Star Wars Visions artwork Yes, I am one of those crazy people who still enjoys Star Wars. I loved it as a kid growing up, and I love the new stuff that has been coming out recently, especially Star Wars Visions. Released on Disney+ on September 22, 2021, this analogy series has brand new stories to tell and have … Continue reading ‘Visions’ of Samurai
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Christmas in Sengoku Japan
"Merī kurisumasu"! It is undisputed that Christmas is the number one most celebrated holiday worldwide. While it is a staple for many Christians, the holiday is also celebrated in areas where Christianity is not as prominent. Japan is one of these examples. While there is a Christian population in the country, Christmas actually looks more … Continue reading Christmas in Sengoku Japan
The Legend of the Sanada 10 Braves
Film poster for Sanada 10 Braves The Siege of Ōsaka Castle was the last stand for the Toyotomi clan against the new shogunate which Tokugawa Ieyasu established in 1603. It was the final chance for the Toyotomi to take back the country and they had a number of samurai willing to help. One of them was … Continue reading The Legend of the Sanada 10 Braves
Other Sekigahara Sideshows
Map of Japan before Sekigahara Sekigahara was not just the battle that was fought on October 21, 1600. There were campaigns in the north and south and all over the main island of Honshū. Unfortunately, since Sekigahara gets all the attention from historians, many of these other battles and sieges get set aside. Research on … Continue reading Other Sekigahara Sideshows
Sengoku Hauntings: Hitobashira
Monument to the victims of hitobashira at the Jomon Tunnel On May 16, 1968, the Tokachi Earthquake hit northern Japan, registering as an 8.3 magnitude on the Richter scale. It caused a significant amount of damage and triggered a tsunami. One of the structures that was damaged by the earthquake was the Jomon Tunnel, which … Continue reading Sengoku Hauntings: Hitobashira
The Kyūshū Sekigahara Campaign
Tachibana Muneshige official artwork from Samurai Warriors 4 The Kyūshū Sekigahara Campaign were a series of sieges fought mainly between the Tachibana clan of Kyūshū, who sided with the Western Army, and various generals from the Eastern Army. This campaign tends to get pushed to the side when talking about the Sekigahara Campaign as a whole, … Continue reading The Kyūshū Sekigahara Campaign
Siege of Ueda, 1600
Ueda Castle Forces: Sanada (Western Army) vs. Tokugawa (Eastern Army) Numbers: 2,000 (Sanada)/38,000 (Tokugawa) Casualties: Unknown The Siege of Ueda was a battle that took place just days before the Battle of Sekigahara, which took place on October 21, 1600. The battle was fought between the Sanada clan, at least the part of the clan that sided with … Continue reading Siege of Ueda, 1600
‘Samurai Warriors’ (anime) Review
Poster for the Samurai Warriors anime WARNING!: SPOILERS AHEAD! Samurai Warriors, the anime, came about for the tenth anniversary of the Koei franchise by the same name. Released in 2014, this thirteen episode anime show is supposed to follow the Sanada brothers story that players can play in the game Samurai Warriors 4, the game the anime is … Continue reading ‘Samurai Warriors’ (anime) Review
‘Samurai Warriors 5’ (Demo) Review
Game poster for Samurai Warriors 5 Note: I plan to do a review on the full game in the future. This is just for the demo that was released on July 20, 2021 for fans to try before they bought the game. Only the first two levels of the Oda Story will be discussed in … Continue reading ‘Samurai Warriors 5’ (Demo) Review
‘Kicho & Nobunaga 2nd Edition: Revised and Expanded’ Review
Book cover for 2nd Edition While doing the review for Kicho & Nobunaga, I found out that the author has since came out with a second edition. I was curious now: what was so different about this edition than the last book? Well, for starters, the first book is only 152 pages long while the second increased … Continue reading ‘Kicho & Nobunaga 2nd Edition: Revised and Expanded’ Review