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I'm planning to play a Flashy "anime/video game" esque Samurai in an upcoming campaign for my group. Though instead of something like Fighter, Monk or Swashbuckler like others are suggesting. I built mine as a Laughing Shadows Magus. I honestly see a lot their kit works well for a flashy swordsman.

For instance Spellstrike can be considered an over the top finishing move putting all your energy into one attack. The Laughing Shadow Focus Spell Dimensional Assault fits well for the Blindingly fast Iaijitsu cuts. Arcane Cascade let's you infuse your blade with an element so even your regular strikes are flashy. Not to mention having access to the arcane spell list for a lot of extra stuff you can do with your turn.

This build obviously fits a specific definition of samurai tropes like DMC Virgil, or animes like Demon Slayer and Bleach. I.e the fictional ones with a lot of creative liberties for rule of cool rather than one meant for historical accuracy.

There's lots of ways to play specific types of characters with the classes we currently have.