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Song of the Samurai episode 1 review: HBO's adaptation captures the heart of Shogun & the soul of anime

HBO's Song of the Samurai is off to an excellent start with its first episode, establishing a high-octane jidaigeki story that still manages to feel like anime. The new series is a live-action ...
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Song of the Samurai episode 1 recap: The Shinsengumi begins to take form

Warning! Spoilers for Song of the Samurai episode 1 ahead!Song of the Samurai episode 1 begins the work of establishing the legendary Shinsengumi. This Japanese-language HBO TV show is a live-action ...