Here, we rank the top female samurai and ronin in anime, not by their backstory, but by their sheer combat prowess and mastery of the blade. Synopsis: Criminals and executioners are sent on a ...

In the seven centuries samurai ruled Japan, women played an essential role in both creating and upholding the warrior state. Aside from a brief period in the 14th century, the emperor was little ...

The topic of mask-wearing may have become a divisive one during the pandemic, but looking back through the annals of time reveals one group of people who staunchly supported face coverings: Samurai ...