64 Epic Samurai Movie Collection

When a brutal beheading occurs at the hands of the shogun's illegitimate son, nomadic swordsman Nemuri Kyoshiro (Raizô Ichikawa) becomes embroiled in a series of sword fights after being wrongly accused of the crime. Simultaneously, the head-chopper's mother plots to…

A seemingly harmless remark during a weapons check deeply offends the low-ranking samurai Shinpachi, sparking a confrontation with his superior. The argument escalates into a fatal duel, triggering political repercussions that endanger the clan. Subsequently, deemed mentally unstable by a…

In a rural village, Ichi becomes involved in the lives of a mother and her son at a remote inn. As the mother dies, she asks Ichi to take her child to his father, a gifted artist living outside town.…

In Edo, a blind masseuse named Zatoichi becomes entangled in the dangerous world of yakuza gangs and rivalries. While giving massages at a hot spring, his impressive martial arts skills attract the attention of a vengeful crime boss, leading to…

An assassin is shot by her employer, Bill, and other members of their group. However, she survives the attack and begins planning her revenge.

Kenshin has found peace living with Kaoru and his friends when he's asked for help by the Meiji government. Makoto Shishio, once an assassin like Kenshin, was betrayed and left for dead. He survived and is now in Kyoto, gathering…

Shishio sets out on an ironclad ship with the goal of overthrowing the government. To prevent this, Kenshin trains with his former master to master his ultimate technique.

Set in feudal Japan, this period drama follows a ruthless Daimyo whose cruel actions go unpunished due to his powerful connections. When an innocent couple is murdered and a loyal vassal protests, the Daimyo's position only strengthens. Driven by a…

The shogun's heir finds himself targeted by assassins, forcing him to fight for survival. He gains crucial support from a band of seven warriors, united under a powerful leader.

Following the end of the Bakumatsu war in 1868, Kenshin Himura, a former assassin, journeys across Japan wielding his sword reversed. He dedicates himself to protecting the vulnerable, striving to do so without taking lives.

In 1860s Japan, members of the Mito clan undertake a perilous mission, secretly approaching Edo Castle through the Sakurada Gate. Burdened by the consequences of the Ansei Purge, a devastating period in their history, they seek out Naosuke Ii of…

This film explores the bond between a young blind samurai and his wife. When his honor is challenged, she makes a profound sacrifice to protect him.

In a remote desert settlement, Ouyang Feng acts as a go-between for skilled swordsmen and those seeking revenge. Exiled from society for five years, he finds solace in storytelling rather than bitterness. Each night, Ouyang narrates tales of love, bravery,…

During the Edo period, a masterless samurai (ronin) is tasked with waiting at a mountain pass. He stops at an inn where he encounters a diverse group of people, including a gang planning to steal shogunate gold passing through. When…

"The Forty-Seven Ronin," set in 1701-2, recounts the story of the Asano clan's destruction and the subsequent revenge of their former samurai. Lord Asano was deliberately provoked into drawing his sword within the Shogun's palace, a capital offense. The new…

Two good-natured samurai find themselves on opposing sides of a feud sparked by Lord Asano's men and the family of Lord Kira, a conflict that ultimately fueled the legendary revenge of the 47 Ronin.

During a time of conflict between rival groups for control of a village, Zatoichi, a blind masseur with a hidden talent for swordsmanship and gambling, finds himself drawn into the struggle. When he learns a yakuza gang has taken over…

Zatoichi returns to a village tied to his past. A year prior, he killed Hirate, a formidable opponent, an event that deeply affected him. Now, his past resurfaces with the arrival of a skilled swordsman – a former love rival…

"Samurai Spy" follows Sasuke Sarutobi, a samurai longing for peace in post-war Japan under the Tokugawa shogunate. His hopes are shattered when his superior, Tatewaki Koriyama, betrays the shogun and joins a rival clan, plunging the warrior world into turmoil.…

Sword of the Beast follows Gennosuke, a talented but minor samurai, whose life unravels when he's wrongly accused of involvement in a plot that leads to a minister's assassination. His former allies betray him, shattering his honor, and he flees…

Kanemi Sanzaemon is a skilled swordsman haunted by his past. Three years prior, he killed Renko, the mistress of the powerful daimyo Tabu Ukyou. Surprisingly, he received a light sentence and was released after a year, returning to his clan.…

Zatoichi, a master swordsman seeking peace, returns to his hometown. He finds the village still haunted by its past. His attempt at tranquility is disrupted when he's drawn into a complicated relationship between two strong-willed people. Old enemies from Zatoichi’s…

In 1159 Japan, during a violent uprising, samurai Moritō risks everything to protect the beautiful Kesa. Their lives intertwine amidst the chaos, sparking a strong affection in Moritō. His happiness is shattered when he learns Kesa is already married. This…

A samurai, struggling financially, accepts a village’s plea for protection. The village is threatened by bandits, so the samurai assembles six companions to train the villagers in self-defense. In return, the villagers supply the soldiers with food.

