The Legendary Epic Reborn.
Features: DVD
Kambei and the rest of the samurai race toward the Capital, poised for their final showdown with Ukyo. Driving his men directly into the heart of the enemy, Kambei knows they must strike decisively before more innocent lives are lost. With a single blast, the Capital's devastating Main Cannon could level the entire village. In addition to the massive air-ship's arsenal, Ukyo has created a fleet of Nobuseri drones - a mindless army that follow his every command.Facing impossible odds and unavoidable sacrifice, the samurai know this battle will determine the fate of not only Kanna Village, but that of an entire nation. There is no turning back. With is futuristic but rustic atmosphere, well-developed characters, incredible CG animation and high production value, Samurai 7 is poised to be an instant classic. Contains episodes 24-26!
"One of the most essential DVDs of any anime collection." Anime Insider
"...a thoughtful, respectful and action-packed animated remake of Akira Kurosawa's classic..." Casimir Harlow, DVDActive
Editor's Note
Based on Japanese filmmaker Akira Kurosawa's legendary martial-arts epic SEVEN SAMURAI, the action-packed anime series SAMURAI 7 offers an anachronistic spin on the film's famous parable of vigilante justice. This time around, the story takes place in a futuristic feudal society ravaged by years of brutal warfare, where the lawless bandits terrorizing the rural countryside are a terrifying mutant amalgam of man and machine. One particularly poverty-stricken village decides to battle the mechanical menace by hiring a band of nomadic samurai for protection, resulting in a ragtag assemblage of masterful swordsmen with their fair share of personality quirks. Atmospheric and stylish, SAMURAI 7 does Kurosawa justice with topnotch storytelling and gorgeous animation rendered in a muted palette that evokes the source material's black-and-white cinematography yet remains completely vibrant and visionary. This collection includes the final three episodes in this innovative series, including "The Oaths," "The Last Battle," and "The Era's End."
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