Add Yahoo as a preferred source to see more of our stories on Google. I spoke with both Thomas and Jones about crafting Yasuke’s story and how they approached mixing fantasy with facts about the most ...

Episode 1 of HBO's Song of the Samurai begins Hijikata Toshizo's journey to becoming a member of the legendary Shinsengumi, ...

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 ...

Samurai warriors may be best known in the United States from movies and video games, but a more authentic and nuanced view of their legacy and culture is being presented in “The Art of the Samurai” at ...

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 ...

A remarkable exhibition at London’s British Museum traces the 1,000-year history, evolution and influence of Japan’s famed warrior class.

The life of a samurai is filled with uncertainty and danger. Therefore, it was essential that he developed a certain amount of psychological resilience to maintain balance when things spun out of ...

GameSpot may get a commission from retail offers. It might seem like the fighting game market of the current day is crowded with games looking to stand out, but it’s nothing compared to the early '90s ...

Netflix’s new anime series Yasuke is LeSean Thomas’ ode to anime jidaigeki, or Japanese historical fantasy. Based on the life of the only recorded African samurai in Japanese history, the six-episode ...