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''[[Opening Narration|Do not worry. Don't be afraid. For in Great Japan...guardian deities do exist.]]''
{{quote|''[[Opening Narration|Do not worry. Don't be afraid. For in Great Japan...guardian deities do exist.]]''}}


[[File:hyakka-ryouran_8004.jpg|frame|Sen, Jubei and Yukimura]]
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The story takes place in Japan in the early 21st century, in an alternate reality where the Tokugawa Shogunate has remained in power and any foreign influences that tried to force their way into the country were pushed back or destroyed. In this reality, skilled swordsman and [[Ordinary High School Student]] Muneakira Yagyu plans on attending school. However, on his first day there, he ends up becoming allied with the gender-swapped reincarnations of Yukimura Sanada and Goto Matabei as they rebel against the [[Absurdly Powerful Student Council|oppressive student council]] ruled by the domineering Sen Tokugawa and her servant, a [[Meido]]-fied Hattori Hanzo who leads a loyal band of girl ninjas.
The story takes place in Japan in the early 21st century, in an alternate reality where the Tokugawa Shogunate has remained in power and any foreign influences that tried to force their way into the country were pushed back or destroyed. In this reality, skilled swordsman and [[Ordinary High School Student]] Muneakira Yagyu plans on attending school. However, on his first day there, he ends up becoming allied with the gender-swapped reincarnations of Yukimura Sanada and Goto Matabei as they rebel against the [[Absurdly Powerful Student Council|oppressive student council]] ruled by the domineering Sen Tokugawa and her servant, a [[Meido]]-fied Hattori Hanzo who leads a loyal band of girl ninjas.


''Hyakka Ryouran Samurai Girls'' is a [[Light Novel]] series that was later adapted into an anime that premiered in the fall 2010 season. Now showing (in North America) on the [[Anime Network]]'s [http://www.theanimenetwork.com/Anime/Samurai-Girls/Watch online player].
'''''Hyakka Ryouran Samurai Girls''''' is a [[Light Novel]] series that was later adapted into an anime that premiered in the fall 2010 season. Now showing (in North America) on the [[Anime Network]]'s [http://www.theanimenetwork.com/Anime/Samurai-Girls/Watch online player].
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* [[A-Cup Angst]]: Yukimura
* [[A-Cup Angst]]: Yukimura
* [[Absurdly Powerful Student Council]]
* [[Absurdly Powerful Student Council]]
* [[Abuse Is Okay When It Is Female On Male]]: In episode 8
* [[Abuse Is Okay When It Is Female On Male]]: In episode 8
* [[Alan Smithee]]: The anime was directed by someone named "KOBUN".
* [[Alan Smithee]]: The anime was directed by someone named "KOBUN".
** Same with the English dub cast, which uses ridiculous pseudonyms that even rivals that of [[The Simpsons|Bart Simpson's prank calls]] (Ophelia Cox, Ben Wabal, Mina Jetoi, and Eileen Dover to name a few).
** Same with the English dub cast, which uses ridiculous pseudonyms that even rivals that of [[The Simpsons (animation)|Bart Simpson's prank calls]] (Ophelia Cox, Ben Wabal, Mina Jetoi, and Eileen Dover to name a few).
* [[Almost Kiss]]: Poor Yukimura, at least she got one at the end.
* [[Almost Kiss]]: Poor Yukimura, at least she got one at the end.
* [[Alternate History]]: The Tokugawa Shogunate, for some reason, is still in power.
* [[Alternate History]]: The Tokugawa Shogunate, for some reason, is still in power.
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** It's revealed towards the end that {{spoiler|Muneakira's ability as a general is still imperfect at the beginning of the series so his contracts are imperfect and carries major drawbacks, both in power output and the mentioned weakness. After Muneakira mastered the ability, he no longer suffers the weakness}}.
** It's revealed towards the end that {{spoiler|Muneakira's ability as a general is still imperfect at the beginning of the series so his contracts are imperfect and carries major drawbacks, both in power output and the mentioned weakness. After Muneakira mastered the ability, he no longer suffers the weakness}}.
