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Forty-seven rōnin. Sentence. 46 rōnin sentenced to ritual suicide ( seppuku) on 4 February 1703, with 1 pardoned. 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 ...
- 31 January 1703
- 赤穂事件
- Akō incident
- Kira Residence
47 Ronin is a 2013 American historical fantasy action film directed by Carl Rinsch in his sole theatrical directorial effort. Written by Chris Morgan and Hossein Amini from a story conceived by Morgan and Walter Hamada, the film is a work of Chūshingura ("The Treasury of Loyal Retainers"), a fictionalized account of the forty-seven rōnin, a real-life group of masterless samurai in 18th ...
- $175–225 million
- Ilan Eshkeri
- Pamela Abdy, Eric McLeod
Dec 25, 2013 · A band of samurai seeks revenge for their master's death and dishonor at the hands of a ruthless shogun. IMDb provides cast and crew information, user and critic reviews, trivia, goofs, quotes, and more for this PG-13 rated movie.
- Carl Rinsch
- 438
- 2 min
Apr 14, 2024 · Learn about the 47 loyal samurai who avenged their master's death in 1703 and became a legend in Japanese literature and cinema. Explore the facts, history, plays, and films related to the 47 rōnin incident.
- The Editors of Encyclopaedia Britannica
Jan 19, 2021 · Learn the true story behind the famous tale of the forty-seven rōnin, who avenged their master's death by killing his murderer in 1702. Discover how they planned their attack, what challenges they faced, and why they were considered Japan's national heroes.
- Lily Johnson
Aug 7, 2019 · Learn how 47 samurai warriors, who had been reduced to the status of ronin by the death of their lord, avenged his death by killing his official in 1702. The story of the 47 Ronin is a classic example of bushido, the code of the samurai, and the power of loyalty and honor in Japanese history.
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Asano Naganori, lord of Akō domain, fixed his gaze on Kira Yoshinaka, a senior master of ceremony. 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 ...
