The True Story of The 47 Ronin

[@IsmuIsmyre]

let us remember the great warriors who died that day: *Ōishi Yoshio* - _Kuranosuke_ *Ōishi Yoshikane* - _Chikara_ *Hara Mototoki* - _Sōemon_ *Kataoka Takafusa* - _Gengoemon_ *Horibe Kanamaru* - _Yahei_ *Horibe Taketsune* - _Yasubei_ *Yoshida Kanesuke* - _Chūzaemon_ *Yoshida Kanesada* - _Sawaemon_ *Chikamatsu Yukishige* - _Kanroku_ *Mase Masaaki* - _Kyūdayū_ *Mase Masatoki* - _Magokurō_ *Akabane Shigekata* - _Genzō_ *Ushioda Takanori* - _Matanojō_ *Tominomori Masayori* - _Sukeemon_ *Fuwa Masatane* - _Kazuemon_ *Okano Kanehide* - _Kin'emon_ *Onodera Hidekazu* - _Jūnai_ *Onodera Hidetomi* - _Kōemon_ *Kimura Sadayuki* - _Okaemon_ *Okuda Shigemori* - _Magodayū_ *Okuda Yukitaka* - _Sadaemon_ *Hayami Mitsutaka* - _Tōzaemon_ *Yada Suketake* - _Gorōemon_ *Ōishi Nobukiyo* - _Sezaemon_ *Isogai Masahisa* - _Jūrōzaemon_ *Hazama Mitsunobu* - _Kihei_ *Hazama Mitsuoki* - _Jūjirō_ *Hazama Mitsukaze* - _Shinrokurō_ *Nakamura Masatoki* - _Kansuke_ *Senba Mitsutada* - _Saburobei_ *Sugaya Masatoshi* - _Hannojō_ *Muramatsu Hidenao* - _Kihei_ *Muramatsu Takanao* - _Sandayū_ *Kurahashi Takeyuki* - _Densuke_ *Okajima Tsuneshige* - _Yasoemon_ *Ōtaka Tadao* - _Gengo_ *Yatō Norikane* - _Emoshichi_ *Katsuta Taketaka* - _Shinzaemon_ *Takebayashi Takashige* - _Tadashichi_ *Maebara Munefusa* - _Isuke_ *Kaiga Tomonobu* - _Yazaemon_ *Sugino Tsugifusa* - _Jūheiji_ *Kanzaki Noriyasu* - _Yogorō_ *Mimura Kanetsune* - _Jirōzaemon_ *Yakokawa Munetoshi* - _Kanbei_ *Kayano Tsunenari* - _Wasuke_ *Terasaka Nobuyuki* - _Kichiemon_

[@SZYB3]

🕊🙏🕊..Brave Warriors

[@neu-ter]

Dude. That was a thousand times better than any movie I've ever seen on the subject. Thank you

[@historyprofiles]

Thank you so much! I'm glad you enjoyed the video!!

[@neu-ter]

The real story is much better than the fantastic movies portrait and your narrative was beautiful. Thank you for the work you have done.

[@MO-go9oo]

One hundred percent agreed, was thinking the same thing, such a better and even more epic that it's TRUE! Thanks so much for the quality video!

[@melvinmayfield470]

Here,Here, M'Lady!

[@YuRrRrRYeEeEeE]

when he returns to the grave of the man he spat on begging for forgiveness for thinking he wasn’t a true samurai, and eventually commits suicide and is himself buried near the ronin. Goosebumps… such a compelling tale. Invokes a feeling of admiration of the dedication they showed to their lord, adherence to duty as samurai, and their bond as brothers and warriors to flawlessly execute their revenge. So thankful we have this tale to look back at different times. Much obliged Oli. Your narration is awesome.

[@historyprofiles]

Thank you so much, your comment really means a lot to me! It’s such a sad tragic tale… I really want to go to Japan to visit their graves, once again thank you so much for watching

[@happyteedz4626]

@@historyprofilesI recently traveled to Japan. I had the opportunity to visit their grave and pay respects to them. Its very nice that they buried Lord Asano’s wife next to them as well. Her tree that she tended to is still there.

[@Brian-ux3jx]

Not much honor like that in the world anymore.

