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Samurai Gun Vol. #1 (also w/box)
by Brett Barkley (Fri 08-26-2005)
What They SayIt is the beginning of the industrial revolution, and feudal Japan is in turmoil. The ruling Shogun are wielding their abusive powers to instill fear and dominance over their oppressed subjects. Beatings, imprisonment, rape and even murder ar... Samurai 7 Vol. #1
by Kim Wolstenholme (Thu 04-06-2006)
What They SayThe Legendary Epic Reborn!
Based on the legendary Akira Kurosawa classic epic feature film, Seven Samurai
Set in a futuristic world that has just witnessed the end of a massive war, scores of villages are terrorised by Nobuseri bandits. Bu... Samurai 7 Vol. #2
by Kim Wolstenholme (Thu 06-01-2006)
What They SayThe Legendary Epic Reborn.
After the mysterious murder of the Imperial Envoy in the Magistrate's home " with a bloody sword as the only clue " a citywide hunt for all samurai begins. With a high price suddenly on their heads, the band of ... 
Samurai Gun Vol. #3
by Brett Barkley (Thu 01-26-2006)
What They SayAs Ichimatsu battles the demons within his soul, the fight for justice against the Shogunate continues. Lord Kozan’s new position has increased his power, and thus, the Anti-Samurai Gun Unit has become even more deadly. They have garner... Samurai 7 Vol. #1 (Viridian Collection)
by Justin Rich (Sat 08-25-2007)
What They SayBased on the legendary Akira Kurosawa classic epic feature film, Seven Samurai. Set in a futuristic world that has just witnessed the end of a massive war, scores of villages are terrorized by Nobuseri bandits. But the Nobuseri are no normal ... Samurai 7 Vol. #1 (also w/box)
by Justin Rich (Thu 09-08-2005)
What They SayBased on the legendary Akira Kurosawa classic epic feature film, Seven Samurai. Set in a futuristic world that has just witnessed the end of a massive war, scores of villages are terrorized by Nobuseri bandits. But the Nobuseri are no normal ... Samurai 7 Box Set
by Chris Beveridge (Tue 04-17-2007)
What They SayBased on the legendary Akira Kurosawa classic epic feature film, Seven Samurai.
Set in a futuristic world that has just witnessed the end of a massive war, scores of villages are terrorized by Nobuseri bandits. But the Nobuseri are no norma... Samurai Champloo Vol. #1 (also w/box)
by brettbarkley (Mon 07-18-2005)
The Review!I was initially interested in this series when I learned it featured the directorial talents of Shinchiro Watanabe, whose work on Cowboy Bebop I enjoyed greatly, and the artistic vision of Kazuto Nakazawa, whose work intrigued me in the excepti... Samurai Gun Vol. #2
by Brett Barkley (Thu 09-15-2005)
What They SayAn elite group of specially trained fighters in feudal Japan, the Samurai Guns forge ahead in their relentless struggle against the sinister forces of the Shogun. With their expertly crafted firearms and explosives, these brave warriors are b... Being a Brief Discussion of Anime Dubs: Samurai 7, Volume One
by Way Jeng (Tue 09-20-2005)
Hello, and welcome to another look at English dubbed anime. One of the great aspects of watching anime right now is that new shows come out all the time. But that doesn't mean that anime has abandoned its narrative ancestors by any means. Samurai 7, relea... GDH K.K. and FUNimation Entertainment to Reveal Director's Cut Footage of AFRO SAMURAI at New York Comic Con (Fri 02-23-2007)
Animated Series Premiered on Spike TV in January Look for DVD, Mobile and iTunes Content, Soundtrack and Apparel GDH and FUNimation Entertainment have announced they will offer a sneak peek of director's cut footage of the critically-acclaimed animated...Samurai Gun Complete Collection (Thinpak)
by Chris Beveridge (Mon 02-19-2007)
What They SayIt is the beginning of the industrial revolution, and feudal Japan is in turmoil. The ruling Shogun are wielding their abusive powers to instill fear and dominance over their oppressed subjects. Beatings, imprisonment, rape and even murder ... Afro Samurai
by John Eriani (Mon 10-08-2007)
What They SayAfro Samurai (voiced by Academy Award nominated Samuel L. Jackson) is an epic tale of a black samurai\'s hunt for Justice (voiced by Ron Perlman: Hellboy, Alien Resurrection), the worlds greatest fighter and his fathers murderer. With music s... Samurai 7 Vol. #3 (Viridian Collection)
by Justin Rich (Tue 10-09-2007)
What They SayKikuchiyo has been foolishly captured by the Bandits, and the samurai must leave the caverns to rescue him. When daylight approaches, the towering machines plan to ambush them. Clearly, a traitor is in their midst.
Kambei knows legions of No... Samurai Gun Vol. #4
by Brett Barkley (Tue 03-07-2006)
What They SayIchimatsu’s past is as dark as his future. Not only has it come to light that a member of the Shogunate may have been responsible for his sister’s brutal rape and murder, but now it appears other disturbing relics of Ichi’s ... Samurai 7 Vol. #5 (Viridian Collection)
by Justin Rich (Sun 11-11-2007)
What They SayThe once impenetrable band of seven, now diminished to six, was forced to come to terms with inevitable when Gorobei risked his life to save his brethren. With sword in hand, Kambei is determined to find answers. Leaving the surviving samurai... Samurai 7 Vol. #3 (also w/limited edition)
by Justin Rich (Thu 02-02-2006)
What They SayKikuchiyo has been foolishly captured by the Bandits, and the samurai must leave the caverns to rescue him. When daylight approaches, the towering machines plan to ambush them. Clearly, a traitor is in their midst.
Kambei knows legions of No... Samurai 7 Vol. #5 (also w/limited edition)
by Justin Rich (Fri 03-31-2006)
What They SayThe once impenetrable band of seven, now diminished to six, was forced to come to terms with inevitable when Gorobei risked his life to save his brethren. With sword in hand, Kambei is determined to find answers. Leaving the surviving samurai... Samurai Gun Vol. #4
by Bryan Morton (Mon 06-18-2007)
What They SayJustice: A Deadly Rationale
Ichimatsu\'s past is as dark as his future. Not only has it come to light that a member of the Shogunate may have been responsible for his sister\'s brutal rape and murder, but now it appears other disturbing rel... Samurai 7 Vol. #4 (also w/limited edition)
by Justin Rich (Mon 02-06-2006)
What They SayLast minute preparations have been made, as the impending battle for Kanna draws near. In the furious climax, not all of the Samurai will survive.
There is no turning back.The Review!Carnage is underway as the Bandits relentlessly attack Kann... Samurai 7 Vol. #4 (Viridian Collection)
by Justin Rich (Tue 10-09-2007)
What They SayLast minute preparations have been made, as the impending battle for Kanna draws near. In the furious climax, not all of the Samurai will survive.
