But some peasants decide to rebel and send young Kirara to the city to look for fighters to put an end to the constant threat hanging over them. This is the beginning of the journey that will lead Kirara to take on seven samurai ready to fight in the name of justice! SAMURAI 7 is a new series from GONZO (Last Exile, BURST ANGEL) inspired by the masterpiece of that great director Akira Kurosawa. The story goes further into the original idea, adding new and original adventures and a futuristic setting.