The Samurai

Story

Synopsis

Kenji and Shintaro, once esteemed as the castle town's best Samurai, were anticipated to become the next Sensei and top Samurai until an assault changed their fate. While saving their lord, Kenji's injury marked the end of his swordsmanship career, and the loss of his purpose led to a life of drunkenness, earning him the nickname "the quitter." Despite this, Kenji's wife, Rin, continued to support him, recognizing his enduring passion. Following Sensei Yamamoto's death, a will declared that the next Sensei would be determined by a showdown between Kenji and Shintaro, leading Rin to dedicate herself to Kenji's redemption through rigorous training. The time has come for Kenji to confront Shintaro.

Director

Toshi Asaka

Writers

Toshi Asaka

Language

English

Country

Japan

Release date

5 March 2023

Budget

$500

Ensemble

Cast

• Mami Hanano

  Ma'am

• Daichi Hirahara

  MIta Kenji

• Yoshioka Hiromi

  Sokichi

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  Kohji Katoh

  Mr. Sato

• Michael Liu

  Student 03

• Yukko Ellie Onishi

  Mita Rin

• Kahori Saito

  Sensei's Wife

• Take Sanada

  Yakuza 05

• Yoshiya Sone

  Takeuchi Shintaro

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  Sosuke Tokuyama

  Sensei

• Hidenori Wagatsuma

  Yakuza

• Yojiro Yamanaka

  Saburo