Evolution of Koryu with the Taisha-ryu Sword School The Shogunate 2024-10-20 | Evolution of Koryu with the Taisha-ryu Sword School
Warlord: Awaji - First Look | Nanbokucho Warfare Game! The Shogunate 2024-10-02 | In this video we explore the demo for Warlord: Awaji, an upcoming indie samurai game set during Japan's violent 14th century!Check out more about Warlord: Awaji!Warlord: Awaji Steam Page store.steampowered.com/app/3123060/Warlord_AwajiDarkmatter Games X/Twitter https://x.com/darkmattergmsDarkmatter Games Website darkmattergames.comMy interview with Matthew and Thomas Conlan: youtube.com/watch?v=3cQ5nZfT5cA-------------------------------------------------------------------------Music:"Warzone" by Anno Domini Beats-------------------------------------------------------------------------Social Media:Facebook: facebook.com/theshogunateyoutubeTwitter: twitter.com/ShogunateTheSupport the channel on Patreon! patreon.com/theshogunateyt?fan_landing=true#Samurai #Japan #History
Ghost of Yōtei - History and Speculation The Shogunate 2024-09-25 | We finally have our first trailer for the upcoming sequel to Ghost of Tsushima. This time we are traveling to Hokkaido in the newly announced "Ghost of Yōtei"! In this video we dive into some of the history of the setting and get into a bit of speculation.Watch the trailer:youtu.be/7z7kqwuf0a8?si=WgoXzH9hZxLFnhhnThe Truth About Female Samurai: youtube.com/watch?v=Ny5gcATrdfwMy review for Ghost of Tsushima:youtu.be/HNrOs2ic6fM?si=xYIQg5EbIw6dKH4_Music:"Cattle" by Telecasted.Social Media:Facebook: facebook.com/theshogunateyoutubeTwitter: twitter.com/ShogunateTheSupport the channel on Patreon! patreon.com/theshogunateyt?fan_landing=true#Samurai #Game #ghostofyotei
Samurai Sourcebook - Interview with Historian Thomas Conlan The Shogunate 2024-09-13 | In this video I am honored to be joined once again by author and professor Thomas Conlan of Princeton University. It is here we will discuss his new samurai sourcebook which dives deep into many translated texts across the eras of premodern Japan!Get Conlan's Samurai Sourcebook here!"Samurai and the Warrior Culture of Japan, 471–1877: A Sourcebook" amazon.com/Samurai-Warrior-Culture-Japan-471-1877-ebook/dp/B09S5CH9GR?ref_=ast_author_dpMore from Thomas Conlan:Thomas Conlan's Website https://tconlan.scholar.princeton.edu/"State of War: The Violent Order of Fourteenth-Century Japan" amazon.com/State-War-Fourteenth-Century-Michigan-Monograph/dp/1929280238/ref=sr_1_1?crid=21PJ1Z1JOBURH&dib=eyJ2IjoiMSJ9._JK-GSNdCjUugChimDudW6mGfABySuwoDPv4Xd_DRul24NAOp-r10tKsgowZRQFMFLF57fzsN2vyrgltVIN2qFvcv9MZ_fseD1ALiA-1kvgN4xau8ZBeThygwdEvz1S_UdPmjF_6OJZjqCqnEko13wGy5vKu_ueA2I9I5Ejxw697DXi7jT0udyPFqjWWUufH6CZF_Wd9VVW1qKZtWvrcmA.GghI_FXM3iuUdhG_YTfgwC-CLretMeMWaVm9SIBXlG0&dib_tag=se&keywords=state+of+war+conlan&qid=1724721356&s=digital-text&sprefix=state+of+war+co%2Cdigital-text%2C751&sr=1-1-catcorr"Kings in All but Name: The Lost History of Ouchi Rule in Japan, 1350-1569" amazon.com/Kings-All-but-Name-1350-1569/dp/0197677339/ref=sr_1_1?dib=eyJ2IjoiMSJ9.UjFQtpUOK2VjVlDbsP2ufJn-tpXZ3rTHIuxm9HeAKQP1TgfLdJY9WlyZwGJsAAbmb939pyQCDchAI7VJbs_vBoNvs8p4hH7CXlQIyG45ymz96WrAk4IT9tH5w0FgyE2rHJfOTIMrd4TAdubZH0EKlSvdqlfucAHEmA3Z5-zQADrubhDgFn8LJidvfCus9zf2B8A0KIFYP6SnrV5Hqjr-Pv_2z2EowUTPhUbU1N7qAJU.FdBokcvYo41Lp2bn92YMVnDkQYiodBMy7fIurRQ1AiY&dib_tag=se&qid=1724721205&refinements=p_27%3AThomas+Conlan&s=books&sr=1-1Our previous interview:youtube.com/watch?v=3cQ5nZfT5cA-------------------------------------------------------------------------Music:"Heavy Interlude" by Kevin MacLeod is licensed under a Creative Commons Attribution 4.0 license. creativecommons.org/licenses/by/4.0Source: http://incompetech.com/music/royalty-free/index.html?isrc=USUAN1100515Artist: http://incompetech.com-------------------------------------------------------------------------Social Media:Facebook: facebook.com/theshogunateyoutubeTwitter: twitter.com/ShogunateTheSupport the channel on Patreon! patreon.com/theshogunateyt?fan_landing=true#Samurai #Japan #History
KUBI | Samurai Film Review The Shogunate 2024-09-07 | Kubi is an epic new film from legendary Japanese actor and comedian Takeshi Kitano! In this film he examine the scheming which led to the rise of Hashiba Hideyoshi in the build up to the Honnoji Incident and battle of Yamazaki!Watch Kubi on YouTube: youtube.com/watch?v=3XW0ZHE9l5ACheck out Bushido Blues Review of Kubi: youtube.com/watch?v=ll7nNjvRAC0Check out Takeshi Kitano's wacky video game "Takechi's Challenge" youtube.com/watch?v=m6MIlJYiJUsKubi was produced by Kadokawa Corporation and distributed by Kadokawa and Toho. Music: "Namaste" by Audionautix is licensed under a Creative Commons Attribution 4.0 license. creativecommons.org/licenses/by/4.0Artist: http://audionautix.comSocial Media:Facebook: facebook.com/theshogunateyoutubeTwitter: twitter.com/ShogunateTheSupport the channel on Patreon! patreon.com/theshogunateyt?fan_landing=true#Samurai #Film #Review
Warlord: Awaji - Interview with Historian Thomas Conlan The Shogunate 2024-08-27 | Warlord: Awaji is an upcoming samurai indie game made by Darkmatter Games! The game takes place during the 14th century, a time period not often depicted in samurai games. In this video I meet with Matthew from Darkmatter Games and Historian Thomas Conlan who is serving as historical advisor for the game!Check out more about Warlord: Awaji!Warlord: Awaji Steam Page store.steampowered.com/app/3123060/Warlord_AwajiDarkmatter Games X/Twitter https://x.com/darkmattergmsDarkmatter Games Website darkmattergames.comCheck out more from Thomas Conlan!Thomas Conlan's Website https://tconlan.scholar.princeton.edu/"Samurai and the Warrior Culture of Japan, 471–1877: A Sourcebook" amazon.com/Samurai-Warrior-Culture-Japan-471-1877-ebook/dp/B09S5CH9GR?ref_=ast_author_dp"State of War: The Violent Order of Fourteenth-Century Japan" amazon.com/State-War-Fourteenth-Century-Michigan-Monograph/dp/1929280238/ref=sr_1_1?crid=21PJ1Z1JOBURH&dib=eyJ2IjoiMSJ9._JK-GSNdCjUugChimDudW6mGfABySuwoDPv4Xd_DRul24NAOp-r10tKsgowZRQFMFLF57fzsN2vyrgltVIN2qFvcv9MZ_fseD1ALiA-1kvgN4xau8ZBeThygwdEvz1S_UdPmjF_6OJZjqCqnEko13wGy5vKu_ueA2I9I5Ejxw697DXi7jT0udyPFqjWWUufH6CZF_Wd9VVW1qKZtWvrcmA.GghI_FXM3iuUdhG_YTfgwC-CLretMeMWaVm9SIBXlG0&dib_tag=se&keywords=state+of+war+conlan&qid=1724721356&s=digital-text&sprefix=state+of+war+co%2Cdigital-text%2C751&sr=1-1-catcorr"Kings in All but Name: The Lost History of Ouchi Rule in Japan, 1350-1569" amazon.com/Kings-All-but-Name-1350-1569/dp/0197677339/ref=sr_1_1?dib=eyJ2IjoiMSJ9.UjFQtpUOK2VjVlDbsP2ufJn-tpXZ3rTHIuxm9HeAKQP1TgfLdJY9WlyZwGJsAAbmb939pyQCDchAI7VJbs_vBoNvs8p4hH7CXlQIyG45ymz96WrAk4IT9tH5w0FgyE2rHJfOTIMrd4TAdubZH0EKlSvdqlfucAHEmA3Z5-zQADrubhDgFn8LJidvfCus9zf2B8A0KIFYP6SnrV5Hqjr-Pv_2z2EowUTPhUbU1N7qAJU.FdBokcvYo41Lp2bn92YMVnDkQYiodBMy7fIurRQ1AiY&dib_tag=se&qid=1724721205&refinements=p_27%3AThomas+Conlan&s=books&sr=1-1-------------------------------------------------------------------------Music:"Chasin' It" by Audionautix is licensed under a Creative Commons Attribution 4.0 license. creativecommons.org/licenses/by/4.0Artist: http://audionautix.com-------------------------------------------------------------------------Social Media:Facebook: facebook.com/theshogunateyoutubeTwitter: twitter.com/ShogunateTheSupport the channel on Patreon! patreon.com/theshogunateyt?fan_landing=true#Samurai #Japan #History
Painting Uesugi Kenshin and Talking About Samurai - 200,000 Subscriber Special The Shogunate 2024-08-25 | Thank you all so much for 200,000 subscribers!!! To commemorate the milestone, I thought we should keep things simple and have some fun painting samurai miniatures and talking about samurai and other related stuff!This Uesugi Kenshin miniature is from Fireforge Games. Here is a link to see more of their samurai miniatures fireforge-games.com/samurai-147-------------------------------------------------------------------------Music:"Kanto Region" from Samurai Warriors 2: EmpiresSocial Media:Facebook: facebook.com/theshogunateyoutubeTwitter: twitter.com/ShogunateTheSupport the channel on Patreon! patreon.com/theshogunateyt?fan_landing=true#Samurai #miniatures #Japan
