Here Are All the TV Shows Coming to Hulu This Week, Including ‘YAIBA: Samurai Legend’

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This week on Hulu, you’ll find a diverse range of shows, from beloved anime series and gripping true crime documentaries to a fresh wave of anime and a cheerful baking competition. We’ve included details about each title – like the creators, cast, and plot – to help you choose your next binge-watch.

‘Dragon Ball’ (1986–1989)

‘Dragon Ball,’ created from Akira Toriyama’s manga, is an action-comedy adventure about a young martial artist named Goku and his friends. They travel the world searching for magical Dragon Balls. The first anime series, produced by Toei Animation, aired 153 episodes on Fuji TV, with Minoru Okazaki and Daisuke Nishio directing and Shunsuke Kikuchi composing the music. Masako Nozawa voiced Son Goku and Hiromi Tsuru played Bulma in the original Japanese version. The franchise grew to include popular sequels and continuations like ‘Dragon Ball Z,’ ‘Dragon Ball GT,’ and ‘Dragon Ball Super.’

‘I Survived a Crime’ (2021– )

This documentary series, hosted by ABC News reporter Gio Benitez, reconstructs true crime events using firsthand stories and actual footage from surveillance cameras or cellphones. Each episode carefully details what happened before, during, and after a crime, focusing on the critical choices people made and the consequences that followed. The show, which airs on A&E, tells multiple stories in each half-hour episode, keeping the format fast-paced and informative. A key focus is on the experiences of victims, offering viewers insights and tips for staying safe.

‘YAIBA: Samurai Legend’ (2025– )

Based on the manga ‘Yaiba’ by Gosho Aoyama, the anime ‘YAIBA: Samurai Legend’ tells the story of Yaiba Kurogane, a boy raised in the jungle who learns the way of the samurai, inspired by the legendary Miyamoto Musashi. A new version of the anime is coming in 2025, produced by Wit Studio, and is planned to have 24 episodes. Critics have highlighted the show’s focus on character development and fun, setting it apart from other action anime. It’s an action-packed, humorous adventure that follows Yaiba as he grows up and masters his skills.

‘Christmas Cookie Challenge’ (2017– )

This fun baking competition challenges talented bakers with creative cookie assignments. Judges evaluate their designs, taste, and baking skills over two rounds. Chef Eddie Jackson usually hosts, and popular judges like Ree Drummond, Gesine Bullock-Prado, and Daniel Langan have appeared on the show. Each episode features beautiful decorating ideas and seasonal flavors, and the winner receives a $10,000 prize. Airing on the Food Network, the show has become a beloved tradition with many seasons of festive baking challenges.

Tell us what you’re watching first this week on Hulu—and why—in the comments!

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2025-11-18 03:14