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!
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
Oct
04
Chushingura

Chushingura

Chushingura is a visually stunning samurai epic that delves into honor, loyalty, and sacrifice, making it more than just a sword-swinging tale.
3 min read
Sep
27
Erik the Conqueror

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.
4 min read
Sep
20
When the Last Sword is Drawn

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.
3 min read
Sep
13
Prince Valiant

Prince Valiant

The comic strip swashbuckler Hollywood tried to turn into a classic—and failed spectacularly!
4 min read