The Origins of the Shogun and the Bushi | Setting the Stage (UPDATED) Episode 1 The Shogunate 2024-08-15 | It is time we revisit the first series I did on this channel in order to update and expand! Let us start off again by examining the early wars of the Yamato state and the origins of the shogun and the bushi!I want to thank Sengoku Studies戦国研究 for helping me check over the script for this video to ensure its accuracy. Link to his channel: youtube.com/@SengokuStudies--------------------------------------------------------------------------Sources Used:"Hired Swords: The Rise of Private Warrior Power in Early Japan" by Karl Friday"Samurai Warfare and the State in Early Medieval Japan" by Karl Friday"Samurai and the Warrior Culture of Japan, 471-1877" by Thomas Conlan"A History of Japan" by RHP Mason and JG Caiger"A History of the Samurai" by Jonathan López-Vera"Samurai Battles" by Michael Sharpe"Samurai: An Illustrated History" by Mistuo KureAdditional information found through the Japanese Wiki Corpus -------------------------------------------------------------------------Music from:"At the Precipice of a Dying Light" by Dan BodanMusic from Star Wars: Knights of the Old Republic 2Music from Star Wars: The Old RepublicArtwork:Classical art, which in most cases can be considered public domain. Art from Osprey PublicationsArt from Tuttle PublishingOther modern artist renditions and photos as well as photos from Wikipedia, if you see your work in this video please contact me so that I can give you proper credit!-------------------------------------------------------------------------Social Media:Facebook: facebook.com/theshogunateyoutubeTwitter: twitter.com/ShogunateTheSupport the channel on Patreon! patreon.com/theshogunateyt?fan_landing=true#Samurai #History #Japan
For My Father The Shogunate 2024-07-29 | This video (and all videos on the channel) are dedicated to my father.--------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------As always, special thanks to my supporters on Patreon.REGENT: メシュア Gorodeckij Adam Newsom Jim ROSS Takeda Katsuyori Tanner Sibley thotrottDAIMYO: Ser Marv Ryan Polocarz Fujiwara no Michinaga Alvaro Cinc RipRap30 Chintamani Siége Perilous Kevin Wiesneski The Mercian Mel BergmanSAMURAI: stooo22 Rugemie Adam Bandt GhostClanSamurai Bob Reilly huy tra mou4wai4pilled Hoang Vo Sal Taormina PillarNexus the Ancient Gladiator Nobuyumi Danny Greenland Nick HooperPaulJeff Tollar
The 47 Ronin | The Edo Period Episode 7 The Shogunate 2024-07-16 | As Japan comes under a wave of strict new laws decreed by Shogun Tokugawa Tsunayoshi, the tension is set to burst when a group of 47 Ronin carry out a now legendary attack against a rival government official, eventually coming to be known as the Ako Incident.--------------------------------------------------------------------------Sources Used:"Legends of the Samurai" by Hiroaki Sato"A History of Japan" by RHP Mason and JG Caiger"A History of the Samurai" by Jonathan López-Vera"The Samurai Encyclopedia" by Constantine Nomikos Vaporis"Hagakure" by Yamamoto TsunetomoAdditional information found through the Japanese Wiki Corpus -------------------------------------------------------------------------Music from:"In the West" by Kevin MacLeod is licensed under a Creative Commons Attribution 4.0 license. creativecommons.org/licenses/by/4.0Source: http://incompetech.com/music/royalty-free/index.html?isrc=USUAN1100746Artist: http://incompetech.comMusic from Star Wars: Knights of the Old Republic 2Music from Rise of the RoninArtwork:Classical art, which in most cases can be considered public domain. Other modern artist renditions and photos as well as photos from Wikipedia, if you see your work in this video please contact me so that I can give you proper credit!-------------------------------------------------------------------------Social Media:Facebook: facebook.com/theshogunateyoutubeTwitter: twitter.com/ShogunateTheSupport the channel on Patreon! patreon.com/theshogunateyt?fan_landing=true#Samurai #History #Japan
The Story of SHOGUN Seasons 2 and 3 The Shogunate 2024-06-30 | What comes next for Shogun? With seasons 2 and 3 on the way, let's dive in and discuss where the series could possibly go!Playlist with all my episode reviews for Shogun (2024): youtube.com/playlist?list=PLrlMflnRScALXWVm7_bg0_OVyl8vuk7c2Interview with the Historical Advisor for Shogun: youtube.com/watch?v=ZmK7E4fYa9YReview of the 1980 Adaptation: youtube.com/watch?v=PmX71xhj6ukMy thoughts on the book: youtube.com/watch?v=5IfIQatJE18Timestamps:Intro 0:00Season 2 3:31Season 3 9:23Conclusion 13:31-------------------------------------------------------------------------Music:"Eastern Thought" by Kevin MacLeod is licensed under a Creative Commons Attribution 4.0 license. creativecommons.org/licenses/by/4.0Source: http://incompetech.com/music/royalty-free/index.html?isrc=USUAN1100682Artist: http://incompetech.comArtwork and Images:Images taken from the show.Classical art, which in most cases can be considered public domain. Art from Osprey Publications.Other modern artist renditions and photos, if you see your work in this video please contact me so that I can give you proper credit!-------------------------------------------------------------------------Social Media:Facebook: facebook.com/theshogunateyoutubeTwitter: twitter.com/ShogunateTheSupport the channel on Patreon! patreon.com/theshogunateyt?fan_landing=true#Shogun #hulu #FX
Timeline of Samurai Rule in Japan The Shogunate 2024-06-15 | In this video we dive into history to examine a timeline of samurai rule, to see how long they were either highly influential or in full of the Japanese government.I want to thank Sengoku Studies戦国研究 for helping me check over the script for this video to ensure its accuracy. Link to his channel: youtube.com/@SengokuStudiesMy video on when the Sengoku period started and ended: youtube.com/watch?v=s5IOu-mvhzM-------------------------------------------------------------------------Sources Used:"A History of Japan" by RHP Mason and JG Caiger"A History of the Samurai" by Jonathan López-Vera"Samurai and the Warrior Culture of Japan, 471-1877" by Thomas Conlan"The Samurai Encyclopedia" by Constantine Nomikos Vaporis"Samurai Battles" by Michael SharpeAdditional information found through the Japanese Wiki Corpus -------------------------------------------------------------------------Music:"Chugoku Region" from Samurai Warriors 2: EmpiresArtwork and Images:Classical art, which in most cases can be considered public domain. Art from Osprey Publications.Other modern artist renditions and photos, if you see your work in this video please contact me so that I can give you proper credit!-------------------------------------------------------------------------Social Media:Facebook: facebook.com/theshogunateyoutubeTwitter: twitter.com/ShogunateTheSupport the channel on Patreon! patreon.com/theshogunateyt?fan_landing=true#Samurai #History #Japan
In Defense of Akechi Mitsuhide The Shogunate 2024-06-01 | Akechi Mitsuhide, known widely as the greatest traitor in Japanese history, but also as perhaps Japan's greatest mystery. Let us explore this fascinating and influential figure, to discover the truth that may lie beneath the story of his legendary betrayal.More "In Defense of" videos:In Defense of Imagawa Yoshimoto: youtube.com/watch?v=q3zITQ_UnGoIn Defense of Takeda Katsuyori: youtube.com/watch?v=UmmeM7CIR0U--------------------------------------------------------------------------Sources:Passages from "The Chronicle of Lord Nobunaga" by Ota Gyuichi"Hideyoshi" by Marry Elizabeth Berry"On Haiku" by Hiroaki Sato"Legends of the Samurai" by Hiroaki Sato"History of the Samurai" by Jonathan Lopez-Vera"Samurai Battles" by Michael SharpeVarious articles from the Japanese Wiki Corpus, including japanesewiki.com/person/Mitsuhide%20AKECHI.html--------------------------------------------------------------------------Music:"Gotama the Buddha" by Akira IfukubeArtwork and Images:The Samurai Portraits used are from the "Nobunaga's Ambition" Series and are the property of Koei Tecmo. Classical art, which in most cases can be considered public domain. Art from Osprey Publications.Other modern artist renditions, if you see your work in this video please contact me so that I can give you proper credit!-------------------------------------------------------------------------Social Media:Facebook: facebook.com/theshogunateyoutubeTwitter: twitter.com/ShogunateTheSupport the channel on Patreon! patreon.com/theshogunateyt?fan_landing=true#Samurai #History #Japan