This is a story of betrayal and revenge, centered on Gengobe, an honorable samurai whose life is destroyed by a geisha and her husband's deceit. As his world falls apart, Gengobe becomes driven by a desire for vengeance that challenges…

In feudal Japan, a masterless samurai named Sanjuro Kuwabatake arrives in a village where two businessmen, Tazaemon (a silk merchant) and Tokuemon (a sake merchant), are competing for control of the local gambling business. Sanjuro becomes their bodyguard, secretly manipulating…

Kiba, a wandering samurai known for his fierce independence and strict code of honor, arrives at a village and agrees to protect a beautiful, blind woman from a dangerous scheme. The plot's agents send another samurai, Sana, to challenge Kiba…

Set in feudal Japan, where foreign trade is forbidden, a determined man arrives at a remote inn – the secret base of a smuggling ring. He carries stolen money, hoping to ransom his beloved who is being forced into prostitution.

In a desolate town, two swordsmen are drawn into a brewing clan war. One, formerly a farmer, aspires to be a samurai; the other, a disgraced ex-samurai, now lives in hiding. As they navigate the conflict, they discover the ruthless…

In feudal Japan, warlords Kagetora and Takeda are locked in a struggle for power. The two samurai leaders relentlessly chase each other across the land, clashing in large-scale battles of cavalry and foot soldiers. Kagetora, who is younger and less…

Samurai Kanichiro Yoshimura struggles to provide for his wife and children with his clan's meager pay. Driven by love for his family, he makes the difficult decision to leave his small town for the city in search of better-paying work.

A woman relentlessly pursues the assassins who attacked her and threatened her unborn child. Systematically, she eliminates those connected to the killers, working her way through a list of targets. Her final objective is to confront and kill Bill.

In 17th-century Japan, a strict social hierarchy determines a person's life. Miyamoto, born into poverty, yearns to rise above his low status and become a samurai. He relentlessly seeks training from a renowned swordsman, who agrees to teach him despite…

Takezo, a celebrated fencer who trained throughout Japan, returns to Kyoto and finds Otsu waiting for him. He's then challenged at the city's top fencing academy. Takezo bravely faces staged attacks from the academy's students, all while developing complex relationships…

A former knight named Takezo is recruited by Japan's Shogun as a teacher and vassal. He declines the offer, choosing instead a quiet life farming vegetables near a village. Two women, Otsu and Akemi, follow him there, both drawn to…

Set in feudal Japan, the mother of a young lord's heir is kidnapped by her husband's powerful and controlling father. This forces the husband into a difficult choice: accept the injustice or risk the anger of those in power who…

During the final years of the Japanese Shogunate, Ryunosuke is a highly skilled swordsman who expertly maneuvers the complex political scene. He kills without hesitation, driven by habit rather than morality. This detached existence begins to unravel him, threatening his…

This acclaimed samurai film tells the story of a thief who is forced to impersonate a powerful, elderly warlord to shield him from enemies. When the warlord dies unexpectedly, the generals must accept the thief as their new leader. He…

Yuki's life is defined by a thirst for vengeance. Her family was nearly destroyed when she was born, as a brutal criminal group subjected her mother to horrific abuse. After surviving the kidnapping and a prison sentence, her mother spends…

When his fiancée attempts suicide, a salaryman begins to tell the story of his family. He recounts a history of generations who endured hardship and made sacrifices for the benefit of their demanding masters.

During a time of political turmoil and economic hardship, a masterless samurai seeks money. He joins forces with the powerful Tosa clan and its shrewd, ruthless leader, Takechi. But the alliance turns out to be a dangerous trap, as Takechi…

In a society built on courage and integrity, a young warrior-in-training sets out on a surprising quest to reclaim a valuable stolen sword. He teams up with his quirky friends, each skilled but often clumsy, and together they must overcome…

In Kurosawa's "Sanjuro," Toshiro Mifune is the charismatic antihero Sanjuro, moving through a world filled with lies and schemes. A sequel to "Yojimbo," the film follows Sanjuro as a seasoned samurai who encounters a group of young, idealistic warriors. They…