There is no turning back.The Review!Carnage is underway as the Bandits relentlessly attack Kan... GDH Unveils Sequel to AFRO SAMURAI at Comic-Con 2008
by Chris Beveridge (Fri 07-25-2008)
The revolutionary anime is back with more gore, gadgets and all-out-action
GDH K.K. (Head Office: Shinjuku-ku, Tokyo, CEO: Shinichiro Ishikawa, Securities Code: TSE Mothers 3755, hereinafter GDH) will present an exclusive trailer premiere of its latest a... Being a Brief Discussion of Anime Dubs: Samurai 7, Volume Two
by Way Jeng (Tue 10-18-2005)
Remakes have a bad name in most circles. They're seen as derivative, uninspired, and generally inferior to the originals. But a retold story can still provide a lot of fun. Some of the oldest stories in literature, such as the Arthurian legend or the Jour... Samurai Champloo Complete Omnibus
by Sakura Eries (Fri 09-19-2008)
A waitress, a samurai, and a mercenary form an unlikely alliance as they run from the law and search for the mysterious Sunflower Samurai.
Creative Talent:Writer/Artist: Manglobe and MAsaru GotsuboTranslated By: Louie KawamotoAdapted By: Christine Boyla... Samurai Champloo Vol.#01 - Roman Album
by Sakura Eries (Fri 03-02-2007)
Creative TalentWriter/Artist:Originally produced by Manglobe/Shimoigusa ChamploosTranslated by:Matthew JohnsonAdapted by:What They SayThis Samurai Champloo art book was directly translated from the original Roman Album edition. Main characters Mugen, Jin,... AFRO SAMURAI: AFRO SAMURAI Bust
by News Editor (Wed 08-08-2007)
DC Direct will release their AFRO SAMURAI: AFRO SAMURAI Bust on March 12, 2008.
Sculpted by Derek Miller, these limited edition, hand-painted, cold-cast porcelain busts measure approximately 5" tall 2.5" wide and 2.5" deep, and are package... Samurai 7 Vol. #2 (Viridian Collection)
by Justin Rich (Sat 08-25-2007)
What They SayAfter the mysterious murder of the Imperial Envoy in the Magistrate’s home---with a bloody sword the only clue---a citywide hunt for all samurai begins. With a high price suddenly on their heads, the band of samurai escape the c... Afro Samurai
by Chris Beveridge (Thu 09-04-2008)
Mixing a number of genres together to produce something highly commercial, Afro Samurai succeeds in being just that, a commercial success.What They SayAfro Samurai (Samuel L. Jackson) is the tale of a black samurai\'s hunt for Justice (Ron Pearlman), who ... Samurai Gun Vol. #1 (also w/box)
by brettbarkley (Wed 07-27-2005)
The Review!Please note: This content review is of a check-disc version of the Samurai Gun release prior to its street date. The disc included the show only and did not include things such as menus or extras. All we\'ve looked at is the content of this rel... Samurai 7 Vol. #2 (also w/limited edition)
by Justin Rich (Wed 10-19-2005)
What They SayAfter the mysterious murder of the Imperial Envoy in the Magistrate's home---with a bloody sword the only clue---a citywide hunt for all samurai begins. With a high price suddenly on their heads, the band of samurai escape the city fast. Kiku... Afro Samurai Vol. #1
by Nadia Oxford (Fri 10-10-2008)
Technology, intense fight scenes and a stylish 'fro bring a unique flavour to the tale of a Ronin.
Creative Talent: Writer/Artist: Takashi OkazakiTranslation: Greg MooreAdaptation: Joshua Fialkov
What They Say:"Nothing personal... It's just r... Samurai Champloo Vol. #1
by Bryan Morton (Mon 08-29-2005)
What They SayMugen\'s a buck wild warrior - violent, thoughtless and womanizing. Jin is a vagrant ronin - mysterious, traditional, well-mannered and very strong as well. These two fiercely independent warriors can\'t be any more different from one another... Samurai Gun Vol. #1
by Bryan Morton (Thu 04-26-2007)
What They SayWelcome to the Wild Wild East
As the industrial revolution casts a shadow across the future of feudal Japan, a group of samurai have banded together to stand up and fight against the abuses of power by the ruling shogun. Incognito by day, to... ADV Films UK Talks Autumn and Winter Releases (Tue 09-12-2006)
LOAD UP SAMURAI GUN! TAKE A RIDE TO THE WILD, WILD EAST FROM 16th OCTOBER 2006 LONDON, UK, 12TH SEPTEMBER 2006 ADV Films, the leading producer-distributor of anime in the U.K., are proud to bring you on 16th October 2006 a new kind of justice: Samurai ...Samurai Gun English Cast List (-)
ADR Director: Kyle Jones Translator: Lucan Duran ADR Script: Kyle Jones & Matt O'Reilly SYNOPSIS The setting is mid-1860s Japan. The “Samurai Guns” are agents of justice headed by an organization only known as, “The Council.” Samu...Samurai Deeper Kyo Vol.#05
by Jarred Pine (Thu 05-26-2005)
Creative TalentWriter/Artist:Akimine KamijyoTranslated by:Alexander O. SmithAdapted by:What They SayPromising to reveal the secret location of Kyo's body, Yukimura entices Kyo into a battle. Upon discovering that his body lies in the depths of a mysteriou... Samurai Man Vol.#03
by Eduardo M. Chavez (Sun 03-12-2006)
Creative TalentWriter/Artist:Serizawa NaokiTranslated by:Julia RoseAdapted by:What They SayThe samurai lives by his sword and his armor. He lives by his convictions.
Japan falls into the dark vortex of Juri's ambitions. The Onmyouji and the military take... Samurai X OVA Collection
by Chris Beveridge (Sat 01-31-2004)
What They SaySamurai X: Trust
Nineteenth century Japan is a land torn by warfare and rebellion where small bands of soldiers seek to overthrow the tyrannical Tokugawa Shogunate. Enter Kenshin, a young orphan whose fighting skills were honed by the great ... ADV Films UK Announces Date for Samurai X: Reflections (Thu 09-04-2003)
ADV ANNOUNCES 22nd SEPTEMBER 2003 RELEASE DATE FOR SAMURAI X: REFLECTION LATEST VOLUME OF ONE OF THE MOST IMPORTANT ANIME FRANCHISES IN HISTORY COMPLETES THE SAGA OF RUROUNI KENSHIN LONDON, UK, 27th August 2003 - ADV Films today announced the 22nd Septe...Samurai Champloo Vol. #5
by Bryan Morton (Mon 07-10-2006)
What They SayAfter all, fate brings Jin, Mugen and Fuu back together. They meet a mysterious man, Okuru, a wanted man who has destroyed his own village, but Mugen sees something common in him. While travelling further to the south, the three are involved ... Samurai Executioner (aka: Kubikiri Asa) Vol.#10 - A Couple of Jitte
by Eduardo M. Chavez (Fri 02-23-2007)
Creative TalentWriter/Artist:Koike Kazuo / Kojima GosekiTranslated by:Marc MiyakeAdapted by:Marc MiyakeWhat They SayIt\'s the final volume of Samurai Executioner, and like the previous nine volumes, the last is a combination of life\'s varying tides of go... Comic-Con Pitch: Spirit of the Samurai by Gary Reed and Rick Hoberg
by Rob M. Worley (Wed 07-19-2006)
Comic-Con starts tonight! Here's the latest installment of COMIC-CON PITCH 2006, in which Comics2Film endeavors to connect indie comics creators with Hollywood producers.