Assassins Creed Shadows - My Thoughts on the Trailer and Controversy The Shogunate 2024-05-17 | Here are my thoughts on the new trailer for Assassins Creed Shadows. Discussing both the history and controversy.Check out these other great reactions to the trailer:Antony Cummins: "Assassins Creed Shadows | Trailer Review by Ninja Author" youtube.com/watch?v=Nrw45zDO164Antony Cummins: "They said what in ASSASSINS CREED SHADOWS | Featurette" youtube.com/watch?v=6loBw2XuzecMetatron: "Assassin's Creed Shadows Trailer Reaction - The TRUTH About Yasuke The Black Samurai" youtube.com/watch?v=ETeuxTqwzS4Learn more about Yasuke and Female Samurai:The Warrior Life of Yasuke youtube.com/watch?v=tY3_9iywbF4The Truth About Female Samurai youtube.com/watch?v=Ny5gcATrdfwWas Yasuke a samurai? Historians weigh in: reddit.com/r/AskHistorians/comments/1css0ye/was_yasuke_a_samuraiMusic:"Liberation" by Asher FuleroSocial Media:Facebook: facebook.com/theshogunateyoutubeTwitter: twitter.com/ShogunateTheSupport the channel on Patreon! patreon.com/theshogunateyt?fan_landing=true#Samurai #Game #assassinscreed
Samurai Warriors 4 - Ten Years Later The Shogunate 2024-05-16 | Samurai Warriors 4 recently released on steam (called Samurai Warriors 4 DX)! Let's revisit this now 10 year old game to talk about all things it did right!Check out these other Samurai Warriors Videos:Samurai Warriors Series Review: youtube.com/watch?v=Kz5665PG2wYSamurai Warriors 5 Review: youtube.com/watch?v=q3tPcFmyF7kNew Characters We NEED in the Samurai Warriors Series: youtube.com/watch?v=0xar1tBTXTAI would like to thank Koei Tecmo for providing me a copy of the game.Samurai Warriors 4 was developed by Omega Force and published by Koei Tecmo.All music in the video is from the Samurai Warriors 4 official soundtrack.Social Media:Facebook: facebook.com/theshogunateyoutubeTwitter: twitter.com/ShogunateTheSupport the channel on Patreon! patreon.com/theshogunateyt?fan_landing=true#Samurai #Game #SamuraiWarriors
The Story of Christopher - A Japanese Man Who Traveled to Elizabethan England The Shogunate 2024-05-14 | Learn about the fascinating untold story of Christopher, a Japanese man who traveled to England in the late 1500s and left a tremendous impact. The events of which are detailed in the new book "A Gentleman from Japan" by Thomas Lockley. I would like to thank Thomas Lockley for providing me a review copy of "A Gentleman from Japan". Get yourself a copy of the book here: amazon.com/Gentleman-Japan-Incredible-Journey-Elizabeths-ebook/dp/B0CFYC289S ------------------------------------------------------------------------- Music: All music used is from the Age of Empires 3 official soundtrack. Artwork and Images: Classical art, which in most cases can be considered public domain. Images from Wikipedia. Other modern artist renditions and photos, if you see your work in this video please contact me so that I can give you proper credit! ------------------------------------------------------------------------- Social Media: Facebook: facebook.com/theshogunateyoutube Twitter: twitter.com/ShogunateThe Support the channel on Patreon! patreon.com/theshogunateyt?fan_landing=true #History #Japan #England
Shogun (2024) Full Series Review The Shogunate 2024-05-01 | This is my full series review for the 2024 adaptation of Shogun.Playlist with all my episode reviews for Shogun (2024): youtube.com/playlist?list=PLrlMflnRScALXWVm7_bg0_OVyl8vuk7c2Interview with the Historical Advisor for Shogun: youtube.com/watch?v=ZmK7E4fYa9YReview of the 1980 Adaptation: youtube.com/watch?v=PmX71xhj6ukMy thoughts on the book: youtube.com/watch?v=5IfIQatJE18-------------------------------------------------------------------------Music:"Namaste" by Audionautix is licensed under a Creative Commons Attribution 4.0 license. creativecommons.org/licenses/by/4.0Artist: http://audionautix.comImages were taken from the show.-------------------------------------------------------------------------Social Media:Facebook: facebook.com/theshogunateyoutubeTwitter: twitter.com/ShogunateTheSupport the channel on Patreon! patreon.com/theshogunateyt?fan_landing=true#Shogun #hulu #FX
Shogun (2024) Episode 10 Review SEASON FINALE The Shogunate 2024-04-23 | Episode 10 of Shogun, titled "A Dream of the Dream" sees everything come together for the grand finale, as Toranaga's plan comes into full fruition, and Blackthorne faces his destiny.My review of episodes 1 and 2: youtube.com/watch?v=kqdgI53CBtQMy review of episode 3: youtube.com/watch?v=nYUgJeYQgHUMy review of Episode 4: youtube.com/watch?v=UPnjq-2BpgEMy review of Episode 5: youtube.com/watch?v=-83BOrje2e8My review of Episode 6: youtube.com/watch?v=J6-VcsFb3mUMy review of Episode 7: youtube.com/watch?v=ldIGnh9HLfwMy review of Episode 8: youtube.com/watch?v=ASOWXZVtxmQMy review of Episode 9: youtube.com/watch?v=IGi0ARcepQsInterview with the Historical Advisor for Shogun: youtube.com/watch?v=ZmK7E4fYa9YCheck out my review of the 1980 Adaptation and my initial thoughts of the original book it is all based off of!Review of the 1980 Adaptation: youtube.com/watch?v=PmX71xhj6ukMy thoughts on the book: youtube.com/watch?v=5IfIQatJE18-------------------------------------------------------------------------Music:"Court and Page" by Silent PartnerImages were taken from the show.-------------------------------------------------------------------------Social Media:Facebook: facebook.com/theshogunateyoutubeTwitter: twitter.com/ShogunateTheSupport the channel on Patreon! patreon.com/theshogunateyt?fan_landing=true#Shogun #hulu #FX
The Great Fire of Meireki | The Edo Period Episode 6 The Shogunate 2024-04-21 | As Japan settles deeper into the new peaceful Edo period, a horrific disaster would befall the capital of the Tokugawa Shogunate. It is here we will experiance the great fire of Meireki. A tragedy that would forever change the face of Edo (modern-day Tokyo).--------------------------------------------------------------------------Sources Used:"A History of Japan" by RHP Mason and JG Caiger"A History of the Samurai" by Jonathan López-Vera"The Samurai Encyclopedia" by Constantine Nomikos Vaporis"Samurai Castles" by Jennifer Mitchelhill"An Outline History of Japan" By Herbert Gowen"Urban Disasters and Resilience in Asia" by Rajib Shaw, Atta-ur-Rahman, Akhilesh Surjan, Gulsan Ara ParvinAdditional information found through the Japanese Wiki Corpus Articles:"How the Great Fire of 1657 shaped modern Tokyo" - Japan Times japantoday.com/category/features/lifestyle/how-the-great-fire-of-1657-shaped-modern-tokyo"Tokyo's Great Fire of Meireki | Backyard Tourism Vol. 5" - A Different Side of Japan donnykimball.com/backyard-tourism-vol-5-79115a39b2bc-------------------------------------------------------------------------Music from:"Prelude No. 15" by Chris Zabriskie is licensed under a Creative Commons Attribution 4.0 license. creativecommons.org/licenses/by/4.0Source: http://chriszabriskie.com/preludesArtist: http://chriszabriskie.com"In the West" by Kevin MacLeod is licensed under a Creative Commons Attribution 4.0 license. creativecommons.org/licenses/by/4.0Source: http://incompetech.com/music/royalty-free/index.html?isrc=USUAN1100746Artist: http://incompetech.com"Spirit of Fire" by Jesse GallagherArtwork:Classical art, which in most cases can be considered public domain. Other modern artist renditions and photos as well as photos from Wikipedia, if you see your work in this video please contact me so that I can give you proper credit!-------------------------------------------------------------------------Social Media:Facebook: facebook.com/theshogunateyoutubeTwitter: twitter.com/ShogunateTheSupport the channel on Patreon! patreon.com/theshogunateyt?fan_landing=true#Samurai #History #Japan
