NEW YORK - Few movies have been more influential than "Seven Samurai," an existential action film directed by Akira Kurosawa that, at longer than three hours, seemingly muscled its way into existence.

Afro Samurai and Mugen are two sides of the same coin, two warriors searching for vengeance with their swords at the ready. Though to be honest, their personalities could not be more different as Afro ...

Teachers are encouraged to read “Medieval Japan: An Introductory Essay,” by historian Ethan Segal, prior to conducting this lesson. The introductory essay may also be assigned to students with ...

Life as a samurai wasn’t all swashbuckling exploits, sword fights and the like. There was the paperwork. And home life, with a senile mother and two young daughters to look after. Job security? This ...

Bushido is the way of the warrior—the way of Samurai life. Forged in feudal Japan, Bushido demands bravery and honor unto death. It's interwoven with the fabric of martial arts. I've noticed that fans ...

What is it about the samurai that captivates Westerners? The armor and swords, the reverent attitude and the reputation for supreme competence in warfare are all pretty impressive, but they don’t get ...

He is Afro Samurai, so named for his sweeping, gorgeous 'fro swaying in Japanese breeze, like so much tousled cherry blossoms. This samurai aims to avenge the death of his father, beheaded in front of ...

The Way of the Samurai games are designed for multiple runs. Way of the Samurai 3 gave players all of the weapons and money they earned. Acquire’s next game goes a step forward. Way of the Samurai 4 ...

Akshay is a writer at Dualshockers with a passion for anime which took root with the first anime he saw, Dragon Ball. When he is not working, he can be found scrolling away for new recipes or ...