Sources

Sources

I’m knee-deep in research for VIKINGS vs SAMURAI, crafting a world that’ll swallow you whole. And you know what? Research ain’t half bad—it’s a durn good time!
Nov
22
When the Raven Flies

When the Raven Flies

Immersing in Vikings and Samurai, I devoured films fast—then hit DVDLady for cult gems like When the Raven Flies. Chaos, grit, and a 22-second English caption lag!
3 min read
Nov
15
Humanity and Paper Balloons

Humanity and Paper Balloons

Humanity and Paper Balloons is Sadao Yamanaka’s gritty, subversive period drama. A tale where flawed, human characters battle oppressive power.
3 min read
Nov
08
Doctor Mœbius and Mister Gir

Doctor Mœbius and Mister Gir

Strolling into Nuclear Comics in San Diego, I picked up Alan Moore’s From Hell and Doctor Mœbius and Mister Gir—a book that explores Jean Giraud's duality and his life.
4 min read
Nov
01
Children of Ash and Elm

Children of Ash and Elm

VIKINGS vs SAMURAI needed serious research, so I devoured Viking and samurai lore. Neil Price’s Children of Ash and Elm brought the Vikings alive—brutal, complex, real.
4 min read
Oct
25
Hagbard and Signe

Hagbard and Signe

Hagbard and Signe is a visually stunning Viking tale of doomed love, honor, and vengeance, set against Iceland's raw, untamed landscapes.
4 min read
Oct
23
Tetsuo: The Iron Man

Tetsuo: The Iron Man

Caught Tetsuo: The Iron Man at the Digital Gym last night—67 minutes of pure cyberpunk body horror madness. Inspired my VIKINGS vs SAMURAI villain, Lord Tsukamoto!
4 min read
Oct
19
War and State Building in Medieval Japan

War and State Building in Medieval Japan

VIKINGS vs SAMURAI flipped my reading list, from sci-fi to hardcore history—samurai, Vikings, and the brutal reality of power, loyalty, and survival.
4 min read
Oct
18
Three Outlaw Samurai

Three Outlaw Samurai

Three Outlaw Samurai is Hideo Gosha’s gritty, no-nonsense debut, blending brutal action with a dark take on samurai honor and rebellion.
3 min read
Oct
11
Sword of the Beast

Sword of the Beast

Sword of the Beast is Gosha’s raw, gritty takedown of samurai honor, where survival trumps glory, and hypocrisy rules. A must-see jidaigeki classic.
3 min read
Oct
09
Akutō and Rural Conflict in Medieval Japan

Akutō and Rural Conflict in Medieval Japan

I hate Facebook, but niche groups like the Historical Ninjutsu and Samurai Warfare forum are gold. Akutō? Not chaos—strategic rebels shaping my VIKINGS vs SAMURAI.
3 min read