[@brownjoshua7]

I had the opportunity to live in Japan for almost 4 years and I must say my favorite place that I visited was the 47 Ronin cemetery. It was an amazing experience to see where these men were laid to rest and read the entire story.

[@tclass99]

I’ve only been to Tokyo once… but I had to make sure to get to Sengaku-ji Temple to see the site for myself and pay respects to these men. R.I.P.

[@BriefCaseOfficial]

What a great video, you really are a very talented story teller Mr HP :)

[@historyprofiles]

Thank you breif case !

[@kingdase456]

They deserve to be remember. They died without fear. The walking definition of honor

[@monkelife]

It has been hundreds of years and we're still talking about them

[@ChrisZ17]

Well tbh that kinda how history works

[@Jpan4]

​@@ChrisZ17 lot of history has happened... not a lot of history has been this honorable.

[@scottstevens7155]

I guess black history gets talked about to huh?? 😂its a fucking joke

[@Man_Emperor_of_Mankind]

​@Jpan4 It's no more "honorable" than any other revenge story. It's just a product of Meji Restoration era romanticism and bending of Japanese history for the purpose of creating fanaticism.

[@AmazianLinsation82]

No shit, its history

[@MortisMedia]

Great story and powerful video! Brilliant job!

[@historyprofiles]

Thank you mortis! Means a lot !

[@janetcw9808]

I will NEVER, EVER understand Japanese culture. Completely fascinated since childhood. Thanks so much for bringing Japanese history to my kitchen, the art work and music are beyond beautiful, your research is exemplary and narration perfect. Will share with the people who taught me Taiko drumming (wasn't any good at it but Totally life enriching experience, for the record). Good wishes to you, all you love and followers Worldwide Xxx 🙏🏼 ❤️ 🗺️ 🍀 🏴󠁧󠁢󠁳󠁣󠁴󠁿

[@historyprofiles]

Thank you !! I’m glad you enjoyed the video!!

[@chrissibersky4617]

Old Japanese and European pre-christianity culture are very similar. It's hard for us today to imagine the mindset of the people who lived back then. They thought fate was a fact. That fate was decided before they were born. Fate had decided when you were going to die and there was nothing you could do about it. No point in trying to avoid it and hide. And a second equally important thing to know about them to understand them is that the most important thing in life and death was a person's reputation. And the highest honor was to die gloriously on the battlefield or in a fight. Next best to die to save or restore ones reputation. So if it was time to die anyway why not die in a way that people will admire and talk about for centuries? The Germans resurrected that kind of thinking for a while in the last war.

[@janetcw9808]

@@chrissibersky4617 That's a very interesting comment, tell me more in respect of Germany I am interested in your opinion. Good wishes 🙏🏼 ❤️ 🍀 🗺️

[@driver3667]

1. Its a narrative. Its politics. Its abel and cain couched in silks and steel. Fabricate and manipulate the mortal instruments. Showing that what is desired to be seen. 2. A story told about oppression and justice and loyalty. Its how a servant warns its master. We would never know thw human story but it is said by deliberate leading through thought and reflection. The beauty of this narrative and universal through Tang art and culture. The Japanese preserved this aspect of ancient culture as like how the Ming culture exists in Korea. 3. Scolding those in power by loyalty and that how silly they were or that it shows how intelligent the Shogun was. A warning throughout the realm that death and destruction awaits those wily and fierce. No more mass chopping exercises in Japan after that period until the Meiji restoration... 4. Good governance for peace and sensibility. How difficult it is to roux for peace among crazy buggers willing to do offense so as to cut out their innards. 5. Peace aint free.

[@Bwk-mj4pm]

Yes. I too will never understand there culture…because seppuku is the dumbest fucking thing in almost all of history

[@zzydny]

Admirable and amazing. However, this is also deeply sad because dozens of people died unnecessarily just because one guy couldn't resist being unkind and rude.

[@historyprofiles]

Thank you! But yes its a very sad story

[@zzydny]

@@historyprofiles It is a good cautionary tale for us all in these days.

[@josephgarza786]

The new gen will not understand.. Unfortunately

[@jessefisher1809]

@@josephgarza786 Yeah thats what every generation says about the subsequent generation.

[@SergioRamirez-xw7pi]

@@historyprofiles WHERE AND HOW DO I FIND THIS BACKGROUND MUSIC FOR THIS VIDEO ???!

