GameSpot may get a commission from retail offers. Like its predecessor, Way of the Samurai 2 depicts a fascinating period of history in a unique fashion. In the game, you play as a masterless samurai ...

A poster designed by Peter Strausfeld for Akira Kurosawa's 1954 drama "Seven Samurai" starring Toshiro Mifune. The Samurai existed from the 12th century until the Meiji era in the late 1800s, which ...

There’s something magical about the samurai fantasy—the discipline, the honor, the razor-sharp duels under falling cherry blossoms. We’ve seen it in Kurosawa films, in anime, and in epic tales of lone ...

What is it about the samurai that captivates Westerners? The armor and swords, the reverent attitude and the reputation for supreme competence in warfare are all pretty impressive, but they don’t get ...

The final room showcases the ninja and their role in feudal Japanese society. You’ll learn about the multi-purpose nature of ...