The famous Japanese legend is given a supernatural twist in Carl Rinsch’s story. Despite the film being one of the biggest flops of 2013, the film is actually worth seeing. In the times of feudal Japan, a young teen is found in the forests of Ako. Thought to be a demon, he is revealed to […]Read Post ›
The hit manga by Hideaki Sorachi has a live action adaptation and it caters to both fans of the source material as well as newcomers to the title, thanks in part to some over the top antics that work quite well. Twenty years ago, Edo was invaded by aliens and the government, calling them Amanto, […]Read Post ›
The 100th film from the prolific Takashi Miike is a well-made adaptation of a Japanese manga and anime that definitely churns out some excellent performances. Manji is a samurai warrior who protects his sister Machi after a job has gone awry. When he is confronted by a band of bounty hunters, Machi is killed in […]Read Post ›
Director Masaki Kobayashi helms this classic samurai eiga that, like his Japanese counterpart Akira Kurosawa, features exciting camera techniques that would influence later martial arts films. In addition, an exciting storyline and twist leads to a classic samurai film. It is May 13th, 1630. At the manor of Lord Iyi, a bewildered-looking samurai appears at […]Read Post ›
The true story of an African-born samurai warrior in the 16th century is coming to life in a new movie. Gregory Widen, the creator of the sci-fi warrior legacy known as Highlander, will be writing a script for Lionsgate and Michael DeLuca, who will be producing the film with Stephen L’Heureux. The samurai in question […]Read Post ›
1978, Cosa Nueva Director: Cirio H. Santiago Producer: Robert E. Waters Writers: Cirio H. Santiago (story) Robert E. Waters (story) Howard R. Cohen (screenplay) Cinematography: Ricardo Remias Editing: Gervacio Santos Robert E. Waters Cast: James Iglehart (Doug Russell) Carmen Argenziano (Morelli) Leon Isaac Kennedy (McGee) Vic Diaz (Crime Boss) Joe Mari Avellana (Japanese Soldier) Joonee […]Read Post ›
For former boybander Takuya Kimura, it is all about unleashing some hellacious fury in the new trailer for Blade of the Immortal. Based on Hiroaki Samura‘s manga and anime, Kimura plays Manji, a cursed samurai warrior who due to his criminal activities, becomes immortal. To give himself penance, he makes a vow to kill 1000 […]Read Post ›
The saga based on Nobuhiro Watsuki’s manga and the anime comes to an end in this exciting final installment that features both character-driven performances and perhaps the best action of the entire trilogy. Picking up where Kyoto Inferno ends, Kenshin Himura has awaken in the home of Seijuro Hiko, the samurai who taught him […]Read Post ›
2014, Warner Brothers Japan The legend of Kenshin Himura, the red-haired ex-samurai continues with the beginning of a two-part saga that takes one of the manga and anime’s most famous storylines. Having brought peace to the local village, Kenshin Himura is now living a simple life. Once known as the assassin known as “Battosai”, […]Read Post ›
The Japanese samurai manga and anime comes to live in this amazingly-shot action-drama about a man’s search for redemption in a new era. In 1868, the Edo period of Japan is coming to a close. During the last battle of the Boshin War, the Shinseigumi, led by Hajime Saito, find a top notch assassin […]Read Post ›
