This was an excellent series about the farmer, the farmers life, and the war between the common man and an emperor. During this series, it was a wonderful look into the politics of how a simple merchant dealer's son became an emperor. Now in the middle are seven samurai warriors who must stop this new tyrant from up heaving a peaceful village which grows and deals their rice to the emperor for fuel cells to the capital city which flies above the ground. These fuel cells are then traded with mechanical bandits which are ex samurai turned machine. Kambei, a samurai of pure instinct and excellence with his sword is called in by a simple water priestess who hires his help to stop the oncoming battle at her village. With him are Katsushiro, a rogue young samurai who wants to learn how to fight properly and asks Kambei for help, but refuses. In his so doing, Katsushiro then later understands it is only his unique qualities that make him a samurai to stop the emperor. Also with the two are Kikuchiyo, a man turned machine who was a farmer before his transformation. More of a humorous sidekick than anything else. Gorobei, a street performer ex soldier who uses his skills to dodge any attack as part of his act. Relentless but flamboyant. This also worked well with th efforts to the cause of stopping the emperor. Kyuzo, a marvel two sword wielding Cuisinart who is as silent as he is deadly. Kambei and Kyuzo once fought against each other, and Kambei knew he could not beat him. Yet both call a truce to stop the carnage. Shichiroji, also part of the great war with Kambei as Kambei's pilot. Excellent swordsman and spears man, but does not like the fighting. Also just as wise cracking as Kikuchiyo which adds the fun times to hard times. Heihachi, an engineer of the utmost technical skills. He is a samurai, but at a distance. In fact he would rather chop wood than fight. But with all aspects of fighting, there has to be a goal. And for this to happen a water priestess named Kirara, hires Kambei to stop the evil which plagues her village, who is Ukyo a son of a merchant dealer who became an emperor. His ability of causing great damages with his conniving is the cause of everyones troubles. Now in his state of insanity, he becomes infatuated with Kirara for her beauty and innocence which Ukyo admires and wants her for himself. But his father Maro feels his son has gone too far. And joins forces with the samurai to stop his own son. All in all this series is an excellent example of how differences and politics can sometimes cause too much power for one to handle. The music was top notch, and the battles were perfect. Great sequences of sword fighting along with extra firepower. I recommend this series to those who love to watch the code of the samurai in its fullest extent and clarity.
Review of Samurai 7