Gary Reed, writer of such titles as Red Diaries, Saint Germaine, and Deadworld ... Samurai Gun Complete Collection (Thinpak)
by Paul Gaudette (Tue 09-30-2008)
You’ll want tickets for this ‘gun’ show! What They Say In 1860s Japan, a special breed of samurai stands against the Shogunate, armed with superior strength, speed, agility... and guns! Welcome to Samurai Guns, a blood-drenched tour of b... Samurai 7 Vol. #7 (Viridian Collection)
by Justin Rich (Tue 12-04-2007)
What They SayFacing impossible odds and unavoidable sacrifice, the samurai know this battle will determine the fate of not only Kanna Village, but that of an entire nation. The final battle has arrived. It ends here.The Review!The end is here and carnage ... Samurai Gun Vol. #2
by Bryan Morton (Thu 05-10-2007)
What They SayAn elite group of specially trained fighters in feudal Japan, the Samurai Guns forge ahead in their relentless struggle against the sinister forces of the Shogun. With their expertly crafted firearms and explosives, these brave warriors are b... Samurai Champloo Vol.#01
by Jarred Pine (Sun 10-30-2005)
Creative TalentWriter/Artist:Masaru Gotsubo and manglobeTranslated by:N/AAdapted by:What They SayIn a world full of evil, a hardworking waitress, an arrogant mercenary and a mysterious samurai meet. Through a series of misunderstandings, Fuu, Mugen and Ji... Samurai Executioner (aka: Kubikiri Asa) Vol.#04
by Matthew Alexander (Wed 09-27-2006)
Creative TalentWriter/Artist:Story by Kazuo Koike Art by Goseki KojimaTranslated by:Dana LewisAdapted by:What They SayA frenetic mix of samurai honor, base violence, and the blood of beheading, Samurai Executioner is not for the faint of heart. For those ... GONZO's 15th Anniversary Title AFRO SAMURAI Goes On-Air in Japan (Thu 03-08-2007)
WOWOW to premier the much-awaited animation on May 3rd 2007.03.08 GDH K.K. (Head Office: Shinjuku-ku, Tokyo, CEO: Shinichiro Ishikawa, Securities Code: TSE Mothers 3755, hereafter GDH) has announced that AFRO SAMURAI, the animated series produced b...SPAWN: DARK AGES - THE SAMURAI WARS
by SCOTT COLLURA (Thu 12-20-2001)
A few days back I reviewed McFarlane Toys' "Spawn: Classic-Series Twenty" line and mentioned how the proliferation of action figures in the toy and collector's market has caused a seemingly unending variety of dolls that sometimes barely resemble the orig... Samurai 7 Vol. #7 (also w/limited edition or w/box)
by Justin Rich (Fri 07-28-2006)
What They SayFacing impossible odds and unavoidable sacrifice, the samurai know this battle will determine the fate of not only Kanna Village, but that of an entire nation. The final battle has arrived. It ends here.The Review!The end is here and carnage ... Samurai Champloo Vol. #7
by Chris Beveridge (Wed 01-11-2006)
What They SayIn the moving series finale, Mugen, Jin and Fuu close in on Ikitsuki Island. Although the journey\'s been long and difficult, there is strong bonding between them. In the final stretch of their adventures, Sara had died and the government sen... Samurai Deeper Kyo Vol. #1
by Chris Beveridge (Sun 07-06-2003)
What They SayYou heard it too, didn?t you?
The voice of the wind.
During Tokugawa Ieyasu?s epic battle of Sekigahara, two samurai face off outside of history. In the heat of the duel between Kyoshiro and Demon Eyes Kyo, a shooting star slams into the p... Samurai Champloo Vol. #2
by Bryan Morton (Wed 12-14-2005)
What They SayNo cash! Mugen, Jin and Fuu need money fast. Fuu tries to model, but it turns out to be a trap. When they arrive in the capital city, they delay their quest to join an eating contest, but find out the hard way they need to watch who they hang... Being a Brief Discussion of Anime Dubs: Samurai Champloo Preview
by Way Jeng (Tue 12-14-2004)
People use many descriptions and phrases to describe anime, but in almost every case the generalizations are dangerous. Reducing anything to a few words loses the fine points that exist in every work. Samurai Champloo, released by Geneon Entertainment and... Satsuma Gishiden Vol.#01
by Matthew Alexander (Thu 11-02-2006)
Creative TalentWriter/Artist:Hiroshi HirataTranslated by:Naomi Kokubo with assistance by Jeff CarlsonAdapted by:What They SayControversial, tough, angry, highly skilled, and lost in a time of peace, the characters of Satsuma Gishiden tell a quasi-historic... JACK's Back
by Eric Moro (Thu 10-25-2001)
As the Cartoon Network original series SAMURAI JACK continues to set records for the animation-oriented cabler (since its debut in August, all plays averaged together have shown a double-digit rating increase compared to the same time periods last year), ... Samurai Gun Vol. #3
by Bryan Morton (Fri 06-08-2007)
What They SayHidden motives drenched in blood.
Lord Kozan's new position has increased his power, and thus, the Anti-Samurai Gun Unit has become even more deadly. They have garnered even bigger and badder weaponry " and their counter-intelligence has mo... Samurai Man Vol.#01
by Eduardo M. Chavez (Mon 11-28-2005)
Creative TalentWriter/Artist:Serizawa NaokiTranslated by:Juilia RoseAdapted by:What They SayRyouma is a young man imbued with the samurai spirit. He's always ready to defend the weak and fight for honor, but it doesn't help him with that really cute girl,... Samurai 7 Vol. #6 (also w/limited edition)
by Justin Rich (Thu 07-06-2006)
What They SayThe rescue team has escaped death, but the struggle has just begun. Kambei\'s fate looks grim, Sanae and Mizuki\'s freedom is in dire straights and a mutiny within the Samurai is rising. At this, the worst possible time, Ukyo\'s plan is unvei... Samurai Deeper Kyo Vol. #1 W/Box
by Chris Beveridge (Sun 07-06-2003)
What They SayYou heard it too, didn’t you?
The voice of the wind.
