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Set in the 1860s during the final years of the Edo period (the Bakematsu ), the story follows (Masatoshi Nagase), a low-ranking samurai.

Movie Report: The Hidden Blade (2004) The Hidden Blade (original title: Kakushi ken: Oni no tsume ) is a 2004 Japanese period drama directed by . It serves as the second entry in Yamada’s renowned Samurai Trilogy , following The Twilight Samurai (2002) and preceding Love and Honor (2006). 1. Plot Overview The Hidden Blade2004Movie

The film is noted for its deconstruction of samurai codes and its portrayal of a society in transition: Review – Movie – The Hidden Blade - Thomas Wrightson Set in the 1860s during the final years

Simultaneously, Katagiri is ordered by his clan to hunt down and kill his former close friend, Yaichiro Hazama , who has been accused of treason and rebellion against the shogunate. 2. Major Themes

The title refers to a secret, lethal sword technique—the "Devil's Claw"—that Katagiri was taught by his master, which becomes pivotal during his final confrontation with Hazama. 2. Major Themes