- In 2006, it was the 45th anniversary of director Yoji Yamada's filming, and the 110th anniversary of the founding of Shochiku Corporation. For this reason, on the eve of the film's release, Shochiku held a special commemorative event;
- There is very little historical data on the custom of testing poison by junior samurai before the lord's meal. So the crew didn't have much to refer to. Therefore, the utensils and props are obtained through repeated discussions and research. Kazuko Kurosawa, who is in charge of costume design, also specially designed the costumes of relevant personnel;
- The music of the film is played by Western instruments such as cello, violin, and harp, and Japanese instruments such as shakuhachi, pipa, and sheng. In addition, gongs and tambourines are added to the song as embellishments;
- The climax of the final duel was filmed on the banks of the Oi River in Shizuoka Prefecture. Director Yamada cared about the wind, photographer Naganuma cared about the sun, and the film crew was able to start shooting after a long wait ;
- Mayumi Yamazaki used to be the heroine of the Moon Group and Star Group of the Takarazuka Theatre Company of Japan. After retiring from the Takarazuka Theatre Company in August 2005, she switched to performing in Noh music in Japan. The film is Mayumi Yamazaki's screen debut;
- The music producer for the film is Japanese musician Tomita Isao. Another identity of Tomita Isao is an important member of Japan's largest gang organization, Yamaguchi-gumi .
- During filming, Kimura Takuya worked hard to figure out what it was like to be a blind samurai, often staying on set to study even when he wasn't part of the scene .
Love and Honor behind the scenes gags
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Extended Reading
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Bret 2022-03-19 09:01:10
[The final chapter of the Samurai Samurai by Yamada Yoji is the most indifferent part of the samurai spirit. Such conflicts can be established in any context, so it is not surprising that Kimura Takuya can control this image well 】
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Madeline 2022-04-23 07:04:48
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Shinnojo Mimura: Be resolved you will both die. In that lies victory. Life lies in resolve for death.