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The Gymnastics Samurai

The Gymnastics Samurai is a Japanese TV anime brand centered on a former Olympic gymnast who returns to competition, with an official site, story pages, and Blu-ray/DVD releases.

Last updated September 29, 2026

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Overview

The Gymnastics Samurai (Japanese: 体操ザムライ, Taiso Samurai) is a Japanese television anime brand. Its official website presents it as a TV anime and serves as the hub for story information, promotional videos, and home-video releases. The site's story page describes the narrative around a gymnast, Shoutarou, and a rival named Tetsuo, culminating in a decisive final competition. The brand's commercial presence includes a Blu-ray Disc Box and DVD Box, store-common bonus drama CD audio, and an online event for purchasers titled 'Shukuen Samurai.' The official site also references a support comment from Japanese men's gymnast Kohei Uchimura, tying the fictional brand to real-world gymnastics. The property is marketed primarily in Japan, with the official site in Japanese. The evidence does not identify the production studio, broadcaster, or exact release dates, so those details are omitted here.

History

The Gymnastics Samurai is a Japanese television anime brand whose official website (taiso-samurai.com) serves as its primary commercial and informational hub. The site presents the property as a TV anime and organizes content around story, staff, and home-video releases. Its story page describes the narrative arc of a gymnast named Shoutarou and a rival named Tetsuo, leading to a decisive final competition. The brand's commercial activity includes a Blu-ray Disc Box and DVD Box, store-common bonus drama CD audio, and an online event for purchasers called 'Shukuen Samurai.' The official site also highlights a support comment from Japanese men's gymnast Kohei Uchimura, connecting the fictional story to real-world gymnastics. The evidence available does not specify the production studio, broadcaster, or exact broadcast dates, so those details are not included here.

  • Online event 'Shukuen Samurai' announced for Blu-ray & DVD Box purchasers.

  • Apology and notice regarding delay of the drama CD store-common bonus (updated April 26).

  • Drama CD audio download for the Blu-ray Disc Box / DVD Box store-common bonus begins.

Products and positioning

A Japanese TV anime brand with a gymnastics theme, supported by official story content, home-video releases, and real-gymnast endorsement.

  • Blu-ray Disc Box

  • DVD Box

  • Drama CD store-common bonus audio

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