Who Really Won: Yaiba vs. Onimaru’s Epic First Fight Revealed!

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Summary

  • Yaiba seemed to defeat Onimaru in their first fight, but was it a legitimate victory?
  • Onimaru may not have lost fair and square due to prior injuries and Yaiba’s tactics.
  • Their first bout seems more like a draw, both needing medical treatment, and a rematch may change the results.

In Episode 2 of “YAIBA: Samurai Legend“, viewers witnessed the initial clash between Onimaru and Yaiba, a captivating battle that was visually striking due to its impressive art direction and animation quality. The battle took place across a bustling city, starting in a busy marketplace before escalating onto a moving vehicle. Despite Onimaru appearing to be overpowered by the youthful and diminutive Yaiba, it’s unclear who ultimately emerged victorious from this intense skirmish.

In the anime “YAIBA: Samurai Legend,” even though Yaiba proclaimed himself victorious, Onimaru remained unbeaten, physically and thematically. The appeal of this series lies in its meticulous recording of win-loss ratios between rivals. Thus, it’s intriguing to determine who truly emerged victorious during their first real fight in the new adaptation. Let us examine some compelling arguments from both perspectives.

Yaiba Declares Himself the Victor

Did the Tiny Swordsmen Win the First Fight?

In the climactic showdown of their fierce conflict, Yaiba demonstrated his savage nature by launching assaults on Onimaru using whatever resources he had at hand. As their swords met in combat, Yaiba lunged forward to bite into Onimaru’s already wounded forehead, an injury that preceded the battle. The surprise attack provided Yaiba with an opportunity to seize a weakness and, ultimately, outmaneuver Onimaru’s speed and skill.

“I did it! I win!” -Yaiba right before being knocked out by a road sign.

In the heat of battle, Yaiba delivered a powerful sword blow to Onimaru’s head, causing the taller warrior to lose his weapon and kneel down. At that very instant, Yaiba announced victory over Onimaru. However, in an unexpected turn of events, Yaiba collided with a road sign, ending his participation in the fight. Despite neither combatant being defeated or surrendering, it was Yaiba’s attack that effectively concluded the battle. Remarkably, even Onimaru acknowledged this as a loss for him.

“For my steady sword to lose to such uncultured trash…I have to get stronger.” -Onimaru

Onimaru is Too Hard on His Performance

Did Onimaru Actually Lose?

There are various explanations as to why Onimaru’s defeat by Yaiba might not be valid. Firstly, it should be noted that Yaiba had previously hurt Onimaru with a sequence of traps. This suggests that Onimaru was not at his peak performance during the fight. It appears that this prior injury gave Yaiba an advantage over Onimaru, and in the absence of this injury, the outcome might have been different.

However, winning by taking a bite isn’t righteous… If you didn’t defeat him honestly, then you didn’t truly win, my boy. (Fuji Mine correcting Yaiba)

One potential issue with Yaiba claiming victory is his use of unscrupulous methods in the fight. Later, he’s criticized for this approach, and he promises to play fair next time. At least, this suggests that Yaiba may not believe Onimaru was genuinely defeated by him.

Furthermore, it appears that Yaiba endured greater harm compared to Onimaru. By the finale, the diminutive swordsman was unable to continue, whereas Onimar merely knelt down. Interestingly, Onimar appeared to kneel more out of shock from being struck by Yaiba than from the actual damage he received in the encounter with Yaiba’s attack. He absorbed the full impact of Yaiba’s blow straight to his face without displaying any signs of being pushed back or expressing pain.

In a different phrasing, despite Onimaru acknowledging defeat in their encounter, it might have been his strong inclination towards perfectionism that led him to this admission. Given his past claims of victories in every match he’s ever fought, falling short against Yaiba could be seen as a loss in his eyes.

Considering the challenging conditions during their initial battle, it appears more equitable to label the outcome as a tie. Both combatants required medical attention following the fight, suggesting that the circumstances might alter in a potential rematch. At the conclusion of episode 2, Onimaru is possessed by an ancient sword and transforms into a demon. If Yaiba can prevail against this empowered Onimaru in their next YAIBA: Samurai Legend encounter, it will offer valuable insights into who truly held the advantage during their original duel.

Yaiba: Samurai Legend can be streamed on Hulu.

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2025-04-18 19:45