* [[Blow You Away]]: Yukimura
* [[Blow You Away]]: Yukimura
* [[Butt Monkey]]: [[Ninja Maid|Hanzo]], all the time. Muneakira, due to lots of [[Accidental Pervert|accidental perversion]] and the fact that his [[Unwanted Harem]] is composed of [[Action Girl|Action Girls]] who get really scary when mad. Though in his case, it may just be [[Blessed with Suck|a matter]] [[Cursed with Awesome|of perspective]].
* [[Butt Monkey]]: [[Ninja Maid|Hanzo]], all the time. Muneakira, due to lots of [[Accidental Pervert|accidental perversion]] and the fact that his [[Unwanted Harem]] is composed of [[Action Girl]]s who get really scary when mad. Though in his case, it may just be [[Blessed with Suck|a matter]] [[Cursed with Awesome|of perspective]].
** Naoe is the biggest one.
** Naoe is the biggest one.
* [[Calling Your Attacks]]
* [[Calling Your Attacks]]
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* [[Combat Tentacles]]: Episode 12.
* [[Combat Tentacles]]: Episode 12.
* [[Cool Sword]]: Hanzo, Gisen and Charles's swords.
* [[Cool Sword]]: Hanzo, Gisen and Charles's swords.
* [[Covert Pervert]]: ...hell, practically ''everyone'' in the main cast. This is mostly evident through the [[Motion Comic|voiced mangas]].
* [[Covert Pervert]]: ...hell, practically ''everyone'' in the main cast. This is mostly evident through the [[Motion Comic|voiced mangas]].
* [[Cry Cute]]: Yukimura in Episode 5, while pleading to Naoe to stop roughing up on Muneakira.
* [[Cry Cute]]: Yukimura in Episode 5, while pleading to Naoe to stop roughing up on Muneakira.
** It's an inherent trait of Kugimiya's loli characters.
** It's an inherent trait of Kugimiya's loli characters.
* [[Cute and Psycho]]: Jubei appears to be like this.
* [[Cute and Psycho]]: Jubei appears to be like this.
* [[Dangerously-Short Skirt]]: Almost all of the girls.
* [[Dangerously-Short Skirt]]: Almost all of the girls.
* [[Dark Is Not Evil]]: "Evil" Jubei is not really all that evil, contrary to popular belief. Then again, it was pretty obvious from the start.
* [[Dark Is Not Evil]]: "Evil" Jubei is not really all that evil, contrary to popular belief. Then again, it was pretty obvious from the start.
** Also the color of Muneakira's aura, or a 'proper' General/Master Samurai aura in the anime.
** Also the color of Muneakira's aura, or a 'proper' General/Master Samurai aura in the anime.
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* [[Does Not Know His Own Strength|Does Not Know Her Own Strength]]: Yukimura after becoming a Master Samurai for the first time.
* [[Does Not Know His Own Strength|Does Not Know Her Own Strength]]: Yukimura after becoming a Master Samurai for the first time.
* [[Drop the Hammer]]: Naoe
* [[Drop the Hammer]]: Naoe
* [[Dual-Wielding]]: Hanzo wield two blades that can [[Bifurcated Weapon|connect similiar]] to [[Dynasty Warriors|Cao Pi]].
* [[Dual-Wielding]]: Hanzo wield two blades that can [[Bifurcated Weapon|connect similiar]] to [[Dynasty Warriors|Cao Pi]].
** Jubei and Nia more conventionally dual-wielded swords.
** Jubei and Nia more conventionally dual-wielded swords.
** Yukimura has her fans.
** Yukimura has her fans.
* [[Engrish]]: Naoe seems fond of this. It's [[Lampshade|lampshaded]].
* [[Engrish]]: Naoe seems fond of this. It's [[lampshade]]d.
{{quote|Naoe: "Noo! I AM MY COTTAGE desu wa! "}}
{{quote|Naoe: "Noo! I AM MY COTTAGE desu wa! "}}
** From episode 3 onwards, Sen regularly calls Yukimura an ''"[[Forehead of Doom|Odeko]] Biichi"'' ([[Forehead of Doom|Forehead]]-Bitch.)
