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Yes, the movie starring Tom Cruise called the Last Samurai holds many truths about the industrial revolution in Japan. After being intimidated by Commodore Perry the Japanese moved all their resources into capitalism and began building all kinds of factories and industries and to go along with all this modernization the emperor also mandated the end of the samurai class in Japanese society. Instead of having an elite class of warriors, the Japanese would turn towards a modernized military that drafts people from within he country instead of training a small group of elite warriors. When this first happened there were many groups like the one described in the movie who were against the modernization of Japan and who were ready to revolt against the emperor in order to save the nation. These rogue samurai, also known as ronin, were a notorious and large threat to the nation for the first few years after industrializing.
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∙ 12y agoMany, chief among them being the fact that there was no historical basis for Tom Cruise's character, he was simply invented in order to give the movie star power and therefore more money for production.
The movie also depicts Katsumoto (based on the real-life samurai Saigo Takamori) as using nothing but traditional methods of war and arms (swords, arrows, armour, etc). In reality, Takamori used modern strategies and weapons (guns, cannon, etc), and even died wearing western military garb.
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Did any Americans become Samurai?
No, since in 1600 the tokugawa shogunate made it impossible move between social ranks. peasents could not become samurai, they couldn't even legally carry swords. To become a samurai after 1600 you had to be born into the samurai
Are there any other higher rankings than a samurai?
yes there is higher rankings than a samurai. dont forget about the show gun and the empire.
How does a samurai show loyalty in Samurai's tale?
By fighting under any circumstances,by always being alongside him, agreeing with all of his lords decisions.
What is the highest ranking samurai?
There are six of the samuraiHere is the list from strongest to weakest1- the six samurai zanji because he destroys any monster he attacks2 the six samurai irou because he destroys any face down monster card3.the six samurai nishishi because he can attack twice in the same battle phase4.the six samurai yariza because he can attack anyone directly5.the six samurai kamon because he can destroy any face up spell or trap6. the six samurai yaichi because he destroys any face down spell or trap
Do any characters in samurai 7 kiss?
yes Kochero, and Kara
Who got an Oscar for soundtrack in last samurai?
No one. "The Last Samurai" wasn't nominated for any Academy Awards for music.
Any good movies about samurai and ninjas that dont have too much gore or love scenes but are still awesome?
In spite of starring Tom Cruise, the Last Samurai is a great film. Ken Watanabe is brilliant.
Would a merchant be able to sell raw silk to a samurai in the year 1636?
The samurai of the 17th century were not exactly the samurai we all think of when we look at movies like The Last Samurai or any of those classic films which Quentin Tarantino is such a fan. In fact the early 17th century began a class of Samurai which we call the Edo or Tokugawa period of the Samurai's history in which they moved from being the famed warriors of Japan and became more of a political/bureaucratic nobility. It was not uncommon at all for the Samurai of this period to purchase and wear fine silks and clothes of the highest quality.
Tom Cruise as Nathan Algren in The Last Samurai like any good Japanese warrior lived by the code of bushido which translated means?
The way of the warrior
Does six samurai magic and trap cards work for legendary six samurai monsters?
When a card refers to a 'Six Samurai' monster, it means any monster with the words "Six Samurai" in the name. Therefore those cards will affect monsters such as Hand of the Six Samurai, and the 'Legendary Six Samurai' monsters.
Name the heroine in the movie 'the horror movie'?
I don't know any movie with name 'the horror movie'. Antonia Beamish is the actress in 'the last horror movie'.
I am looking for an anime with a lot of action and preferably something with swords or martial arts any suggestions?
Samurai Champloo , Afro Samurai , Samurai 7 , Ninja Scroll , Street Fighter ,
Does Sango have a last name?
No. During the Feudal Era of Japan, only the aristocracy and samurai were allowed surnames (last names). Because Sango is not a member of any of these classes, she would not have a last name, similar to the other characters of the era, including Miroku, Kaede, and so on.
Did any Americans become Samurai?
No, since in 1600 the tokugawa shogunate made it impossible move between social ranks. peasents could not become samurai, they couldn't even legally carry swords. To become a samurai after 1600 you had to be born into the samurai
Will there be a movie about Percy Jackson and th last olimpian?
So far there has not been any allegations that there will be or there will not be any production of the book,Percy Jackson and The Last Olympian.
Are there any other higher rankings than a samurai?
yes there is higher rankings than a samurai. dont forget about the show gun and the empire.
How does a samurai show loyalty in Samurai's tale?
By fighting under any circumstances,by always being alongside him, agreeing with all of his lords decisions.
