The Last Samurai is one of my favorite films. I like it because while it's history is off kilter it does provide an example of what the Samurai strove to be, characteristics that were personified in the character of Katsumoto, the Saigo Takamori-inspired leader of the rebellion. It's also the first movie I ever saw with Ken Watanabe, who is now one of my favorite actors, Japanese or otherwise.
I love this!! Japanese history is so fascinating. You have to admire their bravery, but you also have to question their stubbornness and pride. Anyways, I really enjoyed this. Hope everyone has a great day!💜
You Picked Another Good One. Loved The Story! It's Sad It Ended The Way It Did. I Guess There Was Nothing Left For Them In A Modern World... Unfortunately, Change For Some People IS Death.
I just discovered your channel two days ago. Your content is incredible. I work twelve hours shifts. Your videos make my days at work so much better!!! Thanks, and keep up the killer work!!!
Hiya ollie... What a very interesting part of history. I found the deaths and bravery of these men very sad. Saigo followed his beliefs and committed seppuku (hara Kiri) how tragic. I enjoyed listening to your narration. Thank you
Thanks to asian language. It has an edge on english insofar as how it allows users to perceive time and something that is happening to them as opposed to something they are fully responsible for acting upon.
An offer of surrender, Saigo ignore contender The dawn of destiny is here Until the dawn they hold on Only 40 are left at the end None alive, none survive Shiroyama Imperial force defied, facing 500 samurai Surrounded and outnumbered, 60 to 1 the sword face the gun Bushido dignified, it’s the last stand of the samurai Surrounded and outnumbered
Hi Ollie. Love stories of Japan. Their way of life so different and intriguing. Being locked down for over 200 plus years and not allowed to venture off or have visitors. As usual the start of wars was perpetrated by false flags. Nothing changes. Have to watch the last samurai once more. Cheers.
@@Agapy8888 me to catch a small cold but now is much better it's because the weather is going crazy here in Germany but i think spring is coming at last❤Enjoy your weekend🙋♀️😁‼
Love this! Love learning about the Samurai even when some of the Samurai done very questionable things I'm still in awe of them! There's a good movie with Hiyroki Sanada? Called the Twilight Samurai if you've not seen it I'd give it a look!!😁
I have seen the Movie "The Last Samari" I loved the Movie! Although it was Fictionalized, I had no knowledge that it was based on this Remarkable Man! Modernization, Technology, brings many benefits, there is no question about that! It also brings the Demise of a Way of Life, and in my opinion; a Terrible Loss of Values. Now in Society the Young think, and believe that the World owns them everything! They have no idea of hard Manual Work! Of earning, Respect, they spend all their time on Cellphones, playing Make Belief Games on Digital Players. Our Leaders are Worthless, no true Leadership with Honor! How the World could use a Man with Dignity, Honesty, Integrity!! Thst no longer exists!!
I'm an american and a Texan and i like my guns but if the gun vanished and went back into battling with a blade wars would die out and be a lot less common
This is really awesome story, but also sad because they lost there roots there old ways of living, which shouldn’t of happened, even the sword smiths and everyone else who use to make them swords were amazing people the swords 🗡 were so good no one else can make weapons like that.
I just realised (from learning Duolingo Japanese!) that the word for final is actually ‘Saigo’. I wonder if its origins are from the last samurai who was also called Saigo?
They sound coincidentally similar in Japanese but no relationship to 2 of them. The final " Saigo 最後" consists of 2 characters, Sai 最 means "most" + Go 後 means " behind, back etc." The name "Saigo(h) consists of different 2 characters, Sai 西 means "west" + Go(h) 郷 means "village, hometown" They are just different words with similar pronounces. This is off topic, but 'Saigo 最後' in Japanese came from Ancient China. In China, there are 2 pronounces exist 'Zeoi+Hau' (South) and 'Zui+Hou' (North) I am sorry for interrupting the feeling a sense of romance... God luck with your learning Japanese!
Great Video. I am a great fan of japanese history. Talking about Japan: It would be nice to see a video about Shimizu Jirocho, the famous XIX century Yakuza and folk hero.
why did the samurai not allowed themselves to be integrated and commanded by the civilian agents of the emperor ? Why do they still want to be a direct authority from emperor and not be equal to other agencies ? are they not aware of the civilian supremacy/rights over military as the modern concept of government ?