[@thedevilluis]

You may abandon your own body but you must preserve your honor.

[@AmazianLinsation82]

Something people today can learn a little

[@danushairan]

War will never forget its heroes. Japanese culture produced a lot of true men. This was also the Shiroyama rebellion. Men who chose death over dishonor. Truly such men should always be remembered.

[@hannoduplessis1578]

Thanks for the effort put into this video, this truly made this piece of history memorable.

[@StinkzMehaff]

This was simply extraordinary. Thank you so much for all your work on this. This is incredibly compelling and gave me a lot of feelings within. Well done.

[@tonyrandall5758]

Respect to the 47 real samurai warriors... and I know you touched on a lot of great names but I feel those guys!!! And the story about the between those to warriors Epic!!!

[@JNguyen07Max]

This is better than any movie adaptation of the 47 ronin. You're amazing for this.

[@historyprofiles]

Thank you so much!! Your comment really means a lot to me!

[@CasualKillZz]

I absolutely love this story no matter how many times I hear it, truly inspiring

[@UNSOLVABLE]

Another good one! I remember watching the 2013 movie with Keanu Reeves, but I think this is more historically accurate... No dragons 😂

[@historyprofiles]

Film was epic! Thank you for the comment unsolvable! This 47 ronin were the real deal !

[@DK-op3nx]

I watched 47 Ronin too, but not with Keanu Reeves. I was alone.

[@noneyourbiz8886]

Really enjoyed this video. Love history and you did a nice job narrating. Made the subject very interesting. Thanks

[@mohdkhairul9701]

Masterfully told friend. I was choked with tears by the end of it.

[@historyprofiles]

Thank you so much! Your comment really means a lot to me. I had goosebumps just reading up on them

[@tshelby123]

MAY YOU ALL REST IN PEACE MY SAMURAI BROTHERS Ōishi Kuranosuke Yoshio/Yoshitaka (大石 内蔵助 良雄) Ōishi Chikara Yoshikane (大石 主税 良金) Hara Sōemon Mototoki (原 惣右衛門 元辰) Kataoka Gengoemon Takafusa (片岡 源五右衛門 高房) Horibe Yahei Kanamaru/Akizane (堀部 弥兵衛 金丸) Horibe Yasubei Taketsune (堀部 安兵衛 武庸) Yoshida Chūzaemon Kanesuke (吉田 忠左衛門 兼亮) Yoshida Sawaemon Kanesada (吉田 沢右衛門 兼貞) Chikamatsu Kanroku Yukishige (近松 勘六 行重) Mase Kyūdayū Masaaki (間瀬 久太夫 正明) Mase Magokurō Masatoki (間瀬 孫九郎 正辰) Akabane Genzō Shigekata (赤埴 源蔵 重賢) Ushioda Matanojō Takanori (潮田 又之丞 高教) Tominomori Sukeemon Masayori (富森 助右衛門 正因) Fuwa Kazuemon Masatane (不破 数右衛門 正種) Okano Kin'emon Kanehide (岡野 金右衛門 包秀) Onodera Jūnai Hidekazu (小野寺 十内 秀和) Onodera Kōemon Hidetomi (小野寺 幸右衛門 秀富) Kimura Okaemon Sadayuki (木村 岡右衛門 貞行) Okuda Magodayū Shigemori (奥田 孫太夫 重盛) Okuda Sadaemon Yukitaka (奥田 貞右衛門 行高) Hayami Tōzaemon Mitsutaka (早水 藤左衛門 満尭) Yada Gorōemon Suketake (矢田 五郎右衛門 助武) Ōishi Sezaemon Nobukiyo (大石 瀬左衛門 信清) Isogai Jūrōzaemon Masahisa (礒貝 十郎左衛門 正久) Hazama Kihei Mitsunobu (間 喜兵衛 光延) Hazama Jūjirō Mitsuoki (間 十次郎 光興) Hazama Shinrokurō Mitsukaze (間 新六郎 光風) Nakamura Kansuke Masatoki (中村 勘助 正辰) Senba Saburobei Mitsutada (千馬 三郎兵衛 光忠) Sugaya Hannojō Masatoshi (菅谷 半之丞 政利) Muramatsu Kihei Hidenao (村松 喜兵衛 秀直) Muramatsu Sandayū Takanao (村松 三太夫 高直) Kurahashi Densuke Takeyuki (倉橋 伝助 武幸) Okajima Yasoemon Tsuneshige (岡島 八十右衛門 常樹) Ōtaka Gengo Tadao/Tadatake (大高 源五 忠雄) Yatō Emoshichi Norikane (矢頭 右衛門七 教兼) Katsuta Shinzaemon Taketaka (勝田 新左衛門 武尭) Takebayashi Tadashichi Takashige (武林 唯七 隆重) Maebara Isuke Munefusa (前原 伊助 宗房) Kaiga Yazaemon Tomonobu (貝賀 弥左衛門 友信) Sugino Jūheiji Tsugifusa (杉野 十平次 次房) Kanzaki Yogorō Noriyasu (神崎 与五郎 則休) Mimura Jirōzaemon Kanetsune (三村 次郎左衛門 包常) Yakokawa Kanbei Munetoshi (横川 勘平 宗利) Kayano Wasuke Tsunenari (茅野 和助 常成) Terasaka Kichiemon Nobuyuki (寺坂 吉右衛門 信行)