** From episode 3 onwards, Sen regularly calls Yukimura an ''"[[Forehead of Doom|Odeko]] Biichi"'' ([[Forehead of Doom|Forehead]]-Bitch.)
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* [[Gratuitous English]]: The many types of kisses.
* [[Gratuitous English]]: The many types of kisses.
* [[Gratuitous French]]: Yoshihiko in the opening of episode 9.
* [[Gratuitous French]]: Yoshihiko in the opening of episode 9.
** Justified in episode 11 ("The Samurai from France") when he flirts with the pretty new transfer student Nia ([http://www.theanimenetwork.com/images/fbfiles/images/Charles_aka_Nia.jpg Charles d'Artanian]).
** Justified in episode 11 ("The Samurai from France") when he flirts with the pretty new transfer student Nia ([http://www.theanimenetwork.com/images/fbfiles/images/Charles_aka_Nia.jpg Charles d'Artanian]{{Dead link}}).
* [[Guilty Pleasure]]: All the naked chicks with big knockers and swords you need while you wait for the next seasons of [[Queen's Blade]] and [[Ikki Tousen]].
* [[Guilty Pleasure]]: All the naked chicks with big knockers and swords you need while you wait for the next seasons of [[Queen's Blade]] and [[Ikki Tousen]].
* [[Happiness in Slavery]]: Hanzo, to Tokugawa.
* [[Happiness in Slavery]]: Hanzo, to Tokugawa.
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** The narrator? He is [[Bleach|Zaraki]] [[Fumihiko Tachiki|Kenpachi]]!
** The narrator? He is [[Bleach|Zaraki]] [[Fumihiko Tachiki|Kenpachi]]!
*** Also the [[Pigeonholed Voice Actor|narrator]] in ''[[Gintama]]'' and ''[[Arakawa Under the Bridge]]''.
*** Also the [[Pigeonholed Voice Actor|narrator]] in ''[[Gintama]]'' and ''[[Arakawa Under the Bridge]]''.
* [[Historical Domain Character]]: Almost every named character in this show is a [[Gender Flipped]] version of a legendary warrior from Japanese history (and one French Musketeer).
* [[Historical Domain Character]]: Almost every named character in this show is a [[Gender Flip]]ped version of a legendary warrior from Japanese history (and one French Musketeer).
* [[Hot Chick with a Sword]]: Hanzo ([[Dual-Wielding]] Ninjato), Jubei, Nia and Gissen.
* [[Hot Chick with a Sword]]: Hanzo ([[Dual-Wielding]] Ninjato), Jubei, Nia and Gissen.
* [[Impossibly Cool Clothes]]
* [[Impossibly Cool Clothes]]
* [[Improbably-Female Cast]]: So far only Muneakira and Sen's older brother Yoshihiko are the only males in the series.
* [[Fundamentally Female Cast]]: So far only Muneakira and Sen's older brother Yoshihiko are the only males in the series.
* [[Ineffectual Sympathetic Villain]]: Kanetsugu.
* [[Ineffectual Sympathetic Villain]]: Kanetsugu.
* [[It's All About Me]]: Sen
* [[It's All About Me]]: Sen
* [[I Want My Beloved to Be Happy]]: {{spoiler|[[Rich Bitch|Sen]] and [[Token Mini-Moe|Yukimura]], eventually. They acknowledge their feelings for Muneakira, but recognize that he doesn't return them.}}
* [[I Want My Beloved to Be Happy]]: {{spoiler|[[Rich Bitch|Sen]] and [[Token Loli|Yukimura]], eventually. They acknowledge their feelings for Muneakira, but recognize that he doesn't return them.}}
* [[Lack of Empathy]]: Sen
* [[Lack of Empathy]]: Sen
* [[Leaning on the Fourth Wall]]: In the fifth voiced manga, Muneakira notes that Master Jubei's name has been abbreviated to "M. Jubei" when he looks at the script. {{spoiler|He mistakes that since now that she's an "M" and she was an "S" before, he believes she and all the other master samurai take part in S&M..}}.