During Tokugawa Ieyasu’s epic battle of Sekigahara, two samurai face off outside of history. In the heat of the duel between Kyoshiro and Demon Eyes Kyo, a shooting star slams... Tor Books partners with Seven Seas to form new manga imprint and announces publication of Afro Samurai, the basis for the hit Spike TV anime series! (Thu 12-06-2007)
New York, NY—Thursday, December 6, 2007: Tor Books, an imprint of Tom Doherty Associates, LLC—the largest publisher of science fiction in the world—has formed a new manga imprint with Seven Seas Entertainment, LLC. Seven Seas, founded i...SEVEN SAMURAI software for your PS2
by Patrick Sauriol (Fri 03-12-2004)
The first video game inspired by Akira Kurosawa's THE SEVEN SAMURAI landed in retail stores this week. Sammy Studios' SEVEN SAMURAI 20XX is available exclusively for the PlayStation 2 and takes Kurosawa's story of seven feudal Japanese warriors standing u... Samurai 7 Vol. #6 (Viridian Collection)
by Justin Rich (Sun 11-11-2007)
What They SayThe rescue team has escaped death, but the struggle has just begun. Kambei\'s fate looks grim, Sanae and Mizuki\'s freedom is in dire straights and a mutiny within the Samurai is rising. At this, the worst possible time, Ukyo\'s plan is unvei... GDH Announces AFRO SAMURAI US Premiere Date (Tue 10-31-2006)
Telecasts on Cable Network SPIKE on January 4th, 2007 2006.10.31 GDH K.K. (Head Office: Shinjuku-ku, Tokyo, CEO: Shinichiro Ishikawa, Securities Code: TSE Mothers 3755, hereafter GDH) has announced that AFRO SAMURAI, the animated series produced by it...Samurai, The
by Chris Beveridge (Thu 04-10-2003)
What They SayYears ago, a samurai warrior defeated a Ninja master in mortal combat. Now, many years later, the son of the samurai is peacefully attending high school... peacefully, that is, until the two nubile young granddaughters of the defeated Ninja ... Satsuma Gishiden -- The Legend of the Satsuma Samurai
by Nadia Oxford (Mon 10-02-2006)
If you hang around the Internet, you undoubtedly hear a lot about Ninjas and how they waste their enemies with laser-swords, run on the ceiling, and hate pirates (and vice versa). Someone usually brings up something about the hit series, Naruto. You mig... SAMURAI WARRIORS (Xbox)
by Troy Roberts (Fri 07-16-2004)
There are a lot of games that get criticized for lack of originality or storyline. But sometimes there are games that come along that are completely void of originality, have a barely outlined story, and yet are praised by most who play them. SAMURAI... Samurai X Vol. #2 (-)
What They SayExiled assassin, tormented woman. After a series of disastrous events in Kyoto, Kenshin and Tomoe escape to a small farm in rural Japan. Living their lives as simple farmers, the two learn more about who they really are inside. Meanwhile, th...THE LAST SAMURAI
by Abbie Bernstein (Fri 12-05-2003)
THE LAST SAMURAI is a big, sumptuous adventure movie that plays a lot like DANCES WITH WOLVES set in 1876 Japan. There is nothing inherently wrong with this WOLVES had a solid structure worth emulating and the SAMURAI environs, both physical and social, ... Afro Samurai Hits Japan (Fri 11-30-2007)
According to AV Watch, Afro Samurai is hitting Japan on 02/20/2008 in both standard DVD and high definition formats:Afro Samurai - 112 minutes - $¥6090 - 02/20/2008 Afro Samurai - 112 minutes - $¥6090 - 02/20/2008 The BD/HD editions are both the \"theatri...Samurai Executioner (aka: Kubikiri Asa) Vol.#01
by Eduardo M. Chavez (Thu 11-04-2004)
Creative TalentWriter/Artist:Koike Kazuo/Kojima GosekiTranslated by:Dana LewisAdapted by:What They SayFrom the creators of Lone Wolf and Cub comes Samurai Executioner. Few know of this precursor to the legendary ronin saga, but before Koike and Kojima cre... Engel Talks Powers, Bastard Samurai
by Rob M. Worley (Wed 05-08-2002)
Comics2Film
spoke with producer David Engel this week. Engle has a slate of comic book movie
projects, not the least of which is the adaptation of Brian Michael Bendis and
Michael ... Retailer Kit: Samurai 7
by Chris Beveridge (Thu 08-18-2005)
It's been awhile since we last saw a retailer kit and I'm hard pressed to remember the last time I saw one this... well, impressive and weighty. To promote their release of the Gonzo series Samurai 7 based off of Akira Kurosawa's Seven Samurai, FUNimation... Afro Samurai: The Game Announced (Wed 06-20-2007)
Leave it to Namco Bandai Games to pick up another hot anime property to turn into a trailblazing action game. During its recent Gamers' Day event in San Francisco at the Supperclub, the company debuted a short but appetizing trailer for the forthcoming ga...SAMURAI of the Future
by SCOTT COLLURA (Thu 10-25-2001)
Genndy Tartakovsky is a real life American success story and, more specifically, a film student success story. Born in Moscow, Russia, Tartakovsky moved with his family to Chicago when he was seven years old. When it came time for college, Tartakovskylike... How much is that SAMURAI in the window?
by Patrick Sauriol (Wed 11-05-2003)
If you're a native Noo Yawker, go take a stroll along Barney's in downtown Manhattan, do some window shopping and you'll have prepared yourself for Tom Cruise's next movie. Right now the Barney's storefront has been taken over by the props and costumes fr... Ayakashi Samurai Horror Tales - Yotsuya Ghost Story
by Chris Beveridge (Wed 07-11-2007)
What They SayCurses never die, but people do.
In the Edo era of Japan, when cultural arts flourished and the samurai code of \"bushido\" emerged, humanity\'s fear of the supernatural was very real! Desiring to wed Lady Oiwa, an ambitious and calculating ... Samurai Deeper Kyo Vol.#01
by Mike Dungan (Tue 04-13-2004)
Creative TalentWriter/Artist:Akimine KamijyoTranslated by:Yukiko Nanamura, Dan DankoAdapted by:What They SayIt is 1604, four years after the Battle of Sekigahara, Japan's greatest civil war. Yuya Shiina, a beautiful bounty hunter, mistakes a traveling med... Samurai Executioner (aka: Kubikiri Asa) Vol.#03
by Matthew Alexander (Wed 10-04-2006)
Creative TalentWriter/Artist:Story by Kazuo Koike Art by Goseki KojimaTranslated by:Dana LewisAdapted by:What They SayIn this volume, we\'re treated to three fantastic stories of amazing weapons skill, both on the part of Asa and those around him.
Witnes... Pink iPod of Doom: Samurai Deeper Kyo: Capriccio, Wolf's Rain, Evanglion III, Technolyze: Music Only Music But Music, Akira Symphonic
by Lauren Goodnight (Tue 08-02-2005)
The Pink iPod of DOOM was feeling artistic this week! Some classics, some total misses, and a few real hits, straight out of the park. The iPod commands you to read on...
The fourth and final part of "Lauren and the DOOMPod clean up the review pile" co... Afro Samurai (Edited or Uncut)
by Luis Cruz (Fri 05-16-2008)
What They SayAfro Samurai (Samuel L. Jackson) is the tale of a black samurai\'s hunt for Justice (Ron Pearlman), who murdered his father. Afro Samurai blends traditional Japanese culture, funky technology and hip hop to create a brutally fresh entertainme... Samurai 7 Complete Collection (Viridian Collection)
by Jennifer Rocks (Wed 04-30-2008)
What They SayBased on the legendary Akira Kurosawa classic epic feature film, Seven Samurai.
