Shipwrecked African-American slaves arrive in the midst of Bakumatsu-era Japan; they soon carve out a niche in the market with their musical talents.
Direction
Okamoto's gleeful disregard for historical accuracy is the point.
Score
Actual jazz musicians shredding while swords get drawn. Surreal.
Costume
Top hats meet topknots. The visual gags never stop.

Director
Kihachi Okamoto
Trivia, insights & behind the scenes
Okamoto cast actual Tokyo jazz musicians rather than actors, explaining the authentic musical sequences.