Song of the Samurai vs The Witness
The Witness has the higher audience score (10/10 against 9/10 for Song of the Samurai). Both are drama shows, so they suit a similar mood.
Song of the Samurai
The Witness| Song of the Samurai | The Witness | |
|---|---|---|
| Audience score | ★ 9.0/10 | ★ 10.0/10 |
| Year | 2026 | 2026 |
| Seasons | 1 | 1 |
| Genres | Drama | Crime, Drama |
| Country | – | – |
| Creator / director | Kazutaka Watanabe | – |
| Main cast | Aoi Nakamura, Kanata Hosoda, Yukito Yamada, Gô Ayano, Kento Nakajima | Neil Maskell, James Bradshaw, Kerry Godliman, Mark Stanley, Claire Rushbrook |
Synopsis
Song of the Samurai
Follows the Shinsengumi samurai corps during the late-Edo period in Kyoto, centered on former street fighter Hijikata Toshizo and his brotherhood with Kondo Isami and Okita Soji as loyalty, betrayal, and war test them. Based on real people & events.
The Witness
With their 2-year-old as the sole witness to her murder, Rachel Nickell's partner fights to protect him amid a flawed investigation.
Where to watch
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