Set in a futuristic world that has just witnessed the end of a massive war, scores of villages are terrorized by Nobuseri bandits. But the Nobuseri are no normal... Afro Samurai
by Chris Beveridge (Wed 07-09-2008)
What They SayAfro Samurai (Samuel L. Jackson) is the tale of a black samurai\'s hunt for Justice (Ron Pearlman), who murdered his father. Afro Samurai blends traditional Japanese culture, funky technology and hip hop to create a brutally fresh entertainme... BASTARD SAMURAI sells out
by Rob Allstetter (Tue 05-14-2002)
Image Comics announced that Diamond Distributors has completely sold out of BASTARD SAMURAI #1. Created, co-written and inked by Michael Avon Oeming with newcomers Miles Gunter (script/co-plot) and Kelsey Shannon (pencils), BASTARD SAMURAI continues Oemi... Samurai Champloo Best OST
by Lauren Goodnight (Mon 04-04-2005)
What They SayCheck it out... whaddya get by fusing the turbulent era of ancient feudal Japan with a dose of hip-hopin\' vibe? None other than the infectiously cool and inventive anime, \'Samurai Champloo\' that features a fresh, downtempo soundtrack tha... Samurai Champloo Vol. #3
by Chris Beveridge (Mon 05-23-2005)
What They SayMoney & Blood! Whether a fake promisory note or an empty wallet, a variety of challenges face Mugen, Jin and Fuu in their strugle to survive. Not even, monsters of legend, murderers or never-ending rain can shake their iron will and confidenc... Samurai Jack (Mon 06-10-2002)
Plot: Based on the Cartoon Network series, a samurai battling an evil sorcerer/shape changer called Aku, is thrown into the distant future. There he finds a world twisted by Aku's eons of evil. Dubbed "Jack" by some of the locals, the samurai seeks to des...Image Comics' BASTARD SAMURAI
by Rob Allstetter (Tue 09-25-2001)
As part of Image Comics' Powers Month, the company has announced the launch of BASTARD SAMURAI, a three-issue mini-series, which will get a preview in December.Created by POWERS and BLUNTMAN AND CHRONIC artist Michael Avon Oeming, animator Kelsey Shannon ... Samurai Champloo Vol. #7
by Bryan Morton (Wed 10-25-2006)
What They SayIn the moving series finale, Mugen, Jin and Fuu close in on Ikitsuki Island. Although the journey\'s been long and difficult, there is strong bonding between them. In the final stretch of their adventures, Sara had died and the government sen... Samurai Champloo Film Comic (Fri 01-27-2006)
BANDAI ENTERTAINMENT TO RELEASE “SAMURAI CHAMPLOO” FILM MANGA SERIES January 25, 2006 (Cypress, Ca) – Bandai Entertainment Inc., announced today it will be releasing a series of Film Manga based on Geneon’s hit anime series Samura...[UK] Samurai 7 Complete Box Set Contest by Manga UK (Mon 11-12-2007)
Through the kind consideration of the folks at MVM Entertainment, we've been given two sets of their new release of the Samurai 7: Complete Series Box Set to give away to UK based readers here! "Based on th...FUNimation Entertainment Acquires Afro Samurai: Resurrection Starring Samuel L. Jackson
by Chris Beveridge (Thu 07-24-2008)
Broadcast Premiere and DVD Release Coming Early 2009
FLOWER MOUND, TX, July 24, 2008 – FUNimation® Entertainment has acquired the home video, master toy and merchandising rights to AFRO SAMURAI: RESURRECTION from GDH K.K., the second installme... Samurai X Movie (-)
What They SayFor a decade, he’s tried to bury his past… Now his past returns to bury him! A decade ago, the deadliest assassin of the Meiji Revolution swore that he had killed for the last time. Peace doesn’t last, however, and as the f...Samurai Executioner (aka: Kubikiri Asa) Vol.#08
by Matthew Alexander (Wed 10-11-2006)
Creative TalentWriter/Artist:Story by Kazuo Koike Art by Goseki KojimaTranslated by:Dana LewisAdapted by:What They SaySpring is a season of rebirth, of new life springing forth, a time of cherished blooming and delightful scents. But for Kubikira Asa, the... Samurai Champloo Vol. #2
by Chris Beveridge (Thu 03-24-2005)
What They SayNo cash! Mugen, Jin and Fuu need money fast. Fuu tries to model, but it turns out to be a trap. When they arrive in the capital city, they delay their quest to join an eating contest, but find out the hard way they need to watch who they ha... Samurai Champloo Vol. #1 (also w/box)
by Chris Beveridge (Mon 12-27-2004)
What They SayMugen\'s a buck wild warrior - violent, thoughtless and womanizing. Jin is a vagrant ronin - mysterious, traditional, well-mannered and very strong as well. These two fiercely independent warriors can\'t be any more different from one anoth... Samurai Man Vol.#02
by Eduardo M. Chavez (Wed 12-21-2005)
Creative TalentWriter/Artist:Serizawa NaokiTranslated by:Julia RoseAdapted by:What They SayThe samurai lives by his sword and his armor. He lives by his convictions.
