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Song of the Samurai episode 1 review: HBO's adaptation captures the heart of Shogun & the soul of anime

HBO's Song of the Samurai is off to an excellent start with its first episode, establishing a high-octane jidaigeki story that still manages to feel like anime. The new series is a live-action ...
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'Shogun' fans need to watch HBO Max's historical action series 'Song of the Samurai' on streaming

The samurai genre has made a surprising comeback in the 2020s, and we action fans have welcomed it with open arms. FX's Shogun is undeniably the biggest release the samurai genre has seen since Tom ...