Hideo Gosha’s Sword of the Beast (1965) strips the samurai epic down to its raw, dirty core. No honor, no loyalty—just betrayal and survival. Samurai code? More like a tool of control. Gritty, fast-paced, and brutally real. Gosha doesn’t hold back. 🔗 vikingsvssamurai.com/sword-of-the...

Sword of the Beast

Sword of the Beast is Gosha’s raw, gritty takedown of samurai honor, where survival trumps glory, and hypocrisy rules. A must-see jidaigeki classic.

A tale of heartbreak and soul-searching: an old-timer grappling with his roots amidst crashing waves from Japan’s shores to a Norwegian fjord. Dedicated @gailsimone.bsky.socialvikingsvssamurai.com/the-waves-2/

The Waves

Guest writer and Viking sage, Josh Heath, spins a yarn of heartbreak and soul-searching: an old-timer grappling with his roots amidst crashing waves from Japan’s shores to a Norwegian fjord.

So, I’m wrapping up my day when Mark Dale, the colorist legend, hits me with the finished pages for “The Bridegroom and the She-bear.” This thing’s a damn masterpiece. Dave Fowler’s art, Mark’s colors—mind-blowing. Drops Halloween. vikingsvssamurai.com/oddr-in-tech...

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Just got the final colored pages from Mark Dale for VIKINGS vs SAMURAI: The Bridegroom and the She-bear. Get ready for a blood-soaked Halloween drop!

Guest writer Paul Di Filippo tells a tale of Ægir, Norse sea god, & Shōjō, Japanese sake spirit, in a drinking contest, matching humans in Midgard drink for drink. Who’s gonna win this booze-soaked showdown? Artwork: @bugracomic.bsky.socialvikingsvssamurai.com/aegir-and-sh...

Ægir and Shōjō Hoist a Few

Guest writer Paul Di Filippo tells a tale of Ægir, Norse sea god, and Shōjō, Japanese sake spirit, squaring off in a drinking contest, matching the humans in Midgard drink for drink. Who’s gonna win t...

You think samurai were all honor and discipline? Think again! Akutō, the so-called “evil bands,” were the real fighters, surviving in the chaos of medieval Japan. This ain’t no fairy tale—it’s bloody chess! And it’s about to blow up in VIKINGS vs SAMURAI. 🎯 🔗 vikingsvssamurai.com/akuto-and-ru...

Akutō and Rural Conflict in Medieval Japan

I hate Facebook, but niche groups like the Historical Ninjutsu and Samurai Warfare forum are gold. Akutō? Not chaos—strategic rebels shaping my VIKINGS vs SAMURAI.

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Hiroshi’s village? Yeah, it's peaceful—until samurai come for tribute and Vikings swoop in, turning the place into a nightmare of chains and fear. Family, honor, and blood are all that remain. Inspired by Morten Oxenboell's work. Artwork: @bugracomic.bsky.socialvikingsvssamurai.com/thralls/

Thralls

In a peaceful village, Hiroshi hides his sister as bandits attack. Samurai demand tribute, but Vikings soon arrive, only to enslave the villagers in brutal rule.

The Jomsvikings—Viking mercenaries who’d axe anyone for a price. Norse gods? Sure. But they’d take Christian coin too. Their fort Jomsborg? Pure legend, lost in debate. They fought, they fell, and left a bloody legacy. Still keeping us guessing! vikingsvssamurai.com/the-mysterie...

The Mysteries of the Jomsvikings: Legends, Lore, and Lost Fortresses

The Jomsvikings, a legendary Viking order of the 10th and 11th centuries, were rumored to worship Norse gods. They fought for the highest bidder, even Christians, foreshadowing later religious orders.

47 Ronin? Think again. Chushingura (1962) is samurai cinema with more drama than swordplay. Loyalty, honor, and a slow-burn revenge plot that’ll have you hanging on every frame. The payoff? Pure cinematic gold. Slice into it here: vikingsvssamurai.com/chushingura

Chushingura

Chushingura is a visually stunning samurai epic that delves into honor, loyalty, and sacrifice, making it more than just a sword-swinging tale.

Denmark struck Viking gold: 50 pristine skeletons from the 9th-10th century unearthed at Åsum. A Viking queen, crazy international trade finds, and even family DNA secrets! ��️🛡️ https://vikingsvssamurai.com/viking-jackpot-50-pristine-skeletons-unearthed-in-denmark-reveal-secrets-of-trade-power-and-a/