* [[Leaning on the Fourth Wall]]: In the fifth voiced manga, Muneakira notes that Master Jubei's name has been abbreviated to "M. Jubei" when he looks at the script. {{spoiler|He mistakes that since now that she's an "M" and she was an "S" before, he believes she and all the other master samurai take part in S&M..}}.
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* [[Meaningful Name]]: All of the girls in [[Unwanted Harem|Muneakira's harem]] are named after famous warriors from that period, while Nia is acutally named after... {{spoiler|a ''Musketeer''?}}
* [[Meaningful Name]]: All of the girls in [[Unwanted Harem|Muneakira's harem]] are named after famous warriors from that period, while Nia is acutally named after... {{spoiler|a ''Musketeer''?}}
* [[Naughty Tentacles]]: The jellyfish thing Naoe summons in episode six.
* [[Naughty Tentacles]]: The jellyfish thing Naoe summons in episode six.
** Naoe summons them again in one of the [[OVA|OVAs]], but in the form of a fishing lure {{spoiler|that accidentalyl strip the girls of their bikinis.}}
** Naoe summons them again in one of the [[OVA]]s, but in the form of a fishing lure {{spoiler|that accidentalyl strip the girls of their bikinis.}}
* [[The Nicknamer]]: Jubei names everybody. She calls Matabei "Beta", and Yukimura "Yukki", though she went through a few nicknames (all of them bad) before deciding on that one.
* [[The Nicknamer]]: Jubei names everybody. She calls Matabei "Beta", and Yukimura "Yukki", though she went through a few nicknames (all of them bad) before deciding on that one.
* [[Onee-Sama]]: Gisen calls Jubei this.
* [[Onee-Sama]]: Gisen calls Jubei this.
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* [[Running Gag]]: One of the more prominent ones has Yukimura's [[Forehead of Doom|forehead]] shining.
* [[Running Gag]]: One of the more prominent ones has Yukimura's [[Forehead of Doom|forehead]] shining.
* [[Samurai]]: Samurai with superpowers!!
* [[Samurai]]: Samurai with superpowers!!
* [[Say My Name]]: Juuubeeeei! Muneakira! Sen-hime-sama! Juuubeeei! Princess! Yoshihiko-sama! Yukimura! Juuuubeeei! Nia! <ref> [[Overly Long Gag|Juuubeeeeeeeeeei!!!!]]</ref>
* [[Say My Name]]: Juuubeeeei! Muneakira! Sen-hime-sama! Juuubeeei! Princess! Yoshihiko-sama! Yukimura! Juuuubeeei! Nia! <ref>[[Overly Long Gag|Juuubeeeeeeeeeei!!!!]]</ref>
* [[Schizo-Tech]]: Steam trains with digital cameras in the early 21st century appear here.
* [[Schizo-Tech]]: Steam trains with digital cameras in the early 21st century appear here.
* [[School Swimsuit]]: The primary design of Yukimura's outfit, and she explains its advantages with enthusiasm.
* [[School Swimsuit]]: The primary design of Yukimura's outfit, and she explains its advantages with enthusiasm.
* [[Shorter Means Smarter]]: [[Token Mini-Moe|Yukimura]] is the smartest of the [[Unwanted Harem|harem]].
* [[Shorter Means Smarter]]: [[Token Loli|Yukimura]] is the smartest of the [[Unwanted Harem|harem]].
* [[Shout-Out]]: When Jubei is trying to find her [[By the Power of Grayskull|transformation phrase]], she strikes a ''[[Kamen Rider]]'' pose.
* [[Shout-Out]]: When Jubei is trying to find her [[By the Power of Grayskull|transformation phrase]], she strikes a ''[[Kamen Rider]]'' pose.