Caught in the middle of a fight between gods, Ryouma was found worthy and became one wit... Samurai XXX
by Chris Beveridge (Tue 12-28-2004)
What They SayFeudal Japan was a land beset with warfare and strife. Families were torn asunder and siblings were divided by conflict and chaos. Matagoro Yoshimura has been hired by the feudal lords to seek out a treasure of incredible wealth - but there\'... Samurai Champloo Vol. #4
by Bryan Morton (Fri 05-12-2006)
What They SayEvery plan is perfect. At least, until it meets Mugen, Jin and Fuu! Mugen runs into a couple of childhood friends and gets talked into a plan to raid a merchant boat on the stormy sea... Then, a man being chased by a ninja throws a bag into t... ADV Films to release Samurai X Movie (Wed 11-29-2000)
HOUSTON - ADV Films is proud to announce Samurai X: The Motion Picture, the climatic conclusion to the hit Billboard Top 10 anime prequel. The war against the Tokugawa Shogunate ended years ago. But there are some who are not happy with the outcome. Shig...Mark Hamill and Samuel Jackson Set for AFRO SAMURAI
by Jarrod Sarafin (Fri 07-25-2008)
Spike TV's critically-acclaimed, funktastic anime series "Afro Samurai" returns with an original movie event set to premiere on the network in January 2009. "Afro Samurai: Resurrection" stars Academy Award®-nominated actor Samuel L... Samurai Deeper Kyo Vol. #6
by Chris Beveridge (Mon 05-24-2004)
What They SayThe five true Muramasa come together for a final showdown with Nobunaga. The great warlord has absorbed the powers of Kyo\'s allies, turning them all against the red-eyed samurai. Kyo survives the combined attacks of his comrades, but it is s... Samurai: Hunt for the Sword
by Chris Beveridge (Tue 06-26-2001)
What They SayShinjuro may be a little young to be the master of a swordsmanship school, but fate didn’t give him a choice. Now his position and martial arts skill land him right in the middle of serious trouble when the rogue samurai Mikage faces of... Samurai Deeper Kyo - Capriccio
by Lauren Goodnight (Fri 10-22-2004)
What They SaySword-bearing assassins and demons force Kyoshiro Mibu to reawaken his long-forgotten samurai past and his alter ego, the powerful slayer, \"Demon Eyes\" Kyo, but he\'ll still need all the allies and mystical weapons he can find in order to b... Retailer Kit: Samurai 7
by Chris Beveridge (Thu 08-18-2005)
It's been awhile since we last saw a retailer kit and I'm hard pressed to remember the last time I saw one this... well, impressive and weighty. To promote their release of the Gonzo series Samurai 7 based off of Akira Kurosawa's Seven Samurai, FUNimation... Samurai Deeper Kyo Vol.#02
by Jarred Pine (Tue 05-03-2005)
Creative TalentWriter/Artist:Akimine KamijyoTranslated by:Takako MaedaAdapted by:What They SayYuya discovers that the man before her is no longer Kyoshiro, but Onime-no-Kyo. Kyo defeats the Bantouji brothers easily and viciously and turns to face the last... Samurai Champloo Vol. #6
by Bryan Morton (Mon 07-31-2006)
What They SayIn this volume, the unexpected and often perilous adventures continue for Mugen, Fuu and Jin. Fuu elects Jin to accompany Sara on her journey, but no one is aware of the danger that awaits them on their journey. Later, Mugen, Jin and Fuu inad... Samurai Champloo Vol. #3
by Bryan Morton (Fri 02-24-2006)
What They SayMoney & Blood! Whether a fake promisory note or an empty wallet, a variety of challenges face Mugen, Jin and Fuu in their struggle to survive. Not even monsters of legend, murderers or never-ending rain can shake their iron will and confidenc... Afro Samurai (Edited or Uncut)
by Luis Cruz (Tue 09-18-2007)
What They SayAfro Samurai (Samuel L. Jackson) is the tale of a black samurai\'s hunt for Justice (Ron Pearlman), who murdered his father. Afro Samurai blends traditional Japanese culture, funky technology and hip hop to create a brutally fresh entertainme... Trailers for BAD BOYS 2, T3, LAST SAMURAI online
by Patrick Sauriol (Fri 05-16-2003)
The latest trailers for TERMINATOR 3, BAD BOYS II and THE LAST SAMURAI are now ready for download at Apple's trailer site.The T3 trailer is the new domestic one released with THE MATRIX RELOADED, and emphasizes the Judgement Day portion of the film's stor... Maori concerns dog SAMURAI
by Mike Whybark (Mon 01-13-2003)
THE LAST SAMURAI, currently in production in New Zealand, has found itself the center of a controversy about the use of Mt. Taranaki in the film. Maori are said to have a special relationship with the mountain. The issue of appropriate recognition to the ... LAST SAMURAI rolls
by Mike Whybark (Thu 10-10-2002)
October 10th marks the first day of principal photography for the upcoming Edward Zwick period epic starring Tom Cruise, THE LAST SAMURAI. Cruise plays an American military adviser retained by the Emperor of Japan to modernize the country's military.Zwick... SAMURAI JACK gets new writer
by Christopher Allan Smith (Mon 06-10-2002)
Brett Ratner's live action version of Grenndy Tartakovsky's great cartoon adventure SAMURAI JACK is charging ahead. The latest eveidence: Todd Alcott has been hired by producing studio New Line Cinema to script the story of a ancient samurai who is transp... "Samurai Warriors 2: Empires"
by Captain Gordon Edward (Sun 03-18-2007)
Here we have the continuation of the Empires series, but now it is set up in Japan. Here you must dominate the world of Japan, though as difficult as that sounds at least you have the option of the person that you would like to do it as. That is prett... Newly Reviewed: Samurai X Collection (Sat 01-31-2004)
Can there ever be a controversy free release of a Samurai X product? Apparently not, as even the 01/27/2004 release of the Samurai X Collection set from ADV Films shows.Namco Takes on AFRO SAMURAI
by News Editor (Wed 08-31-2005)
Namco Hometek Inc. and GDH K.K. announced this week that GDH has granted Namco the exclusive interactive entertainment rights to AFRO SAMURAI, the manga series created by Takashi Okazaki. The agreement gives Namco rights to publish two different AFRO SAMU... SAMURAI JACK's creator gets ASTRO BOY
by Patrick Sauriol (Fri 06-04-2004)
SAMURAI JACK creator Gennedy Tartakovsky has signed a deal to write the script for and direct the ASTRO BOY feature film for Sony Pictures. The movie, which began its development back in 1997 as a CGI picture, is now imagined as a combination of live-acti... Cruisin' with the Samurai
by Randall Larson (Thu 11-13-2003)
ZIMMER'S LAST SAMURAIOn November 25, 2003, Elektra Records will release Hans Zimmer's score from THE LAST SAMURAI, an epic action drama starring Tom Cruise. The film marks a career milestone for Zimmer: his 100th film score. A pioneer in the use of synthe... See the SAMURAI
by Patrick Sauriol (Thu 08-28-2003)
Warner Bros. has alerted us as to where the new trailer for THE LAST SAMURAI is online. Scheduled for release on December 5, Tom Cruise plays a burned-out 19th century Civil War hero who takes a job to train Japanese troops in the art of modern combat. In... RZA to Provide Soundtrack to 'Afro Samurai' (Sun 06-04-2006)
Revolutionary rap artist and producer to craft original music for 'Afro Samurai' premiering on Spike TV this fall, DVD release in spring 2007.Afro Samurai Ranks Well
by Chris Beveridge (Wed 09-10-2008)
Afro Samurai appears to have done well with its Blu-ray release in August as Home Media Retailing is reporting that it achieved the #16 slot on the top 20 according to Nielsen Videoscan. ICV2 has an article about it as they talk about FUNimation's approac... TOKYOPOP Inks Samurai Girl - Real Bout High School Anime Series and Announces New Manga Titles at Comic-Con (Thu 07-19-2001)
