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The Sengoku period, also known as the Warring States period, begins in Japan, marking an era of social upheaval, political intrigue, and nearly constant military conflict among various competing feudal lords (daimyos).
The Onin War marks the outbreak of widespread civil war in Japan, which ignited the Sengoku period. It weakened the Ashikaga shogunate and created a power vacuum filled by regional lords.
Oda Nobunaga begins his campaign to unify Japan under his rule, employing innovative military tactics and promoting trade and culture.
Oda Nobunaga is betrayed and forced to commit seppuku during the Incident at Honnō-ji, interrupting his unification efforts.
A decisive battle that establishes Tokugawa Ieyasu as the dominant power in Japan, setting the stage for the Tokugawa shogunate.
Tokugawa Ieyasu is appointed shogun, beginning a period of peace and stability known as the Edo period, lasting over 250 years.
Books:
Shogun
by James Clavell
Taiko: An Epic Novel of War and Glory in Feudal Japan
by Eiji Yoshikawa
Musashi
by Eiji Yoshikawa
The Samurai's Tale
by Erik Christian Haugaard
The Tales of the Otori Series
by Lian Hearn
The Sword of the Samurai
by Stephen Turnbull
Autumn Bridge
by Takashi Matsuoka
Cloud of Sparrows
by Takashi Matsuoka
Movies:
The Last Samurai
Seven Samurai
Kagemusha
13 Assassins
Zatoichi
Ran
Harakiri
The Hidden Fortress
Twilight Samurai
Throne of Blood
Music:
The Last Samurai - Original Motion Picture Score by Hans Zimmer
Spirit of the Sword by Hiroyuki Sawano
Ten by Kitaro
The Essential Yo-Yo Ma by Yo-Yo Ma
Traditional Music of the Japanese Geisha by Various Artists
Ikiru by Kashiwa Daisuke
Bushido by Marcus Viana
TV Shows:
Kingdom
Samurai Champloo
Vikings
The Last Kingdom
Marco Polo
Yasuke
Age of Samurai: Battle for Japan
Giri/Haji
Video Games:
Stellaris
battletech
Total War: THREE KINGDOMS
Nobunaga's Ambition: Sphere of Influence
Crusader Kings III
Europa Universalis IV
Mount & Blade II: Bannerlord
Age of Empires II: Definitive Edition
Shadow Tactics: Blades of the Shogun
Sid Meier's Civilization VI
This game is such a beautiful love letter to old school JRPGs. Real Golden Sun vibes at times. If you enjoy any of what I just mentioned, it's worth giving this one a shot.
It's fun thinking about this game. I think it's a great game for people to play even if they don't have the nostalgia. Holds up well. Steam Deck verified (naturally). There are more and more indie FPS games inspired by Half-Life 2 and some of its styles and gameplay loops - and all of them are so fun. O.G. Halo + This, and you have the backbone and inspiration of a lot of great games.
One of my favorite games ever. Does anyone else remember the promotional VHS tape that Nintendo Power sent out to promote this game? As a kid, that was the coolest thing. I bought a Super Nintendo because of it.
