunt for the Sword is a period action series following Shinjuro, a young swordmaster thrust into leadership of his school before his time. When the rogue samurai Mikage clashes with the Tokugawa government, Shinjuro and his students must defend their town from the fallout. The conflict intensifies when the Tokugawa house demands a favor, forcing the inexperienced master into a deadly duel with Mikage himself. Caught between duty to his school and the demands of a powerful clan, Shinjuro must rely on his martial skill and resolve to survive a confrontation he never sought. The series blends traditional samurai honor with the personal cost of leadership in a time of political upheaval.