Many samurai later integrated as generals, officiers, soldiers e.t.c into the modern Japanese army. But some protested because were not happy about civilians having equal rights to them as previously that had privileges that made have a higher social status. They wanted to maintain the feudal order to have more privileges and not give them up.
Why couldn't samurai have been promised high military positions, even keeping the title of samurai. While modernizing into cohesive unita with the "lower classes"...? Pride?
When my papa was dying, we were at home & he had hospice. His cancer had come back and it was just a matter of a little over a week before he was gone. The last movie he was conscious for was The Last Samurai with Tom Cruise. I only watched it because he seemed happy to have it on but would ask me every 5mim what movie was on, complain that it's kinda shit, but then protest when I'd offer to change it to something he'd like. His reasoning? "Nah, we may as well see this shit show through." Makes me laugh & a little sad to remember those days. I was just 12 and he was my everything. I still feel bad he went out having to watch Tim Cruise's mediocre white washed role in that movie.
After I learned what the Japanese soldiers did to the Korean "Comfort Women" during WWII, and years later refusing to acknowledge that it actually happened, really sours my view of these once proud people.
@@thejudgmentalcat thank you it really bothersome when a person tries to dismiss the whole book (truth) by few pages of disapproval. When every country who has been to war has done horrific deeds its just that the victor tells the story 😕
Nathan Algren is just a fictional character, but he was inspired by the real person. Jules Brunet a french commander. The Last Samurai is based on real life.
I just discovered your channel two days ago. Your content is incredible. I work twelve hours shifts. Your videos make my days at work so much better!!! Thanks, and keep up the killer work!!!
The Last Samurai is one of my favorite films. I like it because while it's history is off kilter it does provide an example of what the Samurai strove to be, characteristics that were personified in the character of Katsumoto, the Saigo Takamori-inspired leader of the rebellion. It's also the first movie I ever saw with Ken Watanabe, who is now one of my favorite actors, Japanese or otherwise.
Almost word for word what I was thinking I remember the first time I watched it when I was 12
@@johnevergreen8019 I'm glad that I'm not the only one thinking this, then :D
I too enjoyed The Last Samurai very much. Even though the history of it was off, I still enjoyed it.
A really fascinating story, thank you for sharing
Ooh! Hi Mortis! Nice to see you here 😊
I’d absolutely stories like this about
Samurai and ninjas and even like
Seeing stories on Vikings
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Absolutely loved the background music - really set the mood for the narration! Another great piece! Thanks 😊
Thank you so much !
I love this!! Japanese history is so fascinating. You have to admire their bravery, but you also have to question their stubbornness and pride. Anyways, I really enjoyed this. Hope everyone has a great day!💜
Thank you for watching! I’m glad you enjoyed it!
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Very nice video, learned alot, great job!
Thank you so much!
So vital to learn and understand other cultures, thank you for sharing. 🌿
Thank you for watching Ann!
You Picked Another Good One. Loved The Story! It's Sad It Ended The Way It Did. I Guess There Was Nothing Left For Them In A Modern World... Unfortunately, Change For Some People IS Death.
It was about not giving up you heritage and traditions....never forget your past.
Wonderful work history Ollie! Great background music. I loved it! Thank you for your amazing reading.
Thank you so much elke!
@@historyprofiles
It's always my pleasure! Thank you!
Another brillant video from the incredible Ollie 💗💗💗
Thank you so much I appreciate it!!!
I just discovered your channel two days ago. Your content is incredible. I work twelve hours shifts. Your videos make my days at work so much better!!! Thanks, and keep up the killer work!!!
That was super interesting! Can't wait for more!
Thank you so much !
@@historyprofiles it's so fascinating I've had to play it for my so lol
Hiya ollie... What a very interesting part of history. I found the deaths and bravery of these men very sad. Saigo followed his beliefs and committed seppuku (hara Kiri) how tragic.
I enjoyed listening to your narration.
Thank you
Thank you so much Ann!
Interesting story.Sad but what bravery.Thankyou.👍🙂
Always a pleasure when you upload.
Thank you so much Skeleton!
Beautiful story, really did bring a tear to my eye.
It's crazy how they fell behind on new tech and today their is awesome
Thanks to asian language. It has an edge on english insofar as how it allows users to perceive time and something that is happening to them as opposed to something they are fully responsible for acting upon.
