It was intended only for samurai of high rank who rode on horseback. The armour had a large plate on its left side that ...

Samurai may have mostly faded from Japan at the turn of the 20th century, but the mark they left on Japanese society is indelible. The image of honour-bound swordsmen has inspired countless novels, ...

Akira Kurosawa’s epic has always been known for its action-film artistry, but there is emotional heft and nuance as well. By J. Hoberman Few movies have been more influential than “Seven Samurai,” an ...

Deadpool: Samurai has finally returned, following a years-long hiatus that saw Marvel’s Merc With a Mouth taking on an ...

A poster designed by Peter Strausfeld for Akira Kurosawa's 1954 drama "Seven Samurai" starring Toshiro Mifune. The Samurai existed from the 12th century until the Meiji era in the late 1800s, which ...

Video games have captured the essence of the Samurai with precision, from historical epics to story-driven titles. Cult classics like Bushido Blade offer unique gameplay mechanics, like one-hit kills ...

Collier Jennings is an entertainment journalist with a substantial amount of experience under his belt. Collier, or "CJ" to his friends and family, is a dedicated fan of genre films - particularly ...

The way of the Samurai has been documented throughout history (with various amounts of accuracy). But many times, you will see a Samurai with a sword fighting off all sorts of evil or rivals. And that ...