Samurai and the Edo era sit at the heart of what many people imagine when they think of “Japanese storytelling,” and for good reason. The Edo period (1603-1868) represents Japan’s last breath of ...

Blue Eye Samurai has been nominated for two Emmy awards, Outstanding Sound Editing for a Comedy or Drama Series (Half-Hour) and Outstanding Animated Program for the fifth episode, “The Tale of the ...

Meet Dev, an avid writer, cat lover, and anime enthusiast. He has a passion for storytelling, traveling, and new adventures. Afro Samurai's unique blend of traditional samurai themes with modern flair ...

Though the life of an actual samurai might have lacked glamour, the fantastic stories told in anime allow these icons of old Japanese culture to shine in an entirely new light. With stylish outfits, ...

Jessica is a writer for Game Rant with a background in language-focused content. She is fluent in Japanese and got her start writing articles teaching about the culture and language. She graduated ...

C.M. Edwards is a writer currently employed by Valnet as a GameRant lists writer. He has been working professionally as a writer and editor for the past seven years in multiple fields, including comic ...

Samurai may have mostly faded from Japan at the turn of the 20th century, but the mark they left on Japanese society is indelible. The image of honour-bound swordsmen has inspired countless novels, ...