Inspired by Shakespeare's "Macbeth," Akira Kurosawa's film updates the story to feudal Japan, set among samurai warriors bound by honor and loyalty. Two samurai, Washizu and Miki, travel to their lord's castle and encounter a supernatural being who reveals their…

Zatoichi undertakes a difficult journey to protect a young girl from danger, facing many challenges. He's caught in the middle of a violent gang war and has no allies. But, driven by his strong sense of justice, he continues his…

Tsugumo Hanshirō, a retired samurai facing unemployment and isolation, seeks permission from the esteemed House of Iyi to commit ritual suicide (seppuku) and find someone to assist him. A senior counselor doubts Hanshirō’s motives, questioning if his desire for a…

In a society bound by tradition, a celebrated samurai warrior is haunted by past failures. Burdened by guilt over a previous tragedy he couldn't stop, he now confronts the possibility of another massacre. Driven by his inner conflict and sense…

A masked woman, the Shogun's daughter, seeks revenge on a samurai who witnessed her disfigurement. She dispatches ninja assassins and meticulously plans ambushes to kill him, but her efforts repeatedly fail.

At the close of the 19th century, low-ranking samurai Seibei Iguchi faces hardship as a widower supporting his two daughters and aging mother. His life changes when Tomoe, a childhood friend, returns. Yet, as the feudal system collapses, Seibei is…

A masterless samurai, seeking only oblivion, finds himself drawn into the dangerous world of the Forgotten Eight, a ruthless band of ronin embroiled in a brutal clan conflict over control of local brothels.

In the waning days of the Japanese civil war, a group of dishonored samurai, known as ronin, residing in Edo's entertainment district, seek to restore their reputations. They do so by protecting a brothel from a ruthless militia determined to…

Kansuke Yamamoto, a samurai, envisions a unified and peaceful Japan. He becomes Takeda's retainer, persuading the lord of Kai to assassinate the lord of Suwa and take the Suwa lord's widow, Princess Yu, as a concubine. Kansuke then convinces Princess…

A young samurai, deeply committed to honor, discovers his unwavering principles set him apart from his fellow warriors, making him increasingly vulnerable. To protect those around him, he accepts exile for a year, believing it will earn him back the…

Heavy rains cause a river to flood, trapping a group of travelers in a remote country inn. As the storm persists, tensions begin to escalate among those confined within.

Sixteen years after the legendary revenge of the Forty-seven Ronin – samurai from the Ako domain who avenged their lord before taking their own lives – Kichiemon Terasaka (Koichi Sato), the only survivor, journeys across Japan. He seeks out the…

O-Shin, a young woman working in a brothel, helps a samurai escape his enemies one night. Despite warnings from her coworkers, especially Kikuno and the brothel owner, O-Shin falls in love with the samurai.

This road movie, set in feudal Japan, follows a samurai and his two servants – including the loyal Genpachi – on an eventful journey. They meet various people from the time: a persistent police officer chasing a clever thief, a…

"Assassination" explores a turbulent time in Japanese history as the arrival of four foreign warships in Edo Bay sparks civil unrest and threatens the Tokugawa Shogunate. The film follows Hachiro Kiyokawa, a skilled but directionless samurai, as he navigates the…

In Edo-period Japan, a samurai unexpectedly journeys to modern-day Japan and encounters a divorced woman and her son. He quickly finds himself drawn to the art of baking pastries.

Following the death of the second Tokugawa Shogun, rumors of poisoning spread as powerful retainers plot to install his son, Iemitsu, as the new ruler. But Iemitsu's speech impediment and a birthmark damage his image, sparking a fierce competition with…

In feudal Japan, Shingo's mother was an assassin executed for killing her lord's concubine. Years later, his adopted family is murdered to protect this secret. Possessing an unparalleled swordsmanship skill, Shingo becomes a masterless samurai driven by a desire for…

Okuni, a woman of noble birth, journeys across Japan with Gohei, a samurai who serves her. They are tracking Tomonojo, the person who murdered Okuni's husband and Gohei's lord. They must find and kill Tomonojo before they can return home…

Wandering samurai Shiba becomes involved in a village's struggle against its harsh magistrate after joining peasants who have kidnapped his daughter. He allies with two former guards, Sakura and Kikyo, forming an unlikely group united by a desire for justice…

The first film in the Lone Wolf and Cub series, adapted from Kazuo Koike's acclaimed manga, tells the origin story of Ogami Itto and his son Daigoro. Itto, a respected Shogunate executioner, is wrongly accused of betrayal by the powerful…