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.
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.
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.
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.
Chushingura
Chushingura is a visually stunning samurai epic that delves into honor, loyalty, and sacrifice, making it more than just a sword-swinging tale.
Erik the Conqueror
Erik the Conqueror is a bold, blood-soaked Viking adventure by Mario Bava. Packed with betrayal, epic battles, and striking visuals, it’s a hidden gem of Italian cinema.
When the Last Sword is Drawn
When the Last Sword is Drawn is a gut-wrenching tale of a samurai torn between honor and family, battling to survive as Japan’s old ways crumble around him.
Prince Valiant
The comic strip swashbuckler Hollywood tried to turn into a classic—and failed spectacularly!
Bandits vs. Samurai Squadron
In Bandits vs. Samurai Squadron, Hideo Gosha blends film noir with jidai geki, crafting a genre-bending masterpiece of heists, revenge, and societal critique.
How to Train Your Dragon
Researching VIKINGS vs. SAMURAI means binge-watching films like How to Train Your Dragon. Vikings with Scottish accents? Sure, why not.
