Director Hiroshi Inagaki's early version of the life and death of famed swordsman Sasaki Kojiro. Otani Tomoemon gives a brilliant performance as Sasaki Kojiro, who rises from humble beginnings to ...

Fast-forward to the 17th century, Sasaki Kojiro and Miyamoto Musashi had their famous sword duel in 1612 at Ganryujima, which sealed Musashi as the legendary samurai swordsman of all time.

The long-standing rival of Sasaki Kojiro. Musahi is also revered as one of Japan’s legendary swordsmen, known for surviving 60 duels undefeated, thanks to his unique two-sword technique that he ...