46 minSeason 1 • Episode 9
LatestKotaro Mochizuki (Haruma Miura) is a timid, introspective teenager who attends a private high school. One day he discovers a mysterious old book and from that day on, whenever he finds himself in a difficult situation, he turns into a samurai warrior.
Acting
Haruma Miura's dual-role gymnastics
Costume
The samurai wig is unhinged perfection
Direction
Tōya Satō balances absurdity with genuine heart
Trivia, insights & behind the scenes
This aired during Haruma Miura's explosive 2009-2010 rise, between 'Bloody Monday' and 'Koizora'—peak 'pretty boy with depth' casting era.
The 'henshin hero' trope here inverts typical tokusatsu: instead of becoming a monster-fighting cyborg, Kotaro becomes historical masculine ideal to survive high school.
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