[@JOEZEPHGRACE]

the story of Hara was the one that gave me the chills, his mother committed suicide to strengthen his resolve in the planned revenge against Kira

[@berenicewaters4096]

Another excellent upload!!

[@premierhoner614]

Serve with dignity and honor.... Code of the Samurai..... What a great story and a true lesson to learn from........

[@pimpozza]

Excellent vid, Ollie👍Stories of the samurai, seppuku and "honour" have always intrigued me.. love your accurate and well-researched presentation!

[@historyprofiles]

Thank you! I’m glad you enjoyed the video !!

[@Redrum101896]

This was beautifully done.

[@tomkeithley8598]

Great topic Ollie! I absolutely love the tale of the 47 Ronin.

[@historyprofiles]

It’s a great tale, hope you enjoyed the video Tom!

[@ELKE-]

Awesome work H. Profiles. Thank you for historic upload. Loved it!

[@historyprofiles]

Glad you enjoyed it !!

[@ELKE-]

@@historyprofiles Always enjoy it! On Sunday, i rewatch 16 of your videos, plus this one. All ads did play well!👍🏻 Thank you Ollie.

[@StressResponseAbility]

This touched me deeply. Wonderfully made, thank you 💕

[@ZeeAllieNY10010]

Beautifully done. The illustrations, music you chose. Honorable men yet sad. Great narration!

[@historyprofiles]

Thank you!!! I’m glad you enjoyed the video !

[@BoabyGeorge]

love the channel been watching a few videos I think I've found what I'm watching for the rest of the night

[@holyblaze2582]

Thank you for listing every single name. 👍

[@historyprofiles]

Had to be done!

[@ForgottenLives]

Keep up the good work 👌

[@historyprofiles]

Thank you forgotten lives!!!

[@hunterstone3480]

These guys were true warriors love samurai stories won't be another like them.

[@carlk8308]

I've been to the shrine in Ako and seen the 47 statues of these men standing both sides of the path under the shrine gate. Very cool. Sometimes real life events are better than fiction.

[@LookHereMars]

History in my opinion has no equal in storytelling.

[@omnijonn277]

I love Japanese culture. I am so filled with pride and honor when those who are willing to sacrifice the greater good for other people. Keanu Reeves 47 movie brought tears to my eyes. Its theme is centered around Justice. I hope they find enlightment in the afterlife. You can still visit their final resting place at the Sengakuji Temple. So inspiring.

[@grandmadale8722]

Great video. This story has always fascinated me. Thanks so much

[@inassh8685]

I've heard this story many times.. and I cry each and every time.. 🖤😭

[@Methside]

Okay good, I’m not the only one.

[@omnijonn277]

Is the first name “Kamai” a Japanese name?

[@matthewbaxter9005]

What a story and well told. I wasn't ready for that. Wow.

[@pamelatraves6524]

I Very Much Enjoyed the 47 Ronin Story. They were Very Very Brave. Thank You.😥👍

[@JustChristianSt.M4.10]

Been binge watching your videos at work since I found your channel. This was freakin' awesome and tragic. Great videos

[@carolynross1248]

Just wonderful so well done. Love this story and wanted to say you have some great loyal supporters yourself!! Brief Case, Forgotten Lives, etc.!! Looking forward to more great videos.😊

[@historyprofiles]

Thank you! Theres more coming!!

