Rônin-gai

Forget what those naysayers spout about Rônin-gai being a dull Kurosawa knock-off. Directors Kazuo Kuroki and Masahiro Makino’s flick is a hidden gem! It’s not your typical samurai saga — it’s gritty, it’s raw, it’s real. Disgraced ronin drown their sorrows in sake, their honor shattered like glass. The action ain’t half bad either. One samurai takes a whack in the nuts — always hilarious, right? And who knew an umbrella could be so damn useful in a fight? But it’s the little moments that hit you in the gut — the samurai turned noodle chef, the camaraderie in the sake bar. It’s a slice of life, a window into the soul of a culture grappling with loss and redemption. So, don’t just take my word for it — watch it, soak it in, and tell me I’m wrong.

“Even though I quit being a samurai, I still fight every day. It people say my noodles are good, I win. But when they’re lousy, I lose.”