Stanfield was already on board as executive producer when Netflix began assembling Thomas’ dream team. “They asked me what I thought about Flying Lotus doing both the music and being involved in the ...

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The new Tom Cruise movie "The Last Samurai" has renewed interest in the warriors of feudal Japan as mythologized in such films as "The Seven Samurai." But students of Tenshin Shoden Katori Shinto Ryu, ...

In the 1570s, a 6-foot-tall Black man referred to as Yasuke arrived in Japan, quickly drawing the attention of legendary leader Oda Nobunaga. The two became friends, and as the story goes—actual ...

Saigo Takamori helped shape modern Japan — and then died fighting it. Born a low-ranking samurai, he rose to become a national hero during the Meiji Restoration, helping to end 200 years of isolation.

At first, it's not clear who's fighting whom. All you know is that it's Kyoto, 1582 and dudes are getting absolutely sliced up. Then come in the big mechas, and they have huge guns and swords for arms ...

Stream 'Adventures of a Real Samurai in the World of Disasters' and watch online. Discover streaming options, rental services, and purchase links for this movie on Moviefone. Watch at home and immerse ...

With “Ghosts of Yotei” and “Assassin’s Creed: Shadows” set for wide release in 2025, it looks as though feudal Japan is going to be on a lot of gamers’ minds this year. And with good reason: From “Way ...