[@auroramariealmeara8622]

So glad i found this channel great video.

[@historyprofiles]

Thank you! I’m glad you enjoyed the video!!

[@sonijonson283]

Very nice one especially for the names in the description 👍🏼

[@pessimisticideas3075]

Wonderfully interesting vid! Thanks for your obvious hard work on all your content!

[@historyprofiles]

Thank you!! I’m glad you enjoyed the content !

[@michelepruitt3145]

Great job, Wonderful Video Olie! 🤗 Enjoy learning Any History lesson with art or photos and your Voice brings it together Nicely! 🧡 Thanks for All your Hard Work! 🙋‍♀️👾🎃👻🍫🍭🙏

[@historyprofiles]

Thank you !!!!! People enjoying the videos makes it worth doing!!

[@andysmith620]

What interesting history of them. You’ve done another fabulous video

[@jddonaldson931]

Respect integrity, value loyalty, and cherish love! RIP fellow brothers!

[@chrlmlln9018]

Very good and excellent storytelling to the real background to the story of The 47 Ronin, I am glad I found this channel and now joining and subscribing also! A big THANKS to you for sharing the historical facts here! Stay blessed and keep up your good work, dear, sir!👍💯👍💯👍🙏💝

[@harpseal9234]

Wow these guys are hard core... I was upset about the ending in the keanu 47 ronin movie. I felt they did not deserve their fate. But this real life tale. Is just as wild for its realism. One of these guys married the builders daughter to get the buildings blue prints ?! That's nuts.

[@historyprofiles]

I know their life mission was dedicated to taking down the man that was responsible for their lords death… oaths back then meant something. Thank you so much for watching ! I hope you enjoyed the video!!

[@primesspct2]

Great video , nice job on the artwork and music!

[@historyprofiles]

Thank you ! !

[@ranneydays]

Wonderful story and storyteller. Thank you for the great content.

[@historyprofiles]

Thank you so much! I’m so happy your enjoying the content !

[@Deniki666]

This made my heart ache for their loyalty.

[@AcidTripOk]

I great topic, and the narration was amazing! Good job sir! Keep it up!

[@jaybeans6427]

I read this a book called "Japanese Legends and Folklores, I am glad to have read it from a book. A great story, incredible yet sad.

[@Glenacus]

one of my favorite stories of all time, ranks up there with the 300 spartans

[@alancausey2168]

This is amazing, thanks so much

[@lowrider81hd]

Yaaay! Great video!

[@historyprofiles]

Thank you so much! I’m glad you enjoyed it!

[@SaulHudson69]

This is why i like the Japanese culture and traditions honour and glory is above all

[@amethyst5538]

An amazing tale? Story? A series of unfortunate events? I always found the truth of these acts to be fascinating ever since I was a very little girl. Thankyou for accurately telling the act of these men.

[@historyprofiles]

I hope you enjoyed the video!

[@annieshamawrie6703]

First time on your channel and I ❤ it!!

[@historyprofiles]

I’m so glad you enjoyed the video!

[@ReaperX7]

The decree of the Shogun, while law, was never above the traditions of honor and the code of Bushido. Even in the end, the Shogun himself had to honor the code.

[@historyprofiles]

Indeed he did, it’s a shame he only spared one man

[@tinyGrim1]

Very good video, TY ! And you match some of best for voice and narration style. 👍✨✨🦊🐇

[@historyprofiles]

Thank you so much !!

[@tommydeamon7657]

I've heard this before but I hope you're version teaches me something new

[@thomasjp5847]

Unwavering loyalty. Would love to find a woman with that quality

[@ianleicester7066]

thank you for explaining the 47 ronin 🙏🙏

[@icnobulyz8088]

Great subject matter dude .Good form .Blessing of wisdom

[@afrojacktouch436]

How am i even watching this in exact same date 14-12-2022 that's exact after 320 years later 🤣

[@michaelhanford8139]

Kira's ego, yow! The ronin's discipline&focus, even more wow👍

[@paulclissold1525]

We live in a time without honour

[@historyprofiles]

Very true

[@sritymaitra4893]

Wow that was a video par excellence. Good job. Keep it up 👍👍👍❣❣❣❤❤❤

[@idee7896]

Great explanation. thank you so very much

[@historyprofiles]

@@idee7896 thank you so much for watching! I hope you enjoyed the video!!

