The Brutal Training of a Samurai: Legend vs Reality in Feudal Japan

You are 18 years old and your lord has accepted you into his service. From today, your life belongs to him, and failing him carries a price. In this video, you train with the bow, spear, and sword, and learn the code of honor and the daily discipline of a samurai. We also approach the idea of seppuku as a concept of honor, treated with care and historical context. The ending looks at the gap between the legendary samurai and the warrior-official of the peaceful Edo period. Subscribe for more POV journeys through history, told in stickman animation. #Samurai #FeudalJapan #Bushido #History #POV