Go! Samurai
GO! SAMURAI
| Genres: Action, Samurai | |
| Themes: Samurai | |
| Rating: 5.63 / 10 | |
| Rank: #11981 | |
| Popularity: #15231 | |
| Users Listed: 851 | |
| Users Scored: 377 | |
| NSFW: No | |
| Last Updated: 04/12/2021 | |
| Aired: August 7, 2015 (Summer) | |
| Type: ona | |
| Source: original | |
| Age Rating: PG 13 | |
| Episodes: 1 |
Synopsis:
The narrative unfolds in a stark, isolated landscape, centered on a lone samurai burdened by a past he can’t escape. He faces an overwhelming challenge: confronting a relentless horde of one hundred adversaries, each driven by a primal aggression. The short explores themes of perseverance and the individual's struggle against insurmountable odds, focusing on the samurai's disciplined movements and calculated defense. Rather than grand spectacle, the animation emphasizes the weight of each encounter and the character’s quiet determination. It offers a contemplative experience, less about victory and more about the enduring spirit tested by relentless adversity and the cost of defending one’s existence.
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Staff:
- Kimura, Keiichiro (Director, Key Animation, In-Between Animation)
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User simo_omis (Score: 7/10):
GO!SAMURAI by Keiichiro Kimura is animated short film about a single samurai that fights for his life against 100 of his vicious enemies. The first animated short film by the legendary Japanese animator, Keiichiro Kimura. “GO! SAMURAI” is a sketch animation (素描動画 Sobyo-doga) where each and every frame will be hand-drawn in pencil by the legendary animator. Legendary animator, born on April 5, 1938. Joined Toei Animation in 1961. He debuted as an animator with Samurai Kid, and then was the character designer/animation director for his next series, Rainbow Squadron Robin. His most famous classic work, Tiger Mask greatly influenced future animators and action anime. His daring actionsequences and strong art still holds fans today. nn“I create the animated version of rock!”nnWith imagination, spirit, and age-defying vitality, he hopes to fill his audience with courage and excitement. He has greatly influenced the animation industry with his fierce artwork, dynamic, daring actions and his use of camera angles. It is no exaggeration to say that Keiichiro Kimura is the founder of modern Japanese action animation.