Drawings Featuring Samurai - A Gaze That Can Kill

Once Japan’s highest social caste, samurai were the armed nobility known for their fierce fighting skills and strict moral code bushidō (武士道, lit. “the way of the warrior”), which emphasized loyalty, honor unto death, bravery, and more. Although they have long since been outlawed, samurai continue to be popular subjects of manga and anime. Whether in relaxed kimono-style robes or combat-ready armor, their proud and gallant demeanor never fails to command the viewer’s attention.

Stay on your toes and don’t blink, for those swords will be out and ready before you know it! Do you dare withstand the gaze of these magnificent warriors?