A Past in the Future

Samurai stories are similar to westerns. It’s the good guys fighting for justice and bad guys being bad guys. Now, instead of a distant past that is featured in some samurai stories, we are in a future where samurai are probably not the good guys typically portrayed. What if Samurai traded their human limbs for mechanical parts in a society run by what should be considered theft? Instead of the total historical view expected from something called Samurai 7, mecha are fought against to liberate people. It was interesting to see a science-fiction, futuristic take on issues many may consider of the past. Instead of a clash between the two styles, they came together as a beautiful art piece that appreciated both. While I haven’t seen the original story this anime was based on, I am fascinated by the possible comparisons and whether the futuristic take added to or enhanced the story that was told. The show is fun, and the characters are fleshed out and engaging. I would recommend having this show for your next binge-watching weekend.