Taiso Samurai – Random Curiosity

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Taiso Samurai – 11 (END)

By Zaiden December 23, 2020

「体操ザムライ」 (Taiso Zamurai)
"Gymnastics Samurai"

An unassuming series brimming with heart and soul, I can safely say thatTaiso Samurai is easily one of the most underappreciated shows from 2020, judging by the lack of talk across social media and Random Curiosity.

First Impressions Taiso Samurai

Taiso Samurai – 10

By Zaiden December 13, 2020

「決戦ザムライ」 (Kessen Zamurai)
"Samurai's Decisive Battle"

Now I'm really starting to worry about Leo.

First Impressions Taiso Samurai

Taiso Samurai – 09

By Zaiden December 6, 2020

「ニンジャ＆ザムライ」 (Ninja & Zamurai)
"Ninja & Samurai"

There are two kinds of injuries that affect an athlete's performance. The perceivable physical injuries. And invisible emotional strains that can be equally crippling, if not even more debilitating.

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Taiso Samurai – 08

By Zaiden November 29, 2020

「特訓ザムライ」 (Tokkun Zamurai)
"Intensive Training Samurai"

An exploration of personal crossroads, as characters ponder on choices regarding their respective futures.

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Taiso Samurai – 07

By Zaiden November 22, 2020

「合宿ザムライ」 (Gasshuku Zamurai)
"Training Camp Samurai"

Who could have guessed that Leo wasn't actually a ninja this whole time?

First Impressions Taiso Samurai

Taiso Samurai – 05, 06

By Zaiden November 16, 2020

「親子ザムライ / 合戦ザムライ」 (Oyako Zamurai / Gassen Zamurai)
"Samurai Father and Daughter / Battling Samurai"

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Taiso Samurai – 04

By Zaiden November 1, 2020

「ザムライ娘。」 (Zamurai Musume.)
"Samurai Daughter."

Being the daughter of someone in the public limelight doesn't seem easy. Especially when said person has been the focus of negative press.

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Taiso Samurai – 03

By Zaiden October 25, 2020

「決闘ザムライ」 (Kettou Zamurai)
"Dueling Samurai"

I could talk about how gorgeous the CGI gymnastics were. But I've always preferred to write up case studies into characterisation. So here goes.