
A Samurai in Time
Directed by Junichi Yasuda
Produced by Mirai Eigasha, Toei Studios Kyoto
A lighthearted fish-out-of-water comedy that mines humor from a displaced samurai navigating modern film production while grappling with his strange new reality.
A samurai who gets hit by lightning wakes up to find himself on a film set in the present day and starts to work as an extra on samurai films.
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Is A Samurai in Time easy watching? Yes. More comforting than 88% of films.
Does A Samurai in Time end with hope? Yes. More hopeful than 85% of films.
Is A Samurai in Time scary? Barely. Less frightening than 76% of films.
Is A Samurai in Time sad? Not especially. Less sad than 73% of films.
Is A Samurai in Time violent? Not especially. Less violent than 62% of films.
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Like A Samurai in Time
Nearest across the full emotional profile.
Same Mood as A Samurai in Time
Nearest on what's most distinctive about this one.
Like A Samurai in Time, But Darker
Similar, pushed toward heavier and more intense.
Like A Samurai in Time, But Lighter
Similar, pushed toward warmer and easier.
Like A Samurai in Time, But Less Popular
Same territory, far fewer people have seen it.

















































