Netflix has released the initial teaser trailer for Last Samurai Standing, a gripping six-episode historical drama and action epic based on Shōgo Imamura’s Ikusagami novels. Set to premiere on November 13, the series will be exclusively available on Netflix and will also feature a special screening at the 30th Busan International Film Festival in South Korea later this month.
Epic Meiji-Era Battle Royale
The teaser immerses viewers in a thrilling Meiji-era conflict, where 292 warriors converge on Kyoto’s Tenryūji Temple at dusk. Each warrior carries a single wooden tag, which they must seize or defend in a deadly race to Tokyo. Filmed over several days with over 1,000 cast and crew members, the temple battle scene blends cutting-edge CGI with practical effects, delivering some of the most intense action sequences ever seen in Japanese television. Producer-star Junichi Okada, who also oversees action planning, collaborates with director Michihito Fujii to create a visually stunning spectacle.
Star-Studded Cast
The series boasts an impressive ensemble, with new cast members recently announced:
- Gaku Hamada as Superintendent General Toshiyoshi Kawaji
- Taiiku Okazaki as swordsman Jinroku Keage
- Arata Iura as Home Minister Toshimichi Okubo
- Tetsushi Tanaka as Bureau of Communications chief Hisoka Maejima
- Ayumu Nakajima as Okubo’s secretary Shinpei Nagase
They join an already stellar lineup, including Yūmia Fujisaka, Kaya Kiyohara, Masahiro Higashide, and Kazunari Ninomiya, in a gripping tale of honor, betrayal, and survival.
Premiere Details
Last Samurai Standing will debut its six episodes on November 13, exclusively on Netflix, with a special screening at the Busan International Film Festival. This highly anticipated series promises to captivate audiences with its blend of historical drama and breathtaking action.
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