Samurai Rabbit: The Usagi Chronicles takes a family-friendly swing at classic samurai adventure, following a teenage rabbit hero who has a legendary warrior's name to live up to.

What is Samurai Rabbit: The Usagi Chronicles about?

Yuichi is a young rabbit descended from Miyamoto Usagi, a warrior whose reputation looms over the series from the first episode. Being related to a legend doesn't make Yuichi one himself, so the show sends him out to actually earn the title, mixing sword-and-honor samurai tropes with broad comedy, fantasy creatures, and a cast of allies who each bring their own skill set to the quest. The 2022 animated series leans into short, episodic adventures — each run just 25 minutes — built for younger viewers who want action and humor without heavy plotting, while still carrying enough of a hero's-journey backbone to give the season a real arc.

About the cast

The English-language voice cast includes Darren Barnet, Aleks Le, Mallory Low, Keone Young, Shelby Rabara, Eric Bauza, Mela Lee, and SungWon Cho, several of whom are well known from other animated series for their comic timing and range.

Context & significance

Directed by Doug Langdale, the series is a French-American co-production that folds fantasy, action, comedy, and sci-fi elements into its samurai framework rather than playing the setting strictly straight. That genre-blending is part of the appeal for family viewing — it moves fast, doesn't take itself too seriously, and gives younger viewers an easy entry point into samurai-adventure storytelling.

Watching Samurai Rabbit: The Usagi Chronicles on Ktime

Samurai Rabbit: The Usagi Chronicles is available on K-Time with Persian dubbing and Persian subtitles, making it easy for Farsi-speaking kids and families to watch together. All that's required is a free K-Time account and login, with the Farsi interface available across every episode.