Awesome Samurai

Full Moon watch maker OVD presents a unique timepiece inspired by samurai warriors. Each watch features a case made from damascus steel, with a dial crafted from a thin layer of damascus in either steel or titanium. Its hands evoke the blade of a samurai sword, while a color-coordinated strap is based on a leather hilt. Powered by a Miyota 9015 movement.

From toymaker Gecco comes this incredibly detailed half-scale replica of the Shinobi Prosthetic from Sekiro: Shadows Die Twice. Though you may not want to move it given its price, the model is fully articulated, including its fingertips. You can even disassemble it for display or maintenance. Pre-order and you get the Loaded Shuriken attachment.

The sequel to the hit samurai action game Ghost of Tsushima features breathtaking vistas that flex the power of the PS5. Set more than 300 years after the events of the first game, Ghost of Yōtei not only has a new setting and protagonist. It also appears to have more open-world exploration and more interactions with animals. Drops 2025.

These beautiful playing cards from Neversleep Co feature imagery of cats dressed in samurai armor. Each face card illustrates a different feline warrior, equipped with swords and other accessories surrounded by flourishes. The number cards have unique geometric patterns. Add-ons include poker chips, enamel pins, and a red deck as a stretch goal.

This animated short film follows a legendary craftsman who lost his arm and uses who uses a prosthetic arm to take down his enemies. The fight choreography is amazing, and we love the use of sawdust in place of blood. Go behind-the-scenes here, then support their Kickstarter for a feature-length film. (Thanks, Rob!)

Nicolas Cage gets top billing in this colorful samurai western about a criminal who is sprung from jail by a warlord and forced to rescue his runaway granddaughter. If he does not comply or attempts to flee, he’ll meet a terrible fate. We’ve got an Escape from New York meets The Road Warrior vibe going here.

Among The Mandalorian’s many influences are Westerns and samurai movies. This collectible from Bandai celebrates the series’ Eastern influences, envisioning Din Djarin as a rōnin, a wandering warrior with no lord or master. The 6.7″ tall figure includes a real cloth cape, rifle, blaster, and a katana.

This extraordinary, limited-edition watch features a design inspired by a samurai’s kabuto helmet. For each timepiece, a skilled metalsmith hand-carves a dragon into its bezel. Its titanium case and band are cast with special dies that create the look of hand-hammered steel, while brown and blue finishes give it an aged look.

Make liquor bottles extra special with Tadayasu’s fancy bottle toppers. The Samurai Bottle Helmet comes in designs based on the actual helmets worn by some of the country’s most famous feudal warlords.

The latest gameplay video for From Software’s Sekiro Shadows Die Twice sheds light on the game’s story and setting. It also teaches the basics of the game’s fast-paced, skill-based combat system. The game drops 3/22/19 on PS4, Xbox One, and Windows.

XM Studios‘ latest masterpiece is this handcrafted and hand-painted 1:4 porcelain statue that depicts the Dark Knight as a samurai. The Batman Shogun statue comes with three heads, two left arms, two right arms, and two chest emblems.

Our first look at Sekiro: Shadows Die Twice reveals that it is quite a big leap above From Software’s Souls series. You can eliminate enemies in one blow with stealth attacks and counters, and you can instantly revive yourself on the spot.

From Software – creators of Dark Souls and Bloodborne – have a new action adventure game. In Sekiro Shadows Die Twice, you gather gadgets and weapons that you can unleash from your prosthetic hand. Coming 2019 for Xbox One, PS4 and Windows.

(Gore) Our first comprehensive look at Sucker Punch’s open world samurai game Ghost of Tsushima unveils a stunning world with a fast counter-based combat system. The game also has set pieces straight out of samurai movies for certain battles.

We suspect there’s more wire fu than meets the eye in this promo video from Japanese mobile operator SoftBank, but it’s still pretty awesome to watch two sword-wielding samurai go at it while floating around with jetpacks. We would so pay to see this movie.

While you might think your jeans are dyed indigo, they’re not. The real deal is hard to come by, and much richer than what we’re used to. The fascinating thing isn’t the color, but the natural properties it offers that drove Samurai to wear indigo fabric beneath their armor.