Shogun (2024) Episode 9 Review The Shogunate 2024-04-17 | Episode 9 of Shogun, titled "Crimson Sky" sees Mariko, Blackthorne, and Yabushige arrive in Osaka for the climax of the series!My review of episodes 1 and 2: youtube.com/watch?v=kqdgI53CBtQMy review of episode 3: youtube.com/watch?v=nYUgJeYQgHUMy review of Episode 4: youtube.com/watch?v=UPnjq-2BpgEMy review of Episode 5: youtube.com/watch?v=-83BOrje2e8My review of Episode 6: youtube.com/watch?v=J6-VcsFb3mUMy review of Episode 7: youtube.com/watch?v=ldIGnh9HLfwMy review of Episode 8: youtube.com/watch?v=ASOWXZVtxmQInterview with the Historical Advisor for Shogun: youtube.com/watch?v=ZmK7E4fYa9YCheck out my review of the 1980 Adaptation and my initial thoughts of the original book it is all based off of!Review of the 1980 Adaptation: youtube.com/watch?v=PmX71xhj6ukMy thoughts on the book: youtube.com/watch?v=5IfIQatJE18-------------------------------------------------------------------------Music:"Dana" by Vibe TracksImages were taken from the show.-------------------------------------------------------------------------Social Media:Facebook: facebook.com/theshogunateyoutubeTwitter: twitter.com/ShogunateTheSupport the channel on Patreon! patreon.com/theshogunateyt?fan_landing=true#Shogun #hulu #FX
Shogun (2024) Episode 8 Review The Shogunate 2024-04-10 | Episode 8 of Shogun, titled "Abyss of Life" sees Toranaga return to Edo as the council await his formal surrender. Yet he may just have another trick up his sleeve.My review of episodes 1 and 2: youtube.com/watch?v=kqdgI53CBtQMy review of episode 3: youtube.com/watch?v=nYUgJeYQgHUMy review of Episode 4: youtube.com/watch?v=UPnjq-2BpgEMy review of Episode 5: youtube.com/watch?v=-83BOrje2e8My review of Episode 6: youtube.com/watch?v=J6-VcsFb3mUMy review of Episode 7: youtube.com/watch?v=ldIGnh9HLfwInterview with the Historical Advisor for Shogun: youtube.com/watch?v=ZmK7E4fYa9YCheck out my review of the 1980 Adaptation and my initial thoughts of the original book it is all based off of!Review of the 1980 Adaptation: youtube.com/watch?v=PmX71xhj6ukMy thoughts on the book: youtube.com/watch?v=5IfIQatJE18-------------------------------------------------------------------------Music:"Dana" by Vibe TracksImages were taken from the show.-------------------------------------------------------------------------Social Media:Facebook: facebook.com/theshogunateyoutubeTwitter: twitter.com/ShogunateTheSupport the channel on Patreon! patreon.com/theshogunateyt?fan_landing=true#Shogun #hulu #FX
Rise of the Ronin | Samurai Game Review The Shogunate 2024-04-06 | This is my full review for Rise of the Ronin! One of the most interesting samurai games I have ever played, with a unique tale set during the turbulent Bakumatsu period! Let us discuss what makes this game so fascinating! I would like to thank Sony and PlayStation for providing me a review copy of the game.Timestamps:Intro 0:00The Many Positives 2:40The Negative 11:39Comparisons 21:04Rating and Conclusion 26:23Rise of the Ronin was developed by Team Ninja and published by Sony Interactive Entertainment.All music in the video is from the Rise of the Ronin official soundtrack.Social Media:Facebook: facebook.com/theshogunateyoutubeTwitter: twitter.com/ShogunateTheSupport the channel on Patreon! patreon.com/theshogunateyt?fan_landing=true#Samurai #Game #RiseoftheRonin
Shogun (2024) Episode 7 Review The Shogunate 2024-04-02 | Episode 7 of Shogun, titled "A Stick of Time" sees Toranaga's brother, Saeki Nobutsuna arrive in Anjiro. Yet his sudden arrival is not one which bodes well for Toranaga's plans.My review of episodes 1 and 2: youtube.com/watch?v=kqdgI53CBtQMy review of episode 3: youtube.com/watch?v=nYUgJeYQgHUMy review of Episode 4: youtube.com/watch?v=UPnjq-2BpgEMy review of Episode 5: youtube.com/watch?v=-83BOrje2e8My review of Episode 6: youtube.com/watch?v=J6-VcsFb3mUInterview with the Historical Advisor for Shogun: youtube.com/watch?v=ZmK7E4fYa9YCheck out my review of the 1980 Adaptation and my initial thoughts of the original book it is all based off of!Review of the 1980 Adaptation: youtube.com/watch?v=PmX71xhj6ukMy thoughts on the book: youtube.com/watch?v=5IfIQatJE18-------------------------------------------------------------------------Music:"Melting Sands" by ELPHNTImages were taken from the show.-------------------------------------------------------------------------Social Media:Facebook: facebook.com/theshogunateyoutubeTwitter: twitter.com/ShogunateTheSupport the channel on Patreon! patreon.com/theshogunateyt?fan_landing=true#Shogun #hulu #FX
Shogun (2024) Historical Advisor Interview The Shogunate 2024-03-28 | This is an interview with the historical consultant for Shogun, Frederik Cryns! This interview was conducted by Antony Cummins, who asked if the footage of the interview could be uploaded here. There is a ton of awesome detail they get into which really shows the great lengths they went through to make sure the show was as historically accurate as possible!Check out more from Frederik Cryns!His website: frederikcryns.mydurable.comHis new book coming July 3rd 2024: amazon.com/Service-Shogun-Story-William-Adams/dp/1789148642/ref=sr_1_1?dib=eyJ2IjoiMSJ9.qvSq9DE2AhLa_EN7OTGa18AZ_JfdmiEEvxhbXBr6JJS91CeBrh8LLy0xYjYx042ix4hm5angAI7tLeDwP6HyUA.POSo0-CplZPqib4rHdbKeUQHC61DyFgTIU7lwjBkWss&dib_tag=se&qid=1711589359&refinements=p_27%3AFrederik+Cryns&s=books&sr=1-1Check out more from Antony Cummins!His books: amazon.com/Books-Antony-Cummins/s?rh=n%3A283155%2Cp_27%3AAntony+CumminsHis YouTube Channel: youtube.com/@AntonyCumminsHis reviews of Shogun (2024): youtube.com/playlist?list=PLQ_GZYuAJ82BxQQwgnBGD03uTlXsAb3S1-------------------------------------------------------------------------Music:"Heavy Interlude" by Kevin MacLeod is licensed under a Creative Commons Attribution 4.0 license. creativecommons.org/licenses/by/4.0Source: http://incompetech.com/music/royalty-free/index.html?isrc=USUAN1100515Artist: http://incompetech.comImages were taken from the show and other promotional releases.-------------------------------------------------------------------------Social Media:Facebook: facebook.com/theshogunateyoutubeTwitter: twitter.com/ShogunateTheSupport the channel on Patreon! patreon.com/theshogunateyt?fan_landing=true#Shogun #hulu #FX
Shogun (2024) Episode 6 Review The Shogunate 2024-03-27 | Episode 6 of Shogun, titled "Ladies of the Willow World" sees a new revelation about the Lady Ochiba and the aftermath of the disastrous earthquake which shook Anjiro.My review of episodes 1 and 2: youtube.com/watch?v=kqdgI53CBtQMy review of episode 3: youtube.com/watch?v=nYUgJeYQgHUMy review of Episode 4: youtube.com/watch?v=UPnjq-2BpgEMy review of Episode 5: youtube.com/watch?v=-83BOrje2e8Check out my review of the 1980 Adaptation and my initial thoughts of the original book it is all based off of!Review of the 1980 Adaptation: youtube.com/watch?v=PmX71xhj6ukMy thoughts on the book: youtube.com/watch?v=5IfIQatJE18-------------------------------------------------------------------------Music:"Melting Sands" by ELPHNTImages were taken from the show.-------------------------------------------------------------------------Social Media:Facebook: facebook.com/theshogunateyoutubeTwitter: twitter.com/ShogunateTheSupport the channel on Patreon! patreon.com/theshogunateyt?fan_landing=true#Shogun #hulu #FX
Rise of the Ronin - First Impressions! (Full Review in Progress) The Shogunate 2024-03-24 | Rise of the Ronin is finally here! In this video I show off some early gameplay and give my initial thoughts/impressions. My full review will be coming later once I finish the game.I would like to thank Sony and PlayStation for providing me a review copy of the game.Rise of the Ronin was developed by Team Ninja and published by Sony Interactive Entertainment.Music:"Dude, Where's My Horse?" by Nat Keefe with The Bow Ties"The Colonel" by Zachariah HickmanSocial Media:Facebook: facebook.com/theshogunateyoutubeTwitter: twitter.com/ShogunateTheSupport the channel on Patreon! patreon.com/theshogunateyt?fan_landing=true#Samurai #Game #RiseoftheRonin
