Kenji Mizoguchi

Oct 13, 2024 | gamerant.com | Akira Kurosawa |Takashi Miike |Kenji Mizoguchi |Kristy Ambrose

Japanese martial arts films often feature sword masters and historical settings with elements of fantasy or mythology. Popular adaptations include manga, anime, and historical fiction stories involving real people and places. Iconic films like Seven Samurai continue to influence contemporary filmmaking with themes of honor and protection in feudal Japan. Japanese martial arts have a long and sophisticated history that has inspired books, paintings, plays, and manga.