** Naoe Kanetsugu usually makes references to Western culture when speaking in English.
** Naoe Kanetsugu usually makes references to Western culture when speaking in English.
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* [[The Thing That Goes Doink]]
* [[The Thing That Goes Doink]]
* [[Third Person Person]]: Jubei
* [[Third Person Person]]: Jubei
* [[Token Mini-Moe]]: Yukimura
* [[Token Loli]]: Yukimura
* [[Took a Level In Badass]]: Muneakira, during the last episode. [[Crowning Moment of Awesome|Along with everyone else]], but Muneakira's transformation from a flustered everydude to a determined commander is especially striking (though it had been happening throughout the series).
* [[Took a Level in Badass]]: Muneakira, during the last episode. [[Crowning Moment of Awesome|Along with everyone else]], but Muneakira's transformation from a flustered everydude to a determined commander is especially striking (though it had been happening throughout the series).
** He already took it in the previous episode when he ''frees himself'' from the chains that bind him whenever Badass!Jubei appears.
** He already took it in the previous episode when he ''frees himself'' from the chains that bind him whenever Badass!Jubei appears.
* [[Transformation Sequence]]
* [[Transformation Sequence]]
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** {{spoiler|Her brother Yoshihiko doesn't acknowledge Muneakira or anything. He's just helping him to protect Great Japan.}}
** {{spoiler|Her brother Yoshihiko doesn't acknowledge Muneakira or anything. He's just helping him to protect Great Japan.}}
* [[Unexplained Recovery]]: {{spoiler|Nia in the anime.}}
* [[Unexplained Recovery]]: {{spoiler|Nia in the anime.}}
* [[Turned Against Their Masters]]: {{spoiler|Nia defies Sen's older brother}} after being moved by Sen and Yukimura's speech about [[The Power of Love]] and loyalty to their general Muneakira.
* [[Turned Against Their Masters]]: {{spoiler|Nia defies Sen's older brother}} after being moved by Sen and Yukimura's speech about [[The Power of Love]] and loyalty to their general Muneakira.
* [[Unlucky Childhood Friend]]: Sen to Muneakira.
* [[Unlucky Childhood Friend]]: Sen to Muneakira.
* [[Unpopular Popular Character]]: Naoe can't get respect from anyone in-universe, but in a poll taken before the anime started, she was at the top, and once the show began, continues to be adored by the fanbase.
* [[Unpopular Popular Character]]: Naoe can't get respect from anyone in-universe, but in a poll taken before the anime started, she was at the top, and once the show began, continues to be adored by the fanbase.
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Sen, Jubei and Yukimura

The story takes place in Japan in the early 21st century, in an alternate reality where the Tokugawa Shogunate has remained in power and any foreign influences that tried to force their way into the country were pushed back or destroyed. In this reality, skilled swordsman and Ordinary High School Student Muneakira Yagyu plans on attending school. However, on his first day there, he ends up becoming allied with the gender-swapped reincarnations of Yukimura Sanada and Goto Matabei as they rebel against the oppressive student council ruled by the domineering Sen Tokugawa and her servant, a Meido-fied Hattori Hanzo who leads a loyal band of girl ninjas.

Hyakka Ryouran Samurai Girls is a Light Novel series that was later adapted into an anime that premiered in the fall 2010 season. Now showing (in North America) on the Anime Network's online player.


Tropes used in Hyakka Ryouran Samurai Girls include:
  • A-Cup Angst: Yukimura
  • Absurdly Powerful Student Council
  • Abuse Is Okay When It Is Female On Male: In episode 8
  • Alan Smithee: The anime was directed by someone named "KOBUN".
    • Same with the English dub cast, which uses ridiculous pseudonyms that even rivals that of Bart Simpson's prank calls (Ophelia Cox, Ben Wabal, Mina Jetoi, and Eileen Dover to name a few).
  • Almost Kiss: Poor Yukimura, at least she got one at the end.
  • Alternate History: The Tokugawa Shogunate, for some reason, is still in power.
  • Anachronism Stew
  • Anime Hair: Naoe
  • An Ice Person: Gisen
  • Ax Crazy: "Evil" Jubei, though she is more focused.
  • Bad Boss: Sen towards Hanzo.
    • And Yoshihiko towards Nia until the last few episodes. Must be In the Blood.