Warriors of Eastern Japan - Samurai Armor and Warfare of the Tensho Era The Shogunate 2024-03-23 | In this video we examine a great new essay "Togoku no Bugu" written by Gunsen History which details arms, armor, and fighting styles of samurai throughout eastern Japan during the Tensho era! Check out the essay for yourself here: https://www.academia.edu/115026184/T%C5%8Dgoku_No_Bugu_%E6%9D%B1%E5%9B%BD%E3%81%AE%E6%AD%A6%E5%85%B7_Study_Notes_An_essay_on_the_gear_of_a_Samurai_from_the_T%C5%8Dgoku_regions_during_the_Tensh%C5%8D_era I would like to personally thank Gunsen History for helping to ensure that this video is as accurate as possible. Here is a link to Gunsen History's Twitter/X twitter.com/gunsen_historyYoritomo Art Twitter/X twitter.com/yoritomoart------------------------------------------------------------------------- Music: "Tomo no Oto" by Akira Ifukube Artwork and Images: Samurai artwork from Yoritomo Art in the document. Classical art, which in most cases can be considered public domain. Images from Wikipedia and other armor exhibits. Other modern artist renditions and photos, if you see your work in this video please contact me so that I can give you proper credit! ------------------------------------------------------------------------- Social Media: Facebook: facebook.com/theshogunateyoutube Twitter: twitter.com/ShogunateThe Support the channel on Patreon! patreon.com/theshogunateyt?fan_landing=true #Samurai #History #Japan
Shogun (2024) Episode 5 Review The Shogunate 2024-03-19 | Episode 5 of Shogun, titled "Broken to the Fist" sees Toranaga return to Anjiro along with another surprising figure. Tensions are now quickly rising as war appears on the horizon.My review of episodes 1 and 2: youtube.com/watch?v=kqdgI53CBtQMy review of episode 3: youtube.com/watch?v=nYUgJeYQgHUMy review of Episode 4: youtube.com/watch?v=UPnjq-2BpgECheck out my review of the 1980 Adaptation and my initial thoughts of the original book it is all based off of!Review of the 1980 Adaptation: youtube.com/watch?v=PmX71xhj6ukMy thoughts on the book: youtube.com/watch?v=5IfIQatJE18-------------------------------------------------------------------------Music:"Dance of the Gypsies" by Hanu DixitImages were taken from the show.-------------------------------------------------------------------------Social Media:Facebook: facebook.com/theshogunateyoutubeTwitter: twitter.com/ShogunateTheSupport the channel on Patreon! patreon.com/theshogunateyt?fan_landing=true#Shogun #hulu #FX
Shogun (2024) Episode 4 Review The Shogunate 2024-03-12 | Episode 4 of Shogun, titled "The Eightfold Fence" sees Blackthorne, Yabushige, and Mariko arrive back in Anjiro. Blackthorne is tasked by Toranaga with training the troops there in western style warfare.My review of episodes 1 and 2: youtube.com/watch?v=kqdgI53CBtQMy review of episode 3: youtube.com/watch?v=nYUgJeYQgHUCheck out my review of the 1980 Adaptation and my initial thoughts of the original book it is all based off of!Review of the 1980 Adaptation: youtube.com/watch?v=PmX71xhj6ukMy thoughts on the book: youtube.com/watch?v=5IfIQatJE18-------------------------------------------------------------------------Music:"Dance of the Gypsies" by Hanu DixitImages were taken from the show.-------------------------------------------------------------------------Social Media:Facebook: facebook.com/theshogunateyoutubeTwitter: twitter.com/ShogunateTheSupport the channel on Patreon! patreon.com/theshogunateyt?fan_landing=true#Shogun #hulu #FX
Unravelling the Cords - The Book of Taisha-ryu Swordsmanship The Shogunate 2024-03-07 | In this video we examine the new book from the Taisha-ryu sword school which is a full translation of the "Taisha-ryu Kaichu"! There is plenty of interesting details here to learn about Taisha-ryu swordsmanship and the history of the school! Get yourself a copy of "Unravelling the Cords" amazon.com/Unravelling-Cords-Instructions-Tradition-Taisha-ry%C5%AB/dp/B0CGWSP4G8 Thank you do Daniel Trauner of Taisha-ryu for reaching out to me regarding the book! Check out the original video I made with Taisha-ryu! youtube.com/watch?v=wKTn7MWX1eY This video is done in collaboration with channels "Samurai and Ninja History", "Sengoku Studies戦国研究", and "Samurai Traditions of the Tada Genji" Check out their great videos! Samurai and Ninja History: youtube.com/watch?v=5NwJte6B0w0&list=PLxHbtmQ5PQVq9rAlwqlwBgCpPz1a4hdXH&index=5 Sengoku Studies戦国研究: youtube.com/watch?v=lOdoIIcUZi4&list=PLxHbtmQ5PQVq9rAlwqlwBgCpPz1a4hdXH&index=6 ------------------------------------------------------------------------- Music:"Finding Movement" by Kevin MacLeod is licensed under a Creative Commons Attribution 4.0 license. creativecommons.org/licenses/by/4.0Source: http://incompetech.com/music/royalty-free/index.html?isrc=USUAN1100693Artist: http://incompetech.com"Melting Sands" by ELPHNT Artwork and Images:Photos provided by Taisha-ryuSamurai Portraits from the Nobunaga's Ambition Series Classical art, which in most cases can be considered public domain. Other modern artist renditions and photos, if you see your work in this video please contact me so that I can give you proper credit! ------------------------------------------------------------------------- Social Media: Facebook: facebook.com/theshogunateyoutube Twitter: twitter.com/ShogunateThe Support the channel on Patreon! patreon.com/theshogunateyt?fan_landing=true #Samurai #History #Japan
Shogun (2024) Episode 3 Review The Shogunate 2024-03-06 | Episode 3 of Shogun, titled "Tomorrow is Tomorrow" sees Toranaga along with Blackthorne and Mariko attempt to escape Osaka from the clutches of Ishido and the other hostile regent lords.My review of episodes 1 and 2: youtube.com/watch?v=kqdgI53CBtQCheck out my review of the 1980 Adaptation and my initial thoughts of the original book it is all based off of!Review of the 1980 Adaptation: youtube.com/watch?v=PmX71xhj6ukMy thoughts on the book: youtube.com/watch?v=5IfIQatJE18-------------------------------------------------------------------------Music:"Namaste" by Audionautix is licensed under a Creative Commons Attribution 4.0 license. creativecommons.org/licenses/by/4.0Artist: http://audionautix.comImages were taken from the show.-------------------------------------------------------------------------Social Media:Facebook: facebook.com/theshogunateyoutubeTwitter: twitter.com/ShogunateTheSupport the channel on Patreon! patreon.com/theshogunateyt?fan_landing=true#Shogun #hulu #FX
Shogun (2024) Episodes 1 and 2 Review The Shogunate 2024-02-28 | Shogun has finally premiered on FX and Hulu! Join me as I review the first two episodes! I will continue reviewing each new episode release until the completion of the show, where I will then make a full series review.Check out my review of the 1980 Adaptation and my initial thoughts of the original book it is all based off of!Review of the 1980 Adaptation: youtube.com/watch?v=PmX71xhj6ukMy thoughts on the book: youtube.com/watch?v=5IfIQatJE18-------------------------------------------------------------------------Music:"Namaste" by Audionautix is licensed under a Creative Commons Attribution 4.0 license. creativecommons.org/licenses/by/4.0Artist: http://audionautix.comImages were taken from the show.-------------------------------------------------------------------------Social Media:Facebook: facebook.com/theshogunateyoutubeTwitter: twitter.com/ShogunateTheSupport the channel on Patreon! patreon.com/theshogunateyt?fan_landing=true#Shogun #hulu #FX
