Several of Kensei's trials are mythologized in Sword Saint. The story of how these trials actually unfolded can be seen in various media. The Battle of 12 Swords is depicted in the Heroes season 2 episode Lizards. Kensei's trip to the Hidden Fortress to obtain the Fire Scroll is shown in season 2, episode 3's Kindred. His victory over the Black Bear is shown in the graphic novel The Trial of the Black Bear.