An offer of surrender, Saigo ignore contender
The dawn of destiny is here
Until the dawn they hold on
Only 40 are left at the end
None alive, none survive
Shiroyama
Imperial force defied, facing 500 samurai
Surrounded and outnumbered, 60 to 1 the sword face the gun
Bushido dignified, it’s the last stand of the samurai
Surrounded and outnumbered
I wish this was explained better in the last samurai. Great job with this video, makes everything clear and concise.
Thank you so much for watching! I hope you enjoyed the video and stay tuned for this Thursdays video!
A messing job!
This video...was amazing...so happy i subscribed...playlist is very informative...lol great work !!!
Hi Ollie. Love stories of Japan. Their way of life so different and intriguing.
Being locked down for over 200 plus years and not allowed to venture off or have visitors.
As usual the start of wars was perpetrated by false flags. Nothing changes. Have to watch the last samurai once more. Cheers.
Thank you so much for watching! And yea it’s a good movie and the soundtracks are just epic!
@@historyprofiles Thanks.
Hi Ayape hope you are ok 🙋♀️❤‼
@@marinakaiser7639 I’m great. Thanks. How about you?
@@Agapy8888 me to catch a small cold but now is much better it's because the weather is going crazy here in Germany but i think spring is coming at last❤Enjoy your weekend🙋♀️😁‼
What such an amazing story!! Congratulations for this fantástic upload , one of the best historical and interesting story. you have told si far.
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Love this! Love learning about the Samurai even when some of the Samurai done very questionable things I'm still in awe of them! There's a good movie with Hiyroki Sanada? Called the Twilight Samurai if you've not seen it I'd give it a look!!😁
Thank you so much! Ill check it out!
Saigo Takamori is my favorite idol ever, Blessed Be.
Thank you, Ollie.
Thank you so much!
Brilliant vid. love anything to with ancient Japan. 👍🙂
The art work is beautiful.
Great video!
Thank you so much Terri!
I have seen the Movie "The Last Samari" I loved the Movie! Although it was Fictionalized, I had no knowledge that it was based on this Remarkable Man! Modernization, Technology, brings many benefits, there is no question about that! It also brings the Demise of a Way of Life, and in my opinion; a Terrible Loss of Values. Now in Society the Young think, and believe that the World owns them everything! They have no idea of hard Manual Work! Of earning, Respect, they spend all their time on Cellphones, playing Make Belief Games on Digital Players. Our Leaders are Worthless, no true Leadership with Honor! How the World could use a Man with Dignity, Honesty, Integrity!! Thst no longer exists!!
Very interesting video thanks ollie for sharing
Thank you Lil Cole I appreciate it !
Sorry Ollie dear i missed your story somehow i don't know how but now i'am here❤❤🙋♀️‼
Japanese History is so amazing.
Awesome video!! I'm always proud of my heritage
Love it! I grew up with this story.
Fascinating. A lot different from that movie with Tom Cruise lol
Incredible story . Incredible man . Truly awe inspiring .
Thank you Ollie!:-) 👍😽🖖
Thank you for watching Barry!!
Great story Ollie thank you so much 🙋♀️❤❤
Beautiful.
Thank you for watching !!
I so enjoyed this but the history of Japan is quite interesting. Ya know, they are very admirable individuals.
There are indeed !
@@historyprofiles Absolutely!!
Arigato gozaimas .. Amazing people. Sad story. . When change comes.
Very interesting story
Thank you so much for watching!!
@@historyprofiles You're welcome
Fantastic story thank you!
I'm an american and a Texan and i like my guns but if the gun vanished and went back into battling with a blade wars would die out and be a lot less common
I agree! Everyone would be even more scared i think lol Thank you for watching!
I love Samurai stories great
Hey dear hope your trip was very nice ❤❤🙋♀️
There is so much more to his story. There was a very good book written about him by John Mann
Great video.
Better to be a warrior in a garden than to be a gardener in a war.
This is really awesome story, but also sad because they lost there roots there old ways of living, which shouldn’t of happened, even the sword smiths and everyone else who use to make them swords were amazing people the swords 🗡 were so good no one else can make weapons like that.
It was very good!
Vous avez évoqué Jules Brunet ?
Did you mention Jules Brunet?
A sad but honorable story and life
Have a wonderful weekend dear❤❤😁🙋♀️‼
I just realised (from learning Duolingo Japanese!) that the word for final is actually ‘Saigo’. I wonder if its origins are from the last samurai who was also called Saigo?
