India, Dec. 19 -- Netflix has officially renewed Last Samurai Standing for a second season. Kokushu the Manslayer, also known as Shujiro Saga, will survive to fight another day in the deadly game called Kodoku, where only the strongest warriors remain.

"I'm honored to say that the series has officially been greenlit for a second season," said writer-director Michihito Fujii. "There's no doubt that Season 2 will be even bigger and better than the first," according to Netflix's Tudum.

The series follows Shujiro Saga, played by Junichi Okada, a once-unbeaten samurai who enters Kodoku to save his family. By combining historical drama with high-octane action, the show has captured audiences around the world.

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