Movies and TvShows featuring "feudal-japan" theme.

In Japan in the year 1600, at the dawn of a century-defining civil war, Lord Yoshii Toranaga is fighting for his life as his enemies on the Council of Regents unite against him, when a mysterious European ship is found marooned in a nearby fishing village.

Kagome Higurashi, a 15-year-old girl from modern-day Tokyo, is transported to the feudal era of Japan through a magical well. There, she encounters InuYasha, a half-demon with an insatiable appetite for power. Together, they embark on a journey to recover the shattered pieces of the mystical Jewel of Four Souls and prevent it from falling into the wrong hands. Along the way, they face various demons, forge new alliances, and discover the true purpose behind Kagome's time-traveling abilities.

The anime centers on a young female ninja named Chidori, whose dream is to help the Warring States-era warlord Oda Nobunaga to achieve his goals.

After the Onin War, the world is plunged into chaos. Amid this situation, heroes of the warring states begin to emerge in an attempt to unify the country and rule in these turbulent times. In the mid-1540s, there is a young wandering samurai in Mino which is strategically located between the East and West. His name is Akechi Mitsuhide. At this time, there is plenty of internal strife within the Toki clan which rules Mino. Surrounded by the Oda of Owari, the Imagawa of Suruga and the Asakura of Echizen, Mino has constantly faced the risk of invasion. Mitsuhide is pulled into battle and destroys the enemy. His bravery as well as stratagem catches the attention of Saito Toshimasa, the chief retainer of the Toki clan, and he is singled out. This man who is also known as Saito Dosan will go on to takeover the Toki and make Mino his own.

Blade of the Immortal is a TV show set in historical Japan. It follows the story of Manji, a skilled samurai who becomes cursed with immortality after a legendary witch gives him bloodworms. With his new immortality, Manji becomes a skilled assassin and seeks revenge against those who wronged him. The show delves into themes of tragedy, revenge, and the consequences of immortality. It is filled with intense swordplay, gore, and supernatural elements.

In feudal Japan, a young girl named Rin witnesses the brutal murder of her parents by a group of swordsmen. She seeks revenge and enlists the help of an immortal swordsman, Manji. Together, they embark on a journey to eliminate the Itto-ryu, a dangerous group of fighters.

Set between the Kamakura and Muromachi periods, during the Kenmu Restoration, the story follows the tale of Hojo Tokiyuki, a boy on the run after his family is overthrown by Ashikaga Takauji. With his only allies being a shady priest and his followers, the young lord must seek revenge and regain his glory, with his only weapon: a superhuman ability to flee and hide.

A young orphan named Biwa is taken in by the powerful Taira Clan—also known as the Heike—after their leader witnesses her extraordinary psychic abilities. Unfortunately, what she predicts is a future of bloodshed, violence, and civil war. Inspired by the 12th-century epic tale Heike Monogatari.

A young swordsman finds himself involved in a plot to overthrow the shogunate.

Jin is a young physician who finds himself transported back in time to the Edo period in Japan. He must navigate through the challenges of feudal Japan while trying to make a difference in the lives of those around him.

Sasuke Furuta is a vassal of the great warlord Nobunaga Oda and a man obsessed with tea ceremony and material desires in his pursuit of a fortuitous life. Having learned from Nobunaga and the legendary tea master Soueki Senne, Sasuke walks the way of the Hyouge Mono.

The historical novel series depicts Heizou Hasegawa, who metes justice on wrongdoers and supervises the crackdown on arsonists and robbers in Japan's Edo period (1603-1868).

In feudal Japan, a skilled ninja named Jubei sets off on a dangerous journey to uncover a conspiracy and protect the land from evil forces. Along the way, he encounters twisted creatures, powerful enemies, and must rely on his expertise and cunning to survive.

Katanagatari is set in an alternative version of Japan during the Edo period. The story follows Yasuri Shichika, a swordsman who lives on an isolated island with his sister and Master Togame, a strategist from the shogunate. Master Togame hires Shichika to help her collect twelve unique swords, each with incredible powers. As they travel across Japan, they encounter various enemies and allies, uncovering the truth about the swords and their own past.

In the year 1614, during the Edo period in Japan, the Kouga and Iga ninja clans are locked in a bitter and violent struggle. Both clans possess supernatural powers and are determined to annihilate each other. Amidst this chaos, the tragic love story of Gennosuke of Kouga and Oboro of Iga unfolds. As the war escalates, their forbidden love becomes a symbol of hope and peace, but it also becomes a target for those seeking to exploit it for their own gains. Basilisk is an action-packed and emotional tale of love, loyalty, and the high cost of war.

With the heart of a warrior, a legendary swordsman wields an ancient, demonic weapon. But with every soul he takes, the more darkness consumes him.

In an alternative feudal Japan, a strange disease that only affects males caused a massive population reduction, leaving females to fill the vacant jobs, therefore changing the social structure. Now, 80 years after the initial outbreak with a 1:4 male:female ratio, Japan is a completely matriarchal society. Females hold all important political positions, and males are their consorts. Only the most powerful female—head of Tokugawa shogunate—may keep a harem of handsome and unproductive males, known as "Ōoku".

In a post-apocalyptic future, a martial arts warrior travels through a feudal society ruled by barons. He must navigate the treacherous territory and political conflicts while searching for enlightenment and facing supernatural powers.

Samurai Champloo tells the story of three unconventional heroes, Mugen, Jin, and Fuu, who embark on a journey to find the mysterious samurai "Sunflower Samurai." Their adventures are filled with action, comedy, and drama as they encounter various obstacles and enemies along the way.

A young boy named Kubo embarks on a quest to find his late father's magical suit of armor. With the help of a monkey and a beetle, Kubo must defeat a vengeful spirit and discover the power of love and storytelling. Along the way, he learns the importance of family, forgiveness, and the strength found within himself. Set in feudal Japan, this stop-motion animated film is filled with adventure, magic, and the wonders of origami.