I Finally Read Shogun - My Thoughts The Shogunate 2024-02-17 | With the upcoming adaptation of James Clavell's classic novel "Shogun" set to premier soon, I have finally gone ahead and read through this epic story. Here are my thoughts!Check out my review of the 1980 Adaptation and my initial thoughts of the trailer for the new series!Review of the 1980 Adaptation: youtube.com/watch?v=PmX71xhj6ukThoughts on new series: youtube.com/watch?v=mG-79Ce8no0-------------------------------------------------------------------------Music:"Wheel Of Karma" by Audionautix is licensed under a Creative Commons Attribution 4.0 license. creativecommons.org/licenses/by/4.0Artist: http://audionautix.comArtwork:Classical art, which in most cases can be considered public domain. Art from Osprey Publications.Still images from the 1980 Adaptation of Shogun and the upcoming series on FX/Hulu.Other modern artist renditions and photos as well as photos from Wikipedia, if you see your work in this video please contact me so that I can give you proper credit!-------------------------------------------------------------------------Social Media:Facebook: facebook.com/theshogunateyoutubeTwitter: twitter.com/ShogunateTheSupport the channel on Patreon! patreon.com/theshogunateyt?fan_landing=true#Shogun #Japan #FX
The Closing of Japan - The Age of Sakoku Begins | The Edo Period Episode 5 The Shogunate 2024-02-03 | After the defeat of the Christian rebels at Shimabara, the Tokugawa Shogunate now has all the excuse it needs to further restrict access to Japan. In this video we see the country move further towards a policy of isolation.Check out the new trailer for the Shokuho mod coming to Mount & Blade II Bannerlord! youtube.com/watch?v=f6PvuIr7GoAShokuho Discord server: discord.gg/fzXXfGX--------------------------------------------------------------------------Sources Used:"A History of Japan" by RHP Mason and JG Caiger"A History of the Samurai" by Jonathan López-Vera"The Samurai Encyclopedia" by Constantine Nomikos VaporisAdditional information found through the Japanese Wiki Corpus -------------------------------------------------------------------------Music from:"Gully Dreams" by Hanu Dixit"Grave Matters" by Kevin MacLeod is licensed under a Creative Commons Attribution 4.0 license. creativecommons.org/licenses/by/4.0Source: http://incompetech.com/music/royalty-free/index.html?isrc=USUAN1100215Artist: http://incompetech.com"In the West" by Kevin MacLeod is licensed under a Creative Commons Attribution 4.0 license. creativecommons.org/licenses/by/4.0Source: http://incompetech.com/music/royalty-free/index.html?isrc=USUAN1100746Artist: http://incompetech.com"Kushiro Marshland" by Akira IfukubeArtwork:Classical art, which in most cases can be considered public domain. Art from Osprey Publications.Art from Victoria 3Other modern artist renditions and photos as well as photos from Wikipedia, if you see your work in this video please contact me so that I can give you proper credit!-------------------------------------------------------------------------Social Media:Facebook: facebook.com/theshogunateyoutubeTwitter: twitter.com/ShogunateTheSupport the channel on Patreon! patreon.com/theshogunateyt?fan_landing=true#Samurai #History #Japan
More Epic Samurai Last Stands The Shogunate 2024-01-20 | This is a direct follow up to my previous video in which we ranked the top 5 greatest samurai last stands. Here we explore more of them in detail!Top 5 Samurai Last Stands Video: youtube.com/watch?v=JqkG_hxQLhQTimestamps:Intro: 0:00Yamamoto Kansuke at Kawanakajima 1:16Ashikaga Yoshiteru 2:10Takeda Commanders at Nagashino 3:38Okabe Motonobu at Takatenjin 5:10Fall of the Takeda 6:14Oda Nobunaga at Honnoji 7:28Torii Mototada at Fushimi 9:25Western Army Commanders 10:50The Battle of Hakodate 13:15The Battle of Shiroyama 14:57-------------------------------------------------------------------------Sources:"Samurai Battles" by Michael Sharpe"The Samurai Encyclopedia" by Constantine Nomikos Vaporis"Sekigahara 1600: The Final Struggle for Power" by Anthony J. Bryant"Samurai Weapons and Fighting Techniques" by Thomas ConlanAdditional articles found on various figures and events through the Japanese Wiki Corpus.Music:"Eastern Thought" by Kevin MacLeod is licensed under a Creative Commons Attribution 4.0 license. creativecommons.org/licenses/by/4.0Source: http://incompetech.com/music/royalty-free/index.html?isrc=USUAN1100682Artist: http://incompetech.comArtwork and Images:Classical art, which in most cases can be considered public domain. Art and images from the Nobunaga's Ambition series.Art from Osprey Publications.Other modern artist renditions and photos, if you see your work in this video please contact me so that I can give you proper credit!-------------------------------------------------------------------------Social Media:Facebook: facebook.com/theshogunateyoutubeTwitter: twitter.com/ShogunateTheSupport the channel on Patreon! patreon.com/theshogunateyt?fan_landing=true#Samurai #History #Japan
Top 5 Greatest Samurai Last Stands The Shogunate 2024-01-06 | In this video we will look to examine 5 legendary last stands throughout samurai history. Ranking them in terms of how significant they really were!Timestamps:Intro 0:00Number 5 1:55Number 4 3:55Number 3 6:32Number 2 8:54Honorable Mentions 11:41Number 1 12:21-------------------------------------------------------------------------Sources:"Samurai Battles" by Michael Sharpe"Legends of the Samurai" by Hiroaki Sato"Osaka 1615: The Last Battle of the Samurai" by Stephen TurnbullAdditional articles found on various figures and events through the Japanese Wiki Corpus.Music:"Marshes" from World of Warcraft OSTArtwork and Images:Classical art, which in most cases can be considered public domain. Art and images from the Nobunaga's Ambition series.Art from Osprey Publications.Other modern artist renditions and photos, if you see your work in this video please contact me so that I can give you proper credit!-------------------------------------------------------------------------Social Media:Facebook: facebook.com/theshogunateyoutubeTwitter: twitter.com/ShogunateTheSupport the channel on Patreon! patreon.com/theshogunateyt?fan_landing=true#Samurai #History #Japan
History of the Ii Clan The Shogunate 2023-12-23 | In this video we look to examine the fascinating story of the Ii clan who are famed for such members Ii Naomasa, Naotaka, Naosuke, and the fearsome Red Devils!If you would like a say in which clan I cover next, consider supporting the channel on patreon! patreon.com/theshogunateyt?fan_landing=true -------------------------------------------------------------------------- Sources Used: As with many of the less famous clans, it can be hard to find information on them, especially in English or easily translatable. Yet for this video I was able to find most info on it through articles from the Japanese Wiki Corpus, Samurai wiki/archives and translated articles from: Hikone Castle Museum hikone-castle-museum.jp/history Kotobank kotobank.jp/word/%E4%BA%95%E4%BC%8A%E6%B0%8F-29741 Ryotanji ryotanji.com/history/iinaotora.html Some other information form this video was also found in: "The Samurai Encyclopedia" by Constantine Nomikos Vaporis "Sekigahara: The Final Struggle for Power" By Anthony Bryant -------------------------------------------------------------------------- Music: "Chariots of War" by Aakash GandhiArtwork and Images: The Samurai Portraits used are from the "Nobunaga's Ambition" Series and are the property of Koei Tecmo. Classical art, which in most cases can be considered public domain. Art from Osprey Publications. Other modern artist renditions and photographs, if you see your work in this video please contact me so that I can give you proper credit! ------------------------------------------------------------------------- Social Media: Facebook: facebook.com/theshogunateyoutube Twitter: twitter.com/ShogunateThe #Samurai #History #Japan
Youve Been Lied to About Samurai Swords #shorts The Shogunate 2023-12-20 | Contrary to popular belief, swords like the katana or tachi were not the main weapons of the samurai...Music: "Dana" by Vibe TracksArtwork and Images: Classical art, which in most cases can be considered public domain.Art from Osprey Publications.------------------------------------------------------------------------- Social Media: Facebook: facebook.com/theshogunateyoutube Twitter: twitter.com/ShogunateThe Support the channel on Patreon! patreon.com/theshogunateyt?fan_landing=true #Samurai #History #Japan
