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The film’s premise—a samurai flung from the Edo period into the 21st century—serves as a fascinating vehicle for exploring themes of displacement and cultural obsolescence. Makiya Yamaguchi’s portrayal of Kosaka Shinzaemon, a pro-shogunate swordsman suddenly thrust into the modern world, is both nuanced and deeply moving. Yamaguchi’s extensive experience in jidaigeki films lends authenticity to his performance, enriching the character’s struggle with his identity and relevance in a world that has moved on without him.
Dedicated to the late Seizo Fukumoto, a veteran of the jidaigeki genre who famously met his end countless times on screen, the film functions as both a tribute and a critical reflection on the genre's decline. Yasuda’s screenplay cleverly juxtaposes Shinzaemon’s traditional values with the chaotic absurdity of modern life, underscoring the samurai’s sense of isolation in a society that values different skills and attributes.
The humor arises from Shinzaemon’s bewilderment at contemporary customs, yet Yasuda deftly balances this with poignant moments that highlight the samurai’s loss of purpose. The juxtaposition of ancient honor codes against the backdrop of a jidaigeki television set serves as a metaphor for the broader struggles facing traditional cultural forms in a rapidly evolving world.
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