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After a one-year hiatus, Shinpachi Shimura returns to Edo, only to stumble upon a shocking surprise: Gintoki and Kagura, his fellow Yorozuya members, have become completely different characters! Fleeing from the Yorozuya headquarters in confusion, Shinpachi finds that all the denizens of Edo have un...

When an Emishi village is attacked by a fierce demon boar, the young prince Ashitaka puts his life at stake to defend his tribe. With its dying breath, the beast curses the prince's arm, granting him demonic powers while gradually siphoning his life away. Instructed by the village elders to travel w...

With the promise of granting any wish, the omnipotent Holy Grail triggered three wars in the past, each too cruel and fierce to leave a victor. In spite of that, the wealthy Einzbern family is confident that the Fourth Holy Grail War will be different; namely, with a vessel of the Holy Grail now in...

Takehiko Inoue's Vagabond is a visually stunning and philosophically rich manga based on the life of legendary swordsman Miyamoto Musashi. The story follows Musashi's journey of self-discovery and mastery of swordsmanship, interwoven with themes of art, philosophy, and the pursuit of perfection. Ino...

Edo is a city that was home to the vigor and ambition of samurai across the country. However, following feudal Japan's surrender to powerful aliens known as the "Amanto," those aspirations now seem unachievable. With the once-influential shogunate rebuilt as a puppet government, a new law is passed...

Ever since the death of his father, the burden of supporting the family has fallen upon Tanjirou Kamado's shoulders. Though living impoverished on a remote mountain, the Kamado family are able to enjoy a relatively peaceful and happy life. One day, Tanjirou decides to go down to the local village to...

It's the running gag of Ben Johnson episode where animation staff reuse the New Years footage; Yorozuya would sit around the kotatsu eating a bowl of tangerines. They discuss elaborate subjects, Shinpachi complains about reusing animation footage, and then Gin-chan always ending the gag with a point...

For centuries, the Iga and Kouga ninja clans have engaged in a bitter war. But when a ceasefire is ordered by the powerful warlord Ieyasu Tokugawa, the two clans are forced to put down their arms. Years later, Gennosuke Kouga, heir of the Kouga clan, and Oboro Iga, heir of the Iga clan, have fallen...

Gintama: Jump Festa 2014 Special is a special anime episode released as a limited edition bonus with the 58th volume of the Gintama manga. This installment features the "Yorozuya" – samurai-like protectors – confronting familiar challenges and absurd situations characteristic of the series’ unique b...

Shadow Tactics: Blades of the Shogun is a challenging real-time tactical game set in feudal Japan. Players control a team of specialized agents, utilizing stealth and cunning to overcome obstacles and eliminate targets. The game features intricate level design, demanding enemy AI, and a focus on tac...

After overcoming monumental obstacles in their previous adventures, Gintoki Sakata, Shinpachi Shimura, and Kagura gather at the Yorozuya office to discuss important matters. The trio, accompanied by their hilarious and eccentric friends, reveals a long-awaited notice: the biggest Gintama arc is comi...

Gintoki, Shinpachi, and Kagura return as the fun-loving but broke members of the Yorozuya team! Living in an alternate-reality Edo, where swords are prohibited and alien overlords have conquered Japan, they try to thrive on doing whatever work they can get their hands on. However, Shinpachi and Kagu...

After joining the resistance against the bakufu, Gintoki and the gang are in hiding, along with Katsura and his Joui rebels. The Yorozuya is soon approached by Nobume Imai and two members of the Kiheitai, who explain that the Harusame pirates have turned against 7th Division Captain Kamui and their...

While Gintoki Sakata was away, the Yorozuya found themselves a new leader: Kintoki, Gintoki's golden-haired doppelganger. In order to regain his former position, Gintoki will need the help of those around him, a troubling feat when no one can remember him! Between Kintoki and Gintoki, who will claim...