A Tale of Samurai Revenge The Shogunate 2023-12-03 | Revenge is an interesting subject when it comes to premodern Japan. So often we have stories of samurai committing acts of revenge only later to be punished. Yet here we have an old story where a samurai got his revenge and lived to be praised for it.-------------------------------------------------------------------------The main source I used for this video was "Legends of the Samurai" by Hiroaki Sato.Music:"Miki Rhapsody for Koto" performed by Reiko Kimura.Artwork and Images:Classical art, which in most cases can be considered public domain. Art from Osprey Publications.Other modern artist renditions and photos, if you see your work in this video please contact me so that I can give you proper credit!-------------------------------------------------------------------------Social Media:Facebook: facebook.com/theshogunateyoutubeTwitter: twitter.com/ShogunateTheSupport the channel on Patreon! patreon.com/theshogunateyt?fan_landing=true#Samurai #History #Japan
Japan is Finally in Age of Empires 4 - My Thoughts The Shogunate 2023-11-18 | Japan has finally arrived in Age of Empires 4! Lets dive in and examine them!Check out my other Age of Empires Videos!Age of Empires 3 DE - Looking at Tokugawa's Japan youtube.com/watch?v=hpF4xmGRyuAThe Sekigahara Campaign | Age of Empires 3 DE youtube.com/watch?v=_USKFtn4Z4I&Age of Empires 4 was developed by Relic Entertainment and World's Edge studios and was published by Xbox Game Studios.Music:"Liberation" by Asher FuleroSocial Media:Facebook: facebook.com/theshogunateyoutubeTwitter: twitter.com/ShogunateTheSupport the channel on Patreon! patreon.com/theshogunateyt?fan_landing=true#Samurai #Game #Japan
My Thoughts on the Upcoming Shogun (2024 Miniseries) The Shogunate 2023-11-09 | With trailers out now for the new adaption of James Clavell's classic novel "Shogun", we can finally see if the new series looks good or not. Here are my thoughts...Check out the first trailer: youtube.com/watch?v=yAN5uspO_hkCheck out the second trailer: youtube.com/watch?v=AxWRWw_w4awMetatron's reaction to the trailer: youtube.com/watch?v=o9Mt7amXyYY&t=783sMy review of Shogun (1980) youtube.com/watch?v=PmX71xhj6uk-------------------------------------------------------------------------Music:"Dana" by Vibe TracksAll images are taken from the Shogun (2024) trailers.-------------------------------------------------------------------------Social Media:Facebook: facebook.com/theshogunateyoutubeTwitter: twitter.com/ShogunateTheSupport the channel on Patreon! patreon.com/theshogunateyt?fan_landing=true#Shogun #Japan #FX
The Cursed Blades of Muramasa The Shogunate 2023-10-29 | The cursed or demon blades of the legendary swordsmith Muramasa, have been the subject of great interest and debate for many years. Were they truly the wicked creations that many have come to see them as? Or is there an understandable reality beneath the myth?-------------------------------------------------------------------------Sources Used:"History Uncovered: Muramasa - Cursed Blade" documentary by NHK www3.nhk.or.jp/nhkworld/en/ondemand/video/3022030"Legends and Stories around the Japanese Sword 2" by Markus Sesko"The Cursed Of Samurai Muramasa Blades" article by Medium 377.medium.com/the-cursed-of-samurai-muramasa-blades-3c47a7907869-------------------------------------------------------------------------Music:"Dark Fog" by Kevin MacLeod is licensed under a Creative Commons Attribution 4.0 license. creativecommons.org/licenses/by/4.0Source: http://incompetech.com/music/royalty-free/index.html?isrc=USUAN1300031Artist: http://incompetech.comArtwork and Images:Classical art, which in most cases can be considered public domain. Photographs from tourism websites such as All About Japan.Other modern artist renditions and photos, if you see your work in this video please contact me so that I can give you proper credit!-------------------------------------------------------------------------Social Media:Facebook: facebook.com/theshogunateyoutubeTwitter: twitter.com/ShogunateTheSupport the channel on Patreon! patreon.com/theshogunateyt?fan_landing=true#Samurai #History #Japan
The Shimabara Rebellion (Part 2) | The Edo Period Episode 4 The Shogunate 2023-10-18 | With the Shimabara rebellion fully underway, the Tokugawa Shogunate will dispatch armies aimed at crushing the revolt before things get further out of hand. It his here we will see the climactic siege of Hara!This video is done in collaboration with channels "Samurai and Ninja History", "Sengoku Studies戦国研究", and "Samurai Traditions of the Tada Genji" Check out their great videos!Samurai and Ninja History: Coming soon!Sengoku Studies戦国研究: youtube.com/watch?v=COau0jUtlSg--------------------------------------------------------------------------Sources Used:"The Logistics of Power: Tokugawa Response to the Shimabara Rebellion and Power Projection in Seventeenth-Century Japan" by Matthew E. Keith"In Search of Japan's Hidden Christians" by John Doughill"A History of Japan" by RHP Mason and JG Caiger"A History of the Samurai" by Jonathan López-Vera"The Samurai Encyclopedia" by Constantine Nomikos VaporisAdditional information found through the Japanese Wiki Corpus -------------------------------------------------------------------------Music from:"In the West" by Kevin MacLeod is licensed under a Creative Commons Attribution 4.0 license. creativecommons.org/licenses/by/4.0Source: http://incompetech.com/music/royalty-free/index.html?isrc=USUAN1100746Artist: http://incompetech.comMusic from Star Wars: Knight of the Old Republic 2"Symphonic Ode Gotama the Buddha" by Akira Ifukube"Triptyque Aborigene" by Akira IfukubeArtwork:Classical art, which in most cases can be considered public domain. Art from Osprey Publications.Art from the Nobunaga's Ambition SeriesOther modern artist renditions and photos as well as photos from Wikipedia, if you see your work in this video please contact me so that I can give you proper credit!-------------------------------------------------------------------------Social Media:Facebook: facebook.com/theshogunateyoutubeTwitter: twitter.com/ShogunateTheSupport the channel on Patreon! patreon.com/theshogunateyt?fan_landing=true#Samurai #History #Japan
The Legend of Kato Kiyomasa - The Tiger Hunter The Shogunate 2023-09-30 | Tiger Hunter, One the Seven Spears, Daimyo, General, Warrior, Architect, Kato Kiyomasa was all these are more. In this video we dive into the fascinating history of one of the fiercest samurai to ever live.This video is done in collaboration with channels "Samurai and Ninja History", "Sengoku Studies戦国研究", and "Samurai Traditions of the Tada Genji" Check out their great videos!Samurai and Ninja History: youtube.com/watch?v=63W2RO9WR2ESengoku Studies戦国研究: youtube.com/watch?v=ooo0vItDZfY&list=PLxHbtmQ5PQVpoPyce6KrZQdF69gpdGrf_&index=40-------------------------------------------------------------------------Sources Used:"Ideals of the Samurai: Writings of Japanese Warriors" by William Scott Wilson"Hideyoshi" by Mary Elizabeth Berry"Samurai Battles" by Michael Sharpe"War in Japan 1467-1615" by Stephen TurnbullFurther articles found through the Japanese Wiki Corpus and the Samurai wiki/archives.-------------------------------------------------------------------------Music:"Serious" by The Tower of Light"Netherstorm" From World of Warcraft: The Burning CrusadeArtwork and Images:Samurai Portraits from the Nobunaga's Ambition SeriesClassical art, which in most cases can be considered public domain. Other modern artist renditions and photos, if you see your work in this video please contact me so that I can give you proper credit!-------------------------------------------------------------------------Social Media:Facebook: facebook.com/theshogunateyoutubeTwitter: twitter.com/ShogunateTheSupport the channel on Patreon! patreon.com/theshogunateyt?fan_landing=true#Samurai #History #Japan
