Movies and TvShows featuring "ronin" theme.
In the era known as Bakumatsu, there was an ishin assassin known as Hitokiri Battousai; eleven years later he returned as a wandering swordsman, Himura Kenshin.
In feudal Japan, a samurai named Hyakkimaru battles demons to regain his body parts which were taken by demons at birth. With the help of a young orphan named Dororo, they embark on a journey filled with violence and supernatural powers.
In Ronin Warriors, a group of young warriors known as the Ronin Warriors are tasked with protecting the world from evil forces. Equipped with mystical armors, each warrior possesses unique abilities and weapons. Together, they must master their powers and defeat the demon lord who seeks to conquer the world. With intense battles, supernatural powers, and the bonds of friendship, Ronin Warriors takes viewers on an epic adventure filled with action and heroism.
A master swordsman, Kiichi Hogan, wanders Japan in search of the Spanish swordsman who murdered his parents and slashed his throat 18 years before. Renouncing any normal life the samurai has become the feared bounty hunter, "Devil" Hogan, the Mute Samurai.
Continuing the tradition of the Yojimbo movies, Mifune Toshiro stars as Toge Kujuro, a wandering ronin searching for his own fame and happiness. With a sense of justice, he travels the countryside, with his motley collection of outcasts - a pistol-carrying ronin, a two-bit con artist and woman seeking revenge, following close behind, unwittingly righting wrongs and protecting the common man.
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.
Kyutaro is a swordsman who was feared by people at one time. Now, he is poor and lives alone quietly. Kyutaro doesn't know how to earn money without using his sword. By chance, Sakichi happens to see Kyutaro's swordsmanship and offers to hire him for a job.
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.
Farmers from a village exploited by bandits hire a veteran samurai for protection, who gathers six other samurai to join him. A gang of marauding bandits approaches a mountain village. The despairing villagers are divided about whether to surrender their harvest or fight back against the bandits. They decide to hire samurai to help defend the village. Kambei, a veteran samurai, recruits six other samurai and they prepare the village for the upcoming attack. As the battle commences, the samurai and villagers fight together to repel the bandits. Many sacrifices are made, but ultimately the bandits are defeated and the village is saved.
Sakazaki Iwane is a ronin who spends idle days in Edo. Until a few months ago, he was a promising son and successor to a powerful family in Bungo. He has came back to Edo, where he lived for a while for swordplay training with his two best friends, after a tragedy in the three's home domain—both of the two friends died, one of them killed by Iwane by command of the domain lord's chief retainer. Iwane left his home for Edo, leaving behind his fiancée, a sister of the friend he killed. Eventually, Iwane detects the conspiracy behind the deaths of the two friends and struggles to reform his domain.
Wandering the lands of Japan - Ran is a master swordsman with a strong sense of honor combined with the courage and strength to right wrongs and battle injustice. But that doesn't stop her from having a good time! Stuck with an unwanted traveling companion, Myao, the two will bring law and order to the countryside... if they don't kill each other first. A comedic, action drama from start to finish - the way of the Samurai will never be the same!
In the turbulent times of 1860s Japan, a former assassin named Kenshin Himura seeks redemption for his past by vowing to protect the innocent. But when his past catches up with him, he must once again wield his sword to face his demons and protect the ones he loves.
For eighteen generations, samurai of the Shiba Clan have suppressed the evil intentions of the Gedoushu, malevolent spirits that enter the world of the living from gaps between buildings and other structures. Now, Takeru Shiba, the youngest head of the Shiba Clan must gather his four vassals in order to battle the Gedoushu under the revived Doukoku Chimatsuri as the Shinkengers.
Teenage Rabbit Samurai Yuichi, a descendant of the great warrior Miyamoto Usagi, embarks on an epic quest to become a true samurai.
In the Meiji period, a former assassin named Kenshin Himura becomes a wanderer and tries to find redemption for his past sins. However, he is drawn back into the world of violence when his former mentor, Shishio Makoto, plans to overthrow the government and bring chaos to Japan.
In 17th-century Japan, a poverty-stricken ronin seeks revenge against a corrupt shogunate by requesting an honorable death through seppuku (harakiri) in front of a feudal lord. As he narrates the tragic events leading up to his request, the true motivations and injustices of the shogunate are revealed.
A former US Intelligence Agent assembles a team of mercenaries to steal a mysterious package wanted by the Irish and the Russians. They plan an ambush on a heavily-armed convoy and successfully obtain the case, only to discover that it has been switched with a decoy that explodes. The team must now locate and capture the traitor while being pursued by the Russians. In a final confrontation, they manage to retrieve the case, but at a great cost. Ultimately, a peace agreement is reached between Sinn Féin and the British, and the main character drives off with his CIA contact.
A modern-day world where ancient Japanese Ronin warriors, descendants of the 47 Ronin, exist in secrecy. An evil witch seeks revenge and aims to destroy all the samurai by obtaining the powerful Tengu Sword. A prophecy reveals that only a descendant of the original 47 Ronin can wield the blade and defeat the evil. Luna, a streetwise New Yorker, is chosen as the prophesied hero and is trained by ronin Reo and apprentice Onami. With the samurai lords dead or missing and a traitor among them, the remaining warriors must use their martial arts skills to combat the witch's magic and fulfill their destiny.
In 47 Ronin (2013), a band of samurai sets out to avenge the death and dishonor of their master at the hands of a ruthless shogun. This action-packed movie showcases the journey of these samurai as they seek justice and redemption. With elements of drama and fantasy, the story unfolds with intense battles, emotional struggles, and a quest for honor. Inspired by a true story, this film portrays the strength of loyalty, the power of revenge, and the indomitable spirit of the samurai warriors.
In 19th century Japan, a ronin wanders into a town controlled by two rival gangs. He decides to manipulate the gangs, orchestrating a battle between them to bring freedom to the town.