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The revenge of the forty-seven rōnin (四十七士, Shijūshichishi), [2] also known as the Akō incident (赤穂事件, Akō jiken) or Akō vendetta, is a historical event in Japan in which a band of rōnin (lordless samurai) avenged the death of their master on 31 January 1703. [3] The incident has since become legendary. [4]
47 Ronin is a 2013 American historical fantasy action film directed by Carl Rinsch in his sole theatrical directorial effort.
May 22, 2024 · Forty-seven ronin, the 47 loyal retainers of the lord of Ako, whose vendetta ranks as one of the most dramatic episodes of Japanese history. After the death of their master over a breach in palace etiquette, the 47 samurai spent years plotting their revenge against the man responsible for his death.
Dec 25, 2013 · 47 Ronin: Directed by Carl Rinsch. With Keanu Reeves, Hiroyuki Sanada, Kô Shibasaki, Tadanobu Asano. A band of samurai sets out to avenge the death and dishonor of their master at the hands of a ruthless shogun.
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Aug 7, 2019 · The 47 Ronin, or the Faithful Retainers. In 1701, the emperor Higashiyama sent imperial envoys from his seat at Kyoto to the shogun's court at Edo (Tokyo). A high shogunate official, Kira Yoshinaka, served as master of ceremonies for the visit.
Jan 19, 2021 · The Forty-Seven Rōnin: The True Story Behind Japan’s National Legend. Lily Johnson. 19 Jan 2021. Image Credit: Public domain. The story of the forty-seven rōnin is one of the most famous and well-told tales in Japan, and is considered by many as ‘Japan’s National Legend’.
Asano extended his short sword, charged through the castle, and struck Kira. While the wound wasn’t fatal, its consequences would be. What brought about this violent quarrel? And what would come of Asano and his samurai? Adam Clulow shares the legend of the 47 Rōnin and their quest for revenge.
This action-adventure follows the exploits of 47 samurai warriors who plot to exact revenge on a court official responsible for their master's death. Watch trailers & learn more.
The temple is famous for its graveyard where the "47 Ronin" (also known as Akoroshi, the "masterless samurai from Ako") are buried. The story of the 47 loyal ronin became highly popular as a kabuki play during the Edo Period (1603-1868) and remains very popular today.