Hot new Gonzo series is latest addition to TOKYOPOP® Anime line; TOKYOPOP® Manga continues licensing rampage with Ragnarok and Kare Kano SAN DIEGO-7/19/01-Stuart Levy, CEO of TOKYOPOP, was joined by Koji Miyajima of Pony Canyon for the contract s...Samurai Champloo Tidbit (Tue 09-07-2004)
We just got in the teaser trailer DVD for the January release of Samurai Champloo and while there isn\'t anything new there in regards to the DVD release other than the date of January 11th, 2005, but they do have something new in that the soundtrack will...Samurai Deeper Kyo Vol.#03
by Jarred Pine (Thu 05-05-2005)
Creative TalentWriter/Artist:Akimine KamijyoTranslated by:Takako MaedaAdapted by:What They SayKyoshiro and Yuya are met by Okuni Izumono, a miko (Buddhist nun) who claims to be a great love of Kyoshiro and Onime-no-Kyo. She is being pursued by rebels beca... Melissa Joan Hart is Samurai Girl (Fri 10-01-2004)
TOKYOPOP Inc. has made good on its pledge to "take manga to the big screen and beyond." The leading North American graphic novel publisher has inked actress Melissa Joan Hart (Sabrina, the Teenage Witch) and screenwriter Dan Gordon (Wyatt Earp, The Hurric...'Afro Samurai' to Debut on Spike TV (Wed 02-22-2006)
In what could turn out to be the Japanese equivalent of the rags-to-riches trajectory of the self-publishers of the Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles, Tokyo-based graphic designer Takashi "Bob" Okazaki finds himself at the center of burgeoning multi-media prop...Afro Samurai Jackson's Animated Series Coming in Unedited Director's Cut (Sun 05-06-2007)
Funimation will release an unedited Director's Cut edition of Samuel L. Jackson's hit mini-series Afro Samurai. The first release is the standard Spike TV-broadcast version of the production, on a single DVD. The second version is the Director's Cut, c...Afro Samurai Website Online (Tue 01-02-2007)
SpikeTV.com has launched the Official Page for the upcoming release of "Afro Samurai" due to air on Jan 4th, offering information on the show, downloads, character bios and many more...Afro-Samurai preview at NY-Tokyo Music Fest (Fri 09-22-2006)
The New York-Tokyo Music Festival will preview Gonzo-produced 'Afro Samurai,' starring Samuel L. Jackson and featuring music by rapper RZA. The festival will take place on Saturday, September 30 in Central Park.ONIMUSHA 2: SAMURAI
by Andrew Kardon (Sun 06-02-2002)
There’s a new war on toy shelves. No, we’re not talking about the epic SPIDER-MAN MOVIE versus ATTACK OF THE CLONES. Those guys are last week’s fight. We’re talking about a new ancient battle. It involves demonic armies, pillaging hordes and lots of reall... Samurai 7 Contest (Fri 10-13-2006)
With our recent move, we're still finding things in boxes that we shouldn't have so we need to give them away. We've got a bit of a mix in this contest as we're giving away Samurai 7 Vol. #6 and 7 from FUNim...Del Toro says 'Hellboy' trailer to Cruise with 'Samurai' (Sat 10-04-2003)
In a new posting of on the Hellsite message board, 'Hellboy' director Guillermo del Toro answers many fan questions. The director confirmed that Drew Struzan will be creating the movie poster which will show up in theaters this winter. A teaser trailer wi...Photo: Afro Samurai Statue (Wed 05-23-2007)
Pretty sweet - if nothing else the Afro Samurai cartoon has certainly spawned some cool merchandise.'Afro Samurai' Screencaps - Episode 5 (Mon 02-05-2007)
Here's a ton of screenshots from week five of Spike's big anime experiment, Afro Samurai.'Afro Samurai' busts onto the web (Tue 08-08-2006)
Samuel L. Jackson IS the Afro Samurai. Check out the new trailer for the animated show now!Is this the last Bat-Samurai?
by Rob M. Worley (Mon 02-23-2004)
BOF's "best and longtime sources" reports that Oscar-nominated actor Ken Watanabe ("The Last Samurai") has been offered parts in the new "Batman" movie, but so far hasn't worked out the scheduling. More... FUNimation Acquires Certain Rights to 'Afro Samurai' (Fri 03-03-2006)
FUNimation Entertainment has acquired home video, master toy and merchandising rights to Afro Samurai, an animated miniseries scheduled to premiere on Spike TV later this year.Samurai Deeper Kyo Vol.#12
by Jarred Pine (Fri 09-02-2005)
Creative TalentWriter/Artist:Akimine KamijyoTranslated by:Alexander O. SmithAdapted by:What They SayKyo and Shinrei engage in combat and Shinrei uses his dancing sword technique to land some slices right into Kyo's vulnerable blind spots. Thinking that vi... 'Afro Samurai' Screencaps - Episode 4 (Mon 01-29-2007)
Fourth episode in, and the plot thickens. We find out who the Number Two was that Afro offed in order to take back his father's headband, and Sam Jackson might very well be voicing the Afro Samurai after all, after a fashion. Here's a ton of screencaps fr...'Afro Samurai' Screencaps - Episode 2 (Mon 01-15-2007)
Here's a ton of screencaps (and spoilers) from the second episode of "Afro Samurai" - see if you can find Andre the Giant!'Afro Samurai' screencaps - episode 3 (Mon 01-22-2007)
There were no hidden Andre the Giant cameos this week, but episode three of Afro Samurai did feature the debut of Afro Droid...Samurai Deeper Kyo Vol.#07
by Jarred Pine (Thu 07-14-2005)
Creative TalentWriter/Artist:Akimine KamijyoTranslated by:Alexander O. SmithAdapted by:What They SaySasuke realizes that he and Kyo share more than murderous intent in their eyes ... they both two wield the same Muramasa sword. Soon the two engage in a br... Afro Samurai Blu-ray Bound? (Fri 05-02-2008)
According to a notice at TV Shows on DVD, some Canadian retailers have gotten an early alert to look out for the 08/26/2008 release of Afro Samurai on Blu-ray from FUNimation. The show has seen a Japanese release already on both Blu-ray and HD DVD and wou...Samurai Gun English Cast Finalized (Thu 05-26-2005)
The guessing game in the forums has come to a close and the final cast list for the English language production of Samurai Gun from ADV Films has been announced.Samurai Gun Guessing Game (Mon 05-23-2005)
The guessing game for Samurai Gun has just started and for those who don\'t know much about the series, it contains a summary of the premise and a rundown of the various characters.Samurai Deeper Kyo Vol. #4
by Chris Beveridge (Wed 12-31-2003)
What They SayMany years before the battle of Sekigahara took place, one man controlled all of Japan through fear and violence. His name was Oda Nobunaga, the Demon King. He has now returned, swearing vengeance upon Kyo no matter what the price! The Review... Samurai X: Reflection
by Paul Jacques (Fri 09-12-2003)
What They SayKnown throughout Japan as the Hitokiri Battousai (sword bearing master assassin). Rurouni Kenshin is now a lost soul cursed to seek atonement for his bloody past. Even the peace that now exists as a result of Kenshin's sword brings him no sol... Samurai Deeper Kyo Vol.#13
by Jarred Pine (Sun 09-04-2005)
Creative TalentWriter/Artist:Akimine KamijyoTranslated by:Alexander O. SmithAdapted by:What They SayAs the blazing battle between Benitora, Sasuke and Jiji Funjin heat up, Bentenmaru and Yuya basically jump out of the frying pan and into the fire... "Fire... Rurouni Kenshin Vol. #05: Renegade Samurai
by Lawrence Chu (Mon 02-18-2002)
The Review!With this disc, we move back to a manga-based arc for a brief moment, then return to fillers.