  • Badass: "Evil" Jubei is pretty much the incarnation of badass in a really short dress.
  • Badass Pacifist: Muneakira. How exactly? He finally gets himself free from the chains that bound him whenever the other Jubei comes out and stops the attacks coming from Jubei and Nia. Then he bows down to Yoshihiko so that they can stop fighting already.
  • Bare Your Midriff: Matabei, and Sen in her Master Samurai garb.
  • Battle Aura: A light inky aura is around anyone who has their Master Samurai powers activated. The 'proper' Master Samurai and their Generals have black auras, the 'artificial' Master Samurai have purple auras, while Gisen has a white aura.
  • Beach Episode: Episode six.
  • Berserk Button: Do not call Yukimura flat, Naoe learned this the hard way.
  • Big Bad: Yoshihiko, until Gisen revealed the true big bad, Shirou Amakusa.
  • Bittersweet Ending: Muneakira and company, including Yoshihiko and Nia, defeats Gisen/Shirou, but at the cost of Jubei (both personalities, even) blowing herself up with Gisen in space.
  • Blade on a Stick: Sen and Matabei, who both wield spears (Sen's is a naginata, but Matabei's is a more common variant).
  • Blessed with Suck: Let's take a look at this from another perspective. Muneakira kisses one of the girls, and she gets powered up. Unfortunately, Muneakira gets to be chained with an invisible force to the point he can't even fight. Now, if an enemy is Genre Savvy, then they'd gun for Muneakira already with no guard or whatsoever. This doesn't seem to apply to Sen and Yukimura - only "Evil" Jubei provokes the vulnerable mode so far.
    • It's revealed towards the end that Muneakira's ability as a general is still imperfect at the beginning of the series so his contracts are imperfect and carries major drawbacks, both in power output and the mentioned weakness. After Muneakira mastered the ability, he no longer suffers the weakness.
  • Blow You Away: Yukimura
  • Butt Monkey: Hanzo, all the time. Muneakira, due to lots of accidental perversion and the fact that his Unwanted Harem is composed of Action Girls who get really scary when mad. Though in his case, it may just be a matter of perspective.
    • Naoe is the biggest one.
  • Calling Your Attacks
  • Camera Abuse
  • Censor Splatter: Most of "special" scenes are covered in ink splatter, although the blu-ray release averts this.
  • The Chew Toy: Naoe
  • Clingy Jealous Girl: Sen and Yukimura
  • Combat Stilettos: Naoe wears them.
  • Combat Tentacles: Episode 12.
  • Cool Sword: Hanzo, Gisen and Charles's swords.
  • Covert Pervert: ...hell, practically everyone in the main cast. This is mostly evident through the voiced mangas.
  • Cry Cute: Yukimura in Episode 5, while pleading to Naoe to stop roughing up on Muneakira.
    • It's an inherent trait of Kugimiya's loli characters.
  • Cute and Psycho: Jubei appears to be like this.
  • Dangerously-Short Skirt: Almost all of the girls.
  • Dark Is Not Evil: "Evil" Jubei is not really all that evil, contrary to popular belief. Then again, it was pretty obvious from the start.
    • Also the color of Muneakira's aura, or a 'proper' General/Master Samurai aura in the anime.
  • Deliberately Monochrome: In the anime, the final battle between Jubei and Gisen is completely devoid of color.
  • Does Not Know Her Own Strength: Yukimura after becoming a Master Samurai for the first time.
  • Drop the Hammer: Naoe
  • Dual-Wielding: Hanzo wield two blades that can connect similiar to Cao Pi.
    • Jubei and Nia more conventionally dual-wielded swords.
    • Yukimura has her fans.
  • Engrish: Naoe seems fond of this. It's lampshaded.

Naoe: "Noo! I AM MY COTTAGE desu wa! "

    • This is also notable between Hanzo and Matabei, seeing as how they decide the best way to practice their kissing attempts on Muneakira is to do it on each other. Hilariously lampshaded in one of the motion comics.
  • Zettai Ryouiki: Sen sports a grade A in her Master Samurai garb.