The Shimabara Rebellion (Part 1) | The Edo Period Episode 3 The Shogunate 2023-09-14 | The Tokugawa Shogunate faces its toughest challenge since the Siege of Osaka, as a great rebellion in Kyushu erupts to into a storm of chaos and death.--------------------------------------------------------------------------Sources Used:"The Logistics of Power: Tokugawa Response to the Shimabara Rebellion and Power Projection in Seventeenth-Century Japan" by Matthew E. Keith"A History of Japan" by RHP Mason and JG Caiger"A History of the Samurai" by Jonathan López-Vera"The Samurai Encyclopedia" by Constantine Nomikos VaporisAdditional information found through the Japanese Wiki Corpus -------------------------------------------------------------------------Music from:"In the West" by Kevin MacLeod is licensed under a Creative Commons Attribution 4.0 license. creativecommons.org/licenses/by/4.0Source: http://incompetech.com/music/royalty-free/index.html?isrc=USUAN1100746Artist: http://incompetech.comMusic from World of WarcraftMusic from Star Wars: Knight of the Old Republic 2Artwork:Classical art, which in most cases can be considered public domain. Art from Osprey Publications.Art from the Nobunaga's Ambition SeriesOther modern artist renditions and photos as well as photos from Wikipedia, if you see your work in this video please contact me so that I can give you proper credit!-------------------------------------------------------------------------Social Media:Facebook: facebook.com/theshogunateyoutubeTwitter: twitter.com/ShogunateTheSupport the channel on Patreon! patreon.com/theshogunateyt?fan_landing=true#Samurai #History #Japan
Mystery of the Komuso (ft. Tairyu Shakuhachi and Hon-on Shakuhachi) The Shogunate 2023-08-27 | The Komuso are mysterious figures of old Japan. In this video, with the help of Shawn from Renzoh Flutes (now Tairyu Shakuhachi) and Nick from Hon-on Shakuhachi, we will seek to discover the truth behind this fascinating figures and the music they played!Learn Hitoyogiri Shakuhachi Today! shawnheadmusic.com/store/hitoyogiri-course-number-1-with-nick-and-shawnGet yourself a flute! shawnheadmusic.com/store/hitoyogiri-oshiki-student-modelCheck out Renzoh Flutes and Hon-on Shakuhachi's YouTube Channels!@TairyuShakuhachi @hon-onold-styleshakuhachic8017 Timestamps:Intro 0:00Komuso Appearance 2:38The Shakuhachi 4:03The Tengai 5:59Honkyoku 10:07Komuso in the Edo Period 12:43Final Thoughts on the Komuso 23:47How You Can Learn to Play Shakuhachi Today! 30:10-------------------------------------------------------------------------Sources Used:"Japanese Music and Musical Instruments" by William P. Malm"The Crazy Cloud Anthology" by Ikkyu Sojun"Shakuhachi, Zen, The Fukeshu and Komuso" by James Sanford"Hitori mondo" by Hisamatsu Fūyō"Bakufu Memorandum of December 18th, 1678 (Komusō-ha Oboe)" translation by Torsten Olafsson"Kaido Honsoku" translated by Torsten Olafsson"Yearning for the Bell: a study of transmission in the shakuhachi honkyoku tradition" by Riley LeeKomusØ and “Shakuhachi-Zen” DEEG"Zen and Shakuhachi" by Yoshida MitsukuniMakihara Ichiro, komusou-ichiro.com"Kyotaku Denki" translated by Gen’ichi TsugeRinzai Roku (Rinzai Recordings)-------------------------------------------------------------------------Music all preformed by Renzoh Flutes:"Kyorei""Ryobo 霊慕 Dokyoku""霊慕 (越後) Echigo Reibo"Artwork and Images:Classical art and vintage photos, which in most cases can be considered public domain. Other modern artist renditions and photos, if you see your work in this video please contact me so that I can give you proper credit!-------------------------------------------------------------------------Social Media:Facebook: facebook.com/theshogunateyoutubeTwitter: twitter.com/ShogunateTheSupport the channel on Patreon! patreon.com/theshogunateyt?fan_landing=true#Samurai #History #Japan
How to Play Nobunagas Ambition: Awakening The Shogunate 2023-08-15 | Due to some popular demand, I've decided to make a video explaining the basics of how to play Nobunaga's Ambition: Awakening! I hope this video helps you on your campaigns! Feel free to ask me further questions either in the comments or on discord!Check out my full review of the game: youtube.com/watch?v=TZAC4s8OSMETimestamps:Intro 0:00Getting Set Up 0:46Initial Goals 3:00Clan Development 4:39Council Actions 6:19Diplomacy 8:39Warfare 10:00Nobunaga's Ambition: Awakening was developed by Kou Shibusawa and published by Koei Tecmo.The music in this video is all from the Nobunaga's Ambitions series.Social Media:Facebook: facebook.com/theshogunateyoutubeTwitter: twitter.com/ShogunateTheSupport the channel on Patreon! patreon.com/theshogunateyt?fan_landing=true#Samurai #Game #NobunagasAmbition
SILENCE - A Review and Examination The Shogunate 2023-08-11 | It is time we examined Silence, a story revolving around Christian missionaries who secretly travel to Edo period Japan and who find themselves tested under the weight of intense religious persecution. This video will function somewhat different than my usual reviews as we will examine the story of Silence and its deeper meanings, both how it is portrayed in the book and 2016 film.The original novel "Silence" was written in 1966 by Shusaku Endo.The film adaption I chose to review for this video was directed by Martin Scorsese.Music: "Spirit of Fire" by Jesse GallagherSocial Media:Facebook: facebook.com/theshogunateyoutubeTwitter: twitter.com/ShogunateTheSupport the channel on Patreon! patreon.com/theshogunateyt?fan_landing=true#Samurai #Film #Review
Building the New LEGO Himeji Castle While Talking About its History The Shogunate 2023-08-04 | Lego recently released a new architecture set for Himeji Castle! So I decided to pick it up as soon as it came out. In this video I build the castle and discuss the interesting history of Himeji Caste, often regarded as the greatest samurai castle in Japan!Learn more about the history of samurai castle: youtube.com/watch?v=LspnzZdf3A8The main source of information I used in the video was found in "Samurai Castles: History, Architecture, and Visitors Guide" by Jennifer Mitchelhill.-------------------------------------------------------------------------Music:"Groove with the Wu" by Jesse GallagherArtwork and Images:Classical art, which in most cases can be considered public domain. Art from Osprey Publications.Other modern artist renditions and photos, if you see your work in this video please contact me so that I can give you proper credit!-------------------------------------------------------------------------Social Media:Facebook: facebook.com/theshogunateyoutubeTwitter: twitter.com/ShogunateTheSupport the channel on Patreon! patreon.com/theshogunateyt?fan_landing=true#Samurai #History #Japan
How the Samurai Took Control of Japan (Brief Summary) #shorts The Shogunate 2023-07-29 | A brief summery of how the Samurai seized control of Japan and would come to rule it for roughly the next seven centuries! Music: "Perihelion" by Cooper Cannell Artwork and Images: Classical art, which in most cases can be considered public domain.------------------------------------------------------------------------- Social Media: Facebook: facebook.com/theshogunateyoutube Twitter: twitter.com/ShogunateThe Support the channel on Patreon! patreon.com/theshogunateyt?fan_landing=true #Samurai #History #shorts
These Samurai Spirits Still Haunt the Seas! #shorts The Shogunate 2023-07-25 | The curious case of the Dan-no-ura crabs (also known as Heikegani), whose shells bare the faces of fallen samurai! Music: "Leoforos Alexandras" by Dan Bodan Artwork and Images: Classical art, which in most cases can be considered public domain. Modern artist renditions and photos, if you see your work in this video please contact me so that I can give you proper credit! ------------------------------------------------------------------------- Social Media: Facebook: facebook.com/theshogunateyoutube Twitter: twitter.com/ShogunateThe Support the channel on Patreon! patreon.com/theshogunateyt?fan_landing=true #Samurai #History #shorts
