What is The Samurai?
The Samurai is a film first released in 1987. Catalogued under Animation, Action, Comedy.
- Type
- Film
- Year
- 1987
- Status
- Released
- Runtime
- 45 minutes
- Release date
- Nov 1, 1987
- Studios
- TBS, CBS / Sony Group, Suna Kobo
- Genres
- Animation, Action, Comedy
- Updated
At a glance
- Rating
- ★ TMDB users: 3.8/10
- Episode runtime
- ~45 minutes
- Status
- Released
- Networks
- TBS, CBS / Sony Group, Suna Kobo
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The Samurai is a film first released in 1987. Catalogued under Animation, Action, Comedy. Produced and broadcast by TBS, CBS / Sony Group, Suna Kobo. Current status: Released.
Should you watch it?
“A devoted teenage samurai faces ninja twins who exploit his unique weakness.”
- features high school martial arts action
- includes a comedic plot about overcoming an unusual weakness
- short runtime
- synopsis cuts off before the full story concludes
Watch it if you are looking for an action comedy about a young samurai facing an unusual challenge from ninja sisters.
The film contains comedic thematic elements involving teenage characters and a distinct weakness related to the female body.
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Who is the main character of The Samurai?
The main character is sixteen-year-old high school student Takeshi Chimatsuri.
What is Takeshi's goal in life?
He has devoted his life to being a master samurai like his father was.
Who challenges Takeshi?
The Toki twins, two ninja sisters he has known since childhood, issue him a challenge to take back their family dagger.
What is Takeshi's weakness?
His one weakness is the fear of the naked female body.
Who helps Takeshi prepare for the challenge?
He undergoes special training from his classmates Atsuko and Torai, and his teacher Miss Ayatsugi.
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