Kapanlagi.com - In the world of cinema, stories about samurai always captivate the audience. Moreover, samurai films usually have thrilling and exciting narrative power.
With its deep portrayal of honor codes and captivating battles, samurai films are definitely suitable for action film enthusiasts. Scenes filled with tension offer a unique entertainment sensation.
Now, if you are looking for recommendations for good and thrilling samurai films, please read the following information.
1. CRAZY SAMURAI MUSASHI (2020)
Samurai Film (Credit: Imdb)
Rating | 4.7/10 Imdb |
Durasi | 1 jam 31 menit |
Tayang | |
Pemain | Tak Sakaguchi, Kento Yamazaki, Arata Yamanaka, dll. |
CRAZY SAMURAI MUSASHI is a samurai film inspired by Miyamoto Musashi. As a legendary samurai, this film is not the first to tell his story. Previously, there was also a film titled Samurai I: MUSASHI MIYAMOTO (1955).
Now, this film CRAZY SAMURAI MUSASHI tells the story of his skill in using a sword to face and defeat 400 enemies in a row. In addition to Musashi, this film also introduces another legendary samurai, Kojiro Sasaki.
2. KILLING (2018)
Rating | 6.5/10 Imdb |
Durasi | 1 hour 20 minutes |
Tayang | |
Pemain | Sosuke Ikematsu, Yu Aoi, Ryusei Maeda, etc. |
Next, there is a samurai film titled KILLING. In general, this film tells the story of Mokunoshin Tsuzuki, a young samurai without a purpose. He dedicates his life to helping farmers in a remote village. He also often practices swordsmanship with Ichisuke, the teenage son of the family who raised him.
One day, a samurai named Sawamura arrives in the village. This experienced samurai intends to recruit other samurais to join a war expedition to Kyoto. Mokunoshin and Ichisuke eventually join, even though they have never fought before.
3. BLADE OF THE IMMORTAL (2017)
Film Samurai (Credit: Imdb)
Rating | 6.7/10 Imdb |
Durasi | 2 hours 20 minutes |
Tayang | Netflix |
Pemain | Takuya Kimura, Hana Sugisaki, Sota Fukushi, etc. |
If you are looking for a samurai film recommendation, BLADE OF THE IMMORTAL could be the answer. In general, this film tells the story of Manji, a samurai who is cursed with immortality. He must kill 100 evil people with his sword to lift the curse.
The curse began when he was severely injured in battle and healed by a mysterious person who is 800 years old. Fifty years later, Manji meets Rin, a girl who seeks revenge for her father's death. Eventually, Manji becomes a hired killer who assists Rin.
4. 47 RONIN (2013)
Rating | 6.2/10 Imdb |
Durasi | 2 hours 8 minutes |
Tayang | Prime Video, Netflix |
Pemain | Keanu Reeves, Hiroyuki Sanada, Ko Shibasaki, etc. |
Talking about samurai movies, 47 RONIN is a must-watch. As the title suggests, this film tells the story of 47 Ronin, a group of masterless samurai who lived under the protection of Daimyo Asano Naganori in the 18th century. It is told that there is a character named Kai, an orphan who is raised by a mysterious creature.
One day, Kai meets Lord Asano Takumi No Kami, a ruler in the Ako Province who later trains him to become a warrior. With Kai's exceptional skills, Oishi asks for his help to join the attack on the Shogun, the ruler of the palace, along with 46 other samurai (ronin).
5. RUROUNI KENSHIN (2012)
Samurai Film (Credit: Imdb)
Rating | 7.4/10 Imdb |
Durasi | 2 hours 14 minutes |
Tayang | Netflix |
Pemain | Takeru Satoh, Emi Takei, Yu Aoi, etc. |
Next recommended samurai film is titled RUROUNI KENSHIN. In general, this film tells the story of Kenshin (Takeru Satoh), a wandering swordsman who explores feudal Japan. He has a goal to seek redemption for the murders he committed during the war.
During his journey, Kenshin often stops to help those in need. In doing so, he manages to gather a small group of loyal followers. Together, they plan to end the reign of oppressors who exploit the weak.
6. THE HIDDEN BLADE (2004)
Rating | 7.7/10 Imdb |
Durasi | 2 hours 12 minutes |
Released | Tubi |
Cast | Masatoshi Nagase, Takako Matsu, Hidetaka Yoshioka, etc. |
THE HIDDEN BLADE is also one of the interesting samurai films to watch. This film tells the story of several samurais during the transition of power in Japan in the 1860s. At that time, a number of samurais learned Western weapon techniques that were disliked by older clan members.
7. THE LAST SAMURAI (2003)
Samurai Film (Credit: Imdb)
Rating | 7.8/10 Imdb |
Durasi | 2 hours 34 minutes |
Released | Netflix |
Cast | Tom Cruise, Ken Watanabe, Billy Connolly, etc. |
There is another recommended samurai film titled THE LAST SAMURAI. This film tells the story of a Captain from the 7th Cavalry Regiment of the United States. Through his personal and emotional conflicts, he becomes involved with samurai warriors after the Meiji Restoration in 19th century Japan.
This story is inspired by the Satsuma Rebellion of 1877 led by Saig Takamori in response to the ongoing Westernization process in Japan. However, in this film, the role of the United States is emphasized as the main power.
Well, KLovers, those are a series of good samurai films that you shouldn't miss.
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