Notes
Based on novels "Ikusagami Ten" and "Ikusagami Ji" by Shogo Imamura (published February 15, 2022 and May 16, 2023 by Kodansha).
Actor Junichi Okada also works as a producer and action choreographer for the drama series.
Cast
▪︎ Junichi Okada as Shujiro Saga
▪︎ Riho Yoshioka as Shino Saga
▪︎ Yumia Fujisaki as Futaba Katsuki
▪︎ Kaya Kiyohara as Iroha Kinugasa
▪︎ Masahiro Higashide as Kyojin Tsuge
▪︎ Hiroshi Tamaki as Ukyo Kikuomi
▪︎ Hideaki Ito as Bukotsu Kanjiya
▪︎ Shôta Sometani as Kocha Kamui
▪︎ Takayuki Yamada as Jinbe Ando
▪︎ Wataru Ichinose as Raizo Tachibana
▪︎ Taichi Saotome as Shikura Adashino
▪︎ Yûya Endô as Sansuke Gion
▪︎ Taiiku Okazaki as Jinroku Keage
▪︎ Jyo Kairi as Shinnosuke Sayama
▪︎ Kazunari Ninomiya as Enju
▪︎ Yasushi Fuchikami as Sakura
▪︎ Gaku Hamada as Toshiyoshi Kawaji
▪︎ Arata Iura as Toshimichi Okubo
▪︎ Tetsushi Tanaka as Hisoka Maejima
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Author|Post time 31-10-2025 08:48 PMFrom the mobile phone|Show all posts
The era of swords has come to an end, but the battle for survival is just beginning.
In Last Samurai Standing, 292 fallen samurai — facing poverty, a pandemic, and a new regime that has rendered them relics — are lured into a violent game called Kodoku, in which the last competitor left alive will claim a life-changing cash prize. Infused with a spirit and aesthetic unique to Japanese cinema, the series brings an emotional and thrilling chapter of history to life.
Producer, lead actor, and action choreographer Junichi Okada says he and screenwriter and director Michihito Fujii set out to “reimagine” the typical period piece. “My hidden goal was to create a new kind of period drama, one that’s also an action drama. ... Something made entirely in Japan, but made for the world,” he says. “It’s grounded in serious themes, but the characters are sharply drawn, and the story is truly entertaining.”
Author|Post time 31-10-2025 08:50 PMFrom the mobile phone|Show all posts
What is Last Samurai Standing about?
The story begins in Japan in 1878, 10 years after the glory days of the samurai. Stripped of their identity and status and no longer permitted even to carry swords, the samurai struggle to survive in this new era. As the wealth gap widens and a deadly cholera outbreak spreads, a chance at salvation arrives: an invitation to participate in a tournament for 100 billion yen. The battle begins in Kyoto and ends in Tokyo, but the catch is that only one player will survive. Who will endure the brutal journey, and who is the mastermind behind this mysterious and murderous game?
Author|Post time 31-10-2025 09:04 PMFrom the mobile phone|Show all posts
What historical terms would be helpful to know when watching Last Samurai Standing?
Edo Period: An era of Japanese history (1603–1868) when the country was ruled by the Tokugawa shogunate and feudal lords. It came to an end after the Boshin War, which gave way to the Meiji Restoration.
Boshin War: The first major clash between the shogunate and imperial forces fought from 1868 to 1869, which ended the Edo period and ushered in the Meiji Restoration. Shujiro, Last Samurai Standing’s protagonist, fought in the Battle of Toba–Fushimi during the civil conflict.
Kodoku: The term refers to a ritual from Japanese folklore, in which insects are sealed in a jar to fight to the death; the surviving insect, believed to carry toxic power, is then used in dark magic. It’s also the name of the deadly game at the heart of this story. To win it, participants must travel from Kyoto to Tokyo within a month, passing through seven checkpoints. At each, they must present a specific number of wooden tags, earned by killing others.
Meiji Restoration: The restoration of imperial control in 1868, which marked the end of the Tokugawa shogunate’s 265-year rule. The new Meiji government launched rapid modernization reforms, abolishing the feudal system and stripping samurai of their privileges. Unable to adapt, many former samurai fell into poverty. This is the historical period in which Last Samurai Standing is set.
Tenryu-ji: A historic Zen temple in Kyoto and now a UNESCO World Heritage Site. In the late 1800s, it was used as a military base by the Chōshū Domain during its conflict with Tokugawa forces, a pivotal moment in the fall of the shogunate and a symbolic starting point of the Meiji Restoration. Kodoku kicks off at this significant site.
