Get ready to step back in time and immerse yourself in the world of the samurai with Netflix’s upcoming series, “Last Samurai Standing.” It’s not just any historical drama; it’s a gripping tale of honor and survival set in the late 19th century during Japan’s Meiji period. And guess what? It’s based on a novel called “Ikusagami” by Shogo Imamura, which won a big award back in 2021. Let’s Get to know about Cast, Plot , Director, Writer, Production status and everything we know so far.
What is Last Samurai Standing all about?
Last Samurai Standing is based on the novel “Ikusagami,” written by Shogo Imamura, who was the Winner of the 166th Naoki Prize in 2021. We do have an official synopsis of this upcoming Netflix series.
“Set in the late 19th century during the Meiji period, Last Samurai Standing takes place at the Tenryuji Temple in Kyoto. Come nightfall, 292 skilled warriors gather, lured by the promise of a grand prize of 100 billion yen. Among them is our protagonist, Shujiro Saga (Junichi Okada), who enters this dangerous game with one goal: to save his ailing wife and child.”
Who are the Cast members of Last Samurai Standing?
This upcoming Netflix series will feature the multi-talented Junichi Okada in the lead role and will be playing the role of Shujiro in this Japanese Series. He is also acting as a producer and action choreographer with director Michito Fujii who also produced (The Journalist). Last Samurai Standing is written by famous novelist Shogo Imamura.
In an interview with Netflix, he said, “I wrote ‘Ikusagami’ with the intention of making a historical novel that could be enjoyed worldwide. When Netflix approached me, I was overjoyed. And having Junichi Okada in the lead role was a dream come true, as I had envisioned him as Shujiro while writing.”
What is production status of Last Samurai Standing?
As of now, Netflix has just announced that it is going to start the production of this series, and it could take several months before it gets ready to release on Netflix. However, most of the production will be shot in Japan itself to relate to the story of this series. In one of the statements, he said,
“The adaptation process was not without its own set of challenges, particularly in transitioning the novel into a multi-episode drama series, which was likened to producing three films. Fujii and Okada worked meticulously on the script, ensuring it stayed true to the essence of the original work while also adding cinematic elements. With nearly 300 actors, each requiring their own costume, production demanded unwavering dedication from the entire team.”
What is release date of Last Samurai Standing?
Since the production just started in April 2024, we can expect it to come to Netflix in the summer of 2025. However, I will keep you updated as soon as we get any information from Netflix on it’s release date.
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