Actor/martial arts champ Mark Dacascos explores the story of Miyamoto Musashi, the most famous Samurai of all time, and trains in the weaponry and wisdom of Japan’s great warriors. Set to the action-packed, battle-scarred backdrop of Japan’s warrior tradition, this new feature-length special takes viewers on an immersive journey through historic Japan in the footsteps of Musashi, Japan’s legendary swordsman and warrior. As Mark learns about ancient Samurai culture, the action is brought vividly to life in a dynamic and innovative way through cutting-edge animation.
Practical Effects
Dacascos actually training with master swordsmiths, not faking it
Visual Effects
Weirdly ambitious animation sequences for a History Channel joint
Director
Andrew Piddington
Trivia, insights & behind the scenes
Dacascos won his first martial arts championship at age seven—he's been training longer than most actors have been alive.
Musashi's 'Book of Five Rings' became a weird business school bible in the 1980s—Wall Street bros cosplaying samurai intellect.
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