These female samurai in anime excel in combat, be it through perfect technique, exceptional abilities, or sheer force of will ...

Bushido, the samurai code of honor ... gyms and swimming pools barring individuals with visible tattoos due to their historical association with the yakuza. In contemporary anime, tattooed characters ...

A Japanese anime professor, explores how its narratives intertwine with cultural, philosophical and religious traditions.

I have spent years studying and teaching Japanese anime , exploring how its narratives intertwine with cultural, ...

With “Demon Slayer” continuing its global success, it is an opportune time to examine how it intertwines Buddhist, Shinto and ...

I have spent years studying and teaching Japanese anime, exploring how its narratives ... signifying his unwavering spirit. Bushido, the samurai code of honor, underpins Rengoku’s character.

But one question seems to pop up more than any other – What’s the story behind his tattoos? And honestly, it’s no surprise. Brady is covered in ink from head to toe, with intricate designs that ...

Copyright 2025 The Associated Press. All Rights Reserved. A doctor, using a laser, removes tattoos from an ex-gang member deported from Los Angeles at a clinic in San ...

The word ‘samurai’ evokes the image of a noble warrior in medieval Japan, armed with two types of sword, and bound to a moral code underpinned by the values of honour, loyalty and sacrifice. The word ...

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While not technically an anime by its traditional definition (it was developed by French studio Blue Spirit alongside creators Michael Green and Amber Noizumi), it's to Blue Eye Samurai's credit ...