Content: This disc starts and ends with filler episodes. The first one, has Gohei Hiruma (from the first two discs, remember?) using Yahiko to lure ... Samurai X Reflection Director's Cut
by Chris Beveridge (Sun 01-02-2005)
What They SayKenshin is a wanderer, a lost soul, cursed to seek atonement for his life in the bloody trade of the samurai, known throughout all Japan as the Hitokiri Battousai (\"sword-bearing master assassin\"). The peacetime after a long war to overthro... Samurai Champloo Change? (Fri 10-15-2004)
In the weekly mailer update from Geneon that makes adjustments to the early information releases that we get, it looks like Samurai Champloo has had a change in its Japanese language mix. Originall containing a 5.1 mix, it now has a Japanese DD 2.0 mix an...Cruise preps for SAMURAI
by Christopher Allan Smith (Mon 04-22-2002)
It looks like Tom Cruise is ready to get gory in his next big screen adventure. Well, with MINORITY REPORT being his next release, we mean his next, next big screen adventure. Right now the biggest star in the world is gearing up with swordplay and Japane... 'Afro Samurai' to open Oct. 27
by Rob M. Worley (Wed 09-26-2007)
From Variety:
Samuel L. Jackson starrer "Afro Samurai," a theatrical toon based on a five-episode TV series produced by Japanese animation house Gonzo, will open in Japan Oct. 27, Gonzo parent GDH announced Tuesday. Based on a comic by Takashi Okazaki,... Afro Samurai on the Big Screen (Sat 08-04-2007)
Sunday, August 12, 7:30 PM, at the Aero Theater, come and watch badass Samuel L. Jackson voice the courageous "Afro Samurai" as he slices and dices with a hip-hop flavor wandering through a futuristic world on the big screen! Five episodes of the Afro ...Photo: Afro Samurai action figure ad (Fri 05-11-2007)
We knew they were coming, and the ads have started hitting the comics for the Afro Samurai acton figures based on the cartoon. Pretty neat looking, actually, though not a patch on the original Afro Samurai action figure that came out a few years back.Samurai Deeper Kyo Vol.#15
by Jarred Pine (Sun 09-25-2005)
Creative TalentWriter/Artist:Akimine KamijyoTranslated by:Alexander O. SmithAdapted by:What They SayKyo and company finally penetrate the Mibu headquarters. Later, while fighting off an onslaught of Mibu assassins, Bontenmaru and Akira fall into an enemy ... THE LAST SAMURAI spotted
by Patrick Sauriol (Tue 05-13-2003)
Latino Review broke the exclusive first look at the teaser poster for Tom Cruise's next film, THE LAST SAMURAI. Set for release on December 5, the film has Cruise playing a late 19th century Civil War hero hired by the Emperor of Japan to educate the cou... LAST SAMURAI gets Connolly, Goldwyn and Spall
by Christopher Allan Smith (Wed 08-28-2002)
THE LAST SAMURAI is coming together in casting and is set to star shooting in a few months. The latest evidence: Billy Connolly (TIMELINE, MRS. BROWN), Tony Goldwyn (THE 6TH DAY, TARZAN) and Timothy Spall (VANILLA SKY) have all signed to join Tom Cruise i... SAMURAI WARRIORS (PS2)
by Troy Roberts (Thu 06-17-2004)
Easily some of the most exciting action games in the past few years are the DYNASTY WARRIORS games from Koei. What the series lacked in storyline surely made up for it with the action packed and longtime playability that you would find in each game. ... THE LAST SAMURAI makes its digital debut on May 4
by Patrick Sauriol (Thu 02-12-2004)
Warner Home Video has targeted a May 4 release date for the two-disc DVD of THE LAST SAMURAI, last year's Tom Cruise vehicle. A commentary by director Ed Zwick will be included with the movie on disc one.Disc two will contain Zwick's video journal chronic... Seven Samurai 20XX (Mon 06-23-2003)
Plot:An evil force is attacking your town. You're not going to stand there and take it are you? Of course not, you're going to do the logical thing and gather up a posse of samurais and kick some town-invading ass.Platform:PS2Company:Sammy StudiosStatus:C...Samurai Deeper Kyo Vol.#11
by Jarred Pine (Wed 08-31-2005)
Creative TalentWriter/Artist:Akimine KamijyoTranslated by:Alexander O. SmithAdapted by:What They SayLong, long ago... Bontenmaru commanded the Oou, but now he has joined the Shiseiten! He joined the dark side because they were far stronger than any troupe... Samurai Executioner (aka: Kubikiri Asa) Vol.#02
by Eduardo M. Chavez (Fri 01-14-2005)
Creative TalentWriter/Artist:Koike Kazuo / Kojima Goseki Translated by:Dana Lewis & Mark MiyakeAdapted by:What They SayIn a prison world, there are few good stories, and this is the world of Kubikiri Asa, the beheader and master samurai under the Shogun. ... SAMURAI X - REFLECTION: Director's Cut
by Troy Roberts (Tue 01-18-2005)
If you are familiar with the RUROUNI KENSHIN anime series, you should be excited and sad to know that SAMURAI X - REFLECTION is the end of the samurai series. A warning to fans, however: there are many, many spoilers found throughout the DVD, so if you ha... Can SAMURAI WARRIORS defeat gamers?
by Patrick Sauriol (Tue 05-04-2004)
SAMURAI WARRIORS, Electronic Arts' new strategy/action video game, is now heading for retail stores. Inspired by Koei's popular DYNASTY WARRIORS game franchise, EA's latest offering puts players in control of a 16th century Japanese warlord out to defend ... Samurai X Complete Collection (Tue 09-05-2006)
What They SayRurouni Kenshin was the premier assassin of the Ishin Shishi during the Meiji Restoration in Japan. Now discover the driving forces behind the life of the man known as the Hitokiri Battosai, the Man-Slayer. In Trust & Betrayal, uncover the ..."Samurai Executioner: Volume 9"
by Janet Houck (Tue 12-12-2006)
Kazuo Koike and Goseki Kojima are names that any fan of samurai flicks should know. Koike, the writer behind such classics as Lady Snowblood, The Babycart films (mashed up in the West as the bastardized Shogun Assassin), and Crying Freeman, and artist... Samurai Deeper Kyo Vol. #2
by Chris Beveridge (Wed 09-03-2003)
What They SayBenitora enters the tournament to prove his independence from the Tokugawa family, but his first opponent is none other than Demon Eyes Kyo. Even though he is overmatched, Benitora swears to fight to the finish! The Review!After a hectic and ... Ayakashi Samurai Horror Tales - Goblin Cat
by Chris Beveridge (Wed 08-29-2007)
What They SayDeath has nine lives...
In the Edo era of Japan, as cultural arts, modern science, and technology flourished, so too did the practice of mystical arts, as humanity faced the perils of the supernatural!
In a village, at an old samurai reside... Samurai Champloo Vol. #6
by Chris Beveridge (Wed 11-23-2005)
What They SayIn this volume, the unexpected and often perilous adventures continue for Mugen, Fuu and Jin. Fuu elects Jin to accompany Sara on her journey, but no one is aware of the danger that awaits them on their journey. Later, Mugen, Jin and Fuu in... Samurai Champloo Vol. #5
by Chris Beveridge (Mon 09-12-2005)
What They SayAfter all, fate brings Jin, Mugen and Fuu back together. They meet a mysterious man, Okuru, a wanted man who has destroyed his own village, but Mugen sees something common in him. While traveling further to the south, the three are involved ...