Himeji Castle stands as one of Japan’s most impressive historic landmarks. This UNESCO World Heritage site, located in Hyogo Prefecture, is a remarkably preserved feudal castle built primarily between the 14th and 16th centuries. Its distinctive white exterior earned it the name “White Heron Castle....

Following the temporary retreat of the Altana Liberation Army from the Kabuki District, the state of the war has seemingly improved. However, as the Oniwaban, Shinsengumi, and residents of the district combat the army's remnants, Edo's greatest inventor Gengai Hiraga is abducted. Responsible for cau...

Shōgun is a historical drama television series adapted from James Clavell’s novel. The show centers on John Blackthorne, an English navigator who becomes embroiled in political intrigue during 17th-century Japan. Featuring a predominantly Japanese cast and dialogue, it offers a detailed depiction of...

Akira Kurosawa was a highly influential Japanese filmmaker celebrated for his epic narratives exploring themes of honor, duty, and human connection. His work, encompassing samurai films like *Seven Samurai* and *Rashomon*, dramatically combined action with profound humanist drama. Kurosawa’s visuall...

When Gintoki apprehends a movie pirate at a premiere, he checks the camera's footage and finds himself transported to a bleak, post-apocalyptic version of Edo, where a mysterious epidemic called the "White Plague" has ravished the world's population. It turns out that the movie pirate wasn't a pirat...

MUSHA: Metallic Uniframe Super Hybrid Armor is a vertically scrolling shoot ’em up developed by Compile and released for the Sega Genesis in 1990. It places the player in a futuristic combat setting with a machine styled through mechanical and samurai-inspired imagery, while its play centers on cont...

The devastation of the Mugen Train incident still weighs heavily on the members of the Demon Slayer Corps. Despite being given time to recover, life must go on, as the wicked never sleep: a vicious demon is terrorizing the alluring women of the Yoshiwara Entertainment District. The Sound Hashira, Te...

After the fierce battle on Rakuyou, the untold past and true goal of the immortal Naraku leader, Utsuro, are finally revealed. By corrupting the Altana reserves of several planets, Utsuro has successfully triggered the intervention of the Tendoshuu’s greatest enemy: the Altana Liberation Army. With...

Full Metal Daemon Muramasa is a visually striking Japanese visual novel developed by Nitroplus. The game blends samurai action with dark fantasy elements set during a reimagined World War II period. It features intricate character designs and a mature narrative exploring themes of revenge, duty, and...

Akira Kurosawa’s *Sanjuro* presents a compelling narrative of a lone samurai, Mifune, navigating political turmoil in 17th-century Japan. The film expands upon themes introduced in *Yojimbo*, utilizing action and martial arts to resolve disputes between warring clans. It's notable for its sophistica...

When mankind's savagery surpasses his fear of death, there is little hope for those who wish to live honest lives. Beneath a full moon, a young boy witnesses the murder of the bandits who had enslaved him, and is then christened with a new name by the man who rescued him. This boy is Shinta, now kno...

Yojimbo is a 1961 Japanese jidaigeki film directed by Akira Kurosawa. It depicts a wandering samurai who becomes embroiled in a conflict between two rival criminal factions vying for control of a town. The narrative features a cast including Toshiro Mifune and explores themes of violence and power d...

FX's Shgun is a lavish and meticulously crafted historical drama that seamlessly blends Japanese culture with Western storytelling conventions. The series, based on James Clavell's novel, offers a nuanced portrayal of feudal Japan, exploring themes of honor, loyalty, and cultural clash. Its attentio...

Sekiro: Shadows Die Twice offers a unique and challenging action experience rooted in Japanese mythology. Unlike many action games, Sekiro emphasizes precise parrying and posture breaking over button-mashing. The game's combat is demanding but rewarding, requiring players to master its intricate me...

As the Fourth Holy Grail War rages on with no clear victor in sight, the remaining Servants and their Masters are called upon by Church supervisor Risei Kotomine, in order to band together and confront an impending threat that could unravel the Grail War and bring about the destruction of Fuyuki Cit...