NEW YORK - Few movies have been more influential than "Seven Samurai," an existential action film directed by Akira Kurosawa that, at longer than three hours, seemingly muscled its way into existence.

Afro Samurai and Mugen are two sides of the same coin, two warriors searching for vengeance with their swords at the ready. Though to be honest, their personalities could not be more different as Afro ...

The Way of the Samurai games are designed for multiple runs. Way of the Samurai 3 gave players all of the weapons and money they earned. Acquire’s next game goes a step forward. Way of the Samurai 4 ...

Life as a samurai wasn’t all swashbuckling exploits, sword fights and the like. There was the paperwork. And home life, with a senile mother and two young daughters to look after. Job security? This ...

Teachers are encouraged to read “Medieval Japan: An Introductory Essay,” by historian Ethan Segal, prior to conducting this lesson. The introductory essay may also be assigned to students with ...

Following the critical and commercial success of "Ghost of Tsushima," a video game centered on the Mongol invasions of Japan, Sucker Punch Productions has announced a follow-up: "Ghost of Yotei." Set ...

He is Afro Samurai, so named for his sweeping, gorgeous 'fro swaying in Japanese breeze, like so much tousled cherry blossoms. This samurai aims to avenge the death of his father, beheaded in front of ...

Japan is a place that many wanderlusters dreams of visiting, and it's totally understandable. Travelers want to feel the energy of Shibuya Crossing in Tokyo, stroll through the unique and walkable ...

Genndy Tartakovsky's "Samurai Jack" was unlike anything on Cartoon Network in the 2000s. It wasn't zany like "Ed, Edd n Eddy." It didn't have a kid protagonist like "The Grim Adventures of Billy & ...