Afro Samurai

  • Yamato Legend of the Samurai Sword
    According to the sword smiths of the Yamato Province, the first Katana was forged in 700 AD by Amakuni. Amakuni was the head of the sword smiths, employed to make swords for the emperor and his army. Amakuni was always on good terms with the emperor. However, one day as the emperor passed by Amakuni and his son, the emperor did not nod to Amakuni. Amakuni thought this was strange until he noticed the swords of the emperor's army. Nearly half of the soldier's swords were broken. Amakuni and his Read More...
  • Meet the Universal Hero - Samurai Jack
    The Samurai Jack cartoons may quite easily be catalogued as "weird". The dramatic accent is of a clear Asian origin, while the storyline and plot development are a blend of US and European cartoon styles. Samurai Jack was sent away, as a boy, to train in the disciplines of the samurai, when the evil Aku conquered his homeland. As an adult, Samurai Jack was sent away into a distant future by a time-travel portal. The "Samurai Jack" cartoons observe our hero as he journeys through strange universe Read More...
  • Samurai Swords - Technically a Misnomer
    The Samurai Sword is unique in it’s appearance. There is perhaps, no more recognizable weapon than that of the Samurai Sword. It’s long slender blade with a history of discipline and honor in the form of the “Bushido” or their ethical code, coupled with the fine craftsmanship, is reason enough to make this a highly sought after weapon and work of art. The term “Samurai Sword” is a misnomer however. The Samurai Sword has become synonymous with the Samurai’s sword the “Katana” with it’s shorte Read More...
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