Tōkaidō route: The most important of the five routes of the Edo period, connecting Kyoto to what is now Tokyo. In Kodoku, players follow this path, reporting to checkpoints in historic post towns (or shukuba) with the required number of tags to proceed.
Tokugawa shogunate: The military government of Japan during the Edo period (1603–1868), which ended with the Meiji Restoration.
Shukuba: Post towns located along Japan’s major travel routes. During the Edo period, they were hubs of civilian and samurai travel and offered lodging, food, and courier services. The Tōkaidō route alone included 53 such towns across roughly 300 miles.
Samurai: The ruling military class of feudal Japan. The samurai served feudal lords in exchange for stipends, social status, and opportunities to hold administrative and bureaucratic roles during the Edo period. Their status was eliminated under Meiji reforms, and by 1878, sword-carrying was outlawed.
Author|Post time 14-11-2025 09:00 PMFrom the mobile phone|Show all posts
Edited by Rahah at 16-11-2025 07:52 PM
Shujiro, salah sorang Samurai yang survived... selepas Boshin War ada polisi baru pada Samurai... bila sword kena banned, effect privilege & employment... masa tu jugak ada wabak Cholera... wife & anak perempuan dia kena... anak dia meninggal...
One day Shujiro ada terbaca 1 flyer pasal martial arts tournament kat Tenryuji Temple in Kyoto... hadiah 100k yen... dia join game ni sebab perlukan duit untuk selamatkan wife dia...
Game : Kodoku...
Game Rules...
1. Participants destination is Tokyo...
2. Participants must pass through all 7 checkpoints...
3. If participants do not have enough points, they cannot proceed to the next town..
4. Participants must not speak of this game to anyone...
5. Participants must arrive in Tokyo in one month...
6. Withdrawing from the game is forbidden... if your wooden tag is removed from your neck for ten counts, it will be considered withdrawal...
7. Anyone who break the rules will be punished accordingly...
Total 292 participants...
1 wooden tag = 1 point...
Nak keluar dari Tenryuji Temple kena ada at least 2 points... final checkpoints, di Tokyo kena ada 30 points...
Author|Post time 14-11-2025 09:04 PMFrom the mobile phone|Show all posts
Edited by Rahah at 14-11-2025 09:14 PM
Shujiro ada tolong sorang budak perempuan... Futaba Katsuki ni join game Kodoku sebab mak dia... diorang berdua dah lepas 1 checkpoint... nervous betul kat depan pintu gate temple tu... masing2 dah rupa zombie... keluar gate fight lagi...
Author|Post time 15-11-2025 11:51 AMFrom the mobile phone|Show all posts
Edited by Rahah at 15-11-2025 01:13 PM
Adeh... annoying betul... hidup lagi Bukotsu ni... salah sorang contestant yang power... sebelum ni dia fight dengan Shujiro tapi Futaba selamatkan Shujiro... Shujiro masa ni masih struggle nak fight guna pedang...
Sorang lagi Gentosai... nampak macam misteri... dia ni lagi la power... berapa minit jer fight, pihak lawan dah K.O...
Flashback, mak Futaba jaga budak2 yang dah kehilangan parents disebabkan Cholera... tapi budak2 ni pun kena termasuk mak Futaba...
Finally lepas struggle dengan PTSD, Shujiro dah boleh pegang pedang macam biasa... sebelum ni gigil2 sebab trauma selepas last war...
Author|Post time 15-11-2025 07:19 PMFrom the mobile phone|Show all posts
Edited by Rahah at 16-11-2025 09:54 AM
Iols suka Iroha... she is cool...
Suka sebab ada watak perempuan sebagai salah sorang strong fighter... Zaman dulu ada sesetengah lelaki berfikiran kolot, anggap perempuan ni weak & sekadar entertainment jer... tapi dia bolayan je dengan komen2 tu... kemunculan Iroha jadi pelindung pada Futaba... sebab dia tak terer martial arts lagi... backstory Iroha ada kaitan dengan Shujiro...
Author|Post time 16-11-2025 10:32 AMFrom the mobile phone|Show all posts
Edited by Rahah at 22-11-2025 08:37 PM
Done watching... ending cliffhanger...
No wonder 6 episode jer... ni baru Chapter 1...
Semua fighting scene memang epic... termasuk fight between Shujiro vs Bukotsu ... Iroha, Shikura & Sansuke vs Gentosai...
One of the best action series... iols suka semua fighting scene dalam citer ni... storyline pun interesting... character' s backstory... siapa mastermind... apa reason dia organize game Kodoku... the VIPs... political/government side... cinematography...
Post time 27-10-2025 10:12 PM
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