They sound coincidentally similar in Japanese but no relationship to 2 of them.
The final " Saigo 最後" consists of 2 characters, Sai 最 means "most" + Go 後 means " behind, back etc."
The name "Saigo(h) consists of different 2 characters, Sai 西 means "west" + Go(h) 郷 means "village, hometown"
They are just different words with similar pronounces.
This is off topic, but 'Saigo 最後' in Japanese came from Ancient China.
In China, there are 2 pronounces exist 'Zeoi+Hau' (South) and 'Zui+Hou' (North)
I am sorry for interrupting the feeling a sense of romance...
God luck with your learning Japanese!
Great Video. I am a great fan of japanese history. Talking about Japan: It would be nice to see a video about Shimizu Jirocho, the famous XIX century Yakuza and folk hero.
The 13th Shogun's name was Iesada [i-eh-sa-da] Tokugawa, not Lesada.
You left Tom Cruise out, he was there the whole time and even survived the last charge 🤣
His eyes and eye brow, looks like okinawaian.
My grandfather is from naha.
Born about 1889.
Yes, but why did you not mention Tom Cruise in the video?
why did the samurai not allowed themselves to be integrated and commanded by the civilian agents of the emperor ? Why do they still want to be a direct authority from emperor and not be equal to other agencies ?
are they not aware of the civilian supremacy/rights over military as the modern concept of government ?
Many samurai later integrated as generals, officiers, soldiers e.t.c into the modern Japanese army. But some protested because were not happy about civilians having equal rights to them as previously that had privileges that made have a higher social status. They wanted to maintain the feudal order to have more privileges and not give them up.
Why couldn't samurai have been promised high military positions, even keeping the title of samurai. While modernizing into cohesive unita with the "lower classes"...? Pride?
Saigo Takamori and his ancestors used matchlock firearms because, it was a form of shock missile unit as bow was also used to cover reloading.
So basically this is a way better script than the movie.
👍👍👍
The last samurai would have been a great movie if is wasent for the unfortunate casting of that idiot Tom Cruise.
Where he messed up when he left the Emperors side
Jules burnet + saigo takamori = THE LAST SAMURAI
Imperial force defied, facing 500 samurai
When my papa was dying, we were at home & he had hospice. His cancer had come back and it was just a matter of a little over a week before he was gone. The last movie he was conscious for was The Last Samurai with Tom Cruise. I only watched it because he seemed happy to have it on but would ask me every 5mim what movie was on, complain that it's kinda shit, but then protest when I'd offer to change it to something he'd like. His reasoning? "Nah, we may as well see this shit show through." Makes me laugh & a little sad to remember those days. I was just 12 and he was my everything. I still feel bad he went out having to watch Tim Cruise's mediocre white washed role in that movie.
Saigo Takamori R I P
RIP Saigo
After I learned what the Japanese soldiers did to the Korean "Comfort Women" during WWII, and years later refusing to acknowledge that it actually happened, really sours my view of these once proud people.
And the WWII rape of Nanjing, China.
I have a feeling there is a lot of history between the two countries we westerners aren't taught.
@@thejudgmentalcat thank you it really bothersome when a person tries to dismiss the whole book (truth) by few pages of disapproval. When every country who has been to war has done horrific deeds its just that the victor tells the story 😕
Once proud? They're a world economic power. Technology engineering. Car industry best in the world.
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Every single battle in the history of mankind has had these pilaging and rape stories....stealing land and trying to end cultures.
No it wasnt. It was a white guy named was Nathan Algren. Even made a movie on it......the last samurai an Asian person?! Thats perposperous!!!
LOL - Thank you so much for watching!
Nathan Algren is just a fictional character, but he was inspired by the real person. Jules Brunet a french commander. The Last Samurai is based on real life.
Married at 30 chad
good job usa
and he is called saigo...lol
They were fools.
They were warriors
this is the story behind japanese march "Battotai"
1st
Tom Cruise is the only true last samurai all other last samurai are false last samurai.
So . He was wrong. A fanatic . End of story .
Schizophrenic pronunciation throughout.
English isn't your first language? That's okay I get what you mean
I just discovered your channel two days ago. Your content is incredible. I work twelve hours shifts. Your videos make my days at work so much better!!! Thanks, and keep up the killer work!!!