Samurai Shodown is the main title of the long-running fighting game and anime media franchise centered on sword duels, samurai warriors, and supernatural battles. The specific subtitle "Tenkaichi Kenkakuden" refers to one entry in the broader series, but the core/master series name is Samurai Shodown. It is best known internationally under this romanized title, which is the most widely used name for matching related works and variants across the franchise.