[@gwingggg5]

Lord Asano Naganori and 47 Ronin's glaves are located in Takanawa Minato, Sengakuji Temple, Tokyo. The garden where they committed suicide near the temple is preserved.

[@nostromotrades]

To live for hinir respect and duty... probably one of the most acceptional example of humani history

[@canegj7003]

What a great story!! Awesome narration!!

[@jameskelman9856]

Nicely done , Thanks .

[@roisinmac9373]

Great storytelling.

[@Irish16King]

Amazing, love these stories

[@jpnheems]

Great story, I was able to vist the Temple of the 47 Ronin was a great experience

[@historyprofiles]

I would love to do that! Thank you for watching !

[@SpiderMan-rt4cd]

the world could use such men these days.

[@jamesspears7242]

I didn't realize it, but there were actually two movies based on this story. Not just the obvious one - "47 Ronin" starring Keanu Reeves, but also "Last Knights", which starred Clive Owen and Morgan Freeman. To be perfectly honest, it's my honest opinion that "Last Knights" was much closer in following this story than the movie that was actually named for it.

[@michealschmidt908]

The way they infiltrated the castle they were a elite samurai hit squad 🥋🤺

[@kiruuchiha9994]

Legendary 47 Ronin 🙏🏽

[@davidadkins6412]

Not many people would be that loyal,the samurai has always been honorable

[@aural_supremacy]

I don’t know if this means anything to you or if you even read comments 2 years later but I find it astonishing that people just can’t pronounce Japanese words because it isn’t difficult as the pronunciation of the syllables is always the same, the ritual suicide is Seppuku with a double P consonant, you pronounced it as Sepuuku with a double U vowel, so shorten the U in pu by half deliberately emphasise the two P’s and it sound better Sep+puku, I might add to anyone who thinks this isn’t worth commenting that most people when talking about Japanese ritual suicide call it harakiri which is literally describing the method of suicide (kiri means to slice or cut for example an assassin that uses a sword is called Hitokiri) but the term for the act is Seppuku so the content creator cared enough to use the more correct term.

[@praymunread9985]

Just saw an older version of the story very good story!!

[@rasempress9724]

To this day, the story remains popular in Japan, and each year on 14 December, Sengakuji Temple, where Asano Naganori and the rōnin are buried, holds a festival ...

[@melvinmayfield470]

Bravo, Maestro!! Callisimo!!

[@skylerortiztheboxer4910]

That was the best explanation of the 47 Ronin I’ve ever heard

[@atsukorichards1675]

Nice telling of the GLORIFIED version of the 赤穂事件.

[@historyprofiles]

Thank you !

[@swedishpiggi]

This was so twisted,so I didnt fully understood, but this was very sad. Hugs from Sweden

[@historyprofiles]

It was sad :( I hope you enjoyed the video !

[@bigscott175]

I always learn a great deal from Japanese culture

[@christieames7516]

Great video what can I say💯😊

[@KingLegendary1]

Dude was so gangster the guy who spat on him begged the ghost of the OG for forgiveness 🤣🤣🤣

[@myramay5023]

🤗 thanks for sharing the truth .🙏

[@jamiegregg9211]

enjoyed this video love the Samurai

[@historyprofiles]

Thank you so much man !

[@jamiegregg9211]

@@historyprofiles your very welcome

[@davidgriego278]

These Samari lived by a Strict Code! Hundreds of years after they, have died, and fulfilled an Act of Loyalty; that today is hard for most people to understand. Men of Honor, Men who lived by the Code! In my opinion it teaches us that Loyalty for the right purpose; comes at a Huge Cost!! They are to be Admired, and Respected!!

[@shirowolfanimator]

The story is amazing

[@shaybamiah8840]

Hugs from England x

[@janetcw9808]

And to you 🙏🏼 ❤️ 🍀 🗺️ 🏴󠁧󠁢󠁳󠁣󠁴󠁿

[@Rainy-In-The-Desert]

Great video!

[@historyprofiles]

Thank you!! I’m really happy you enjoyed it!

[@Jpan4]

It's an honor to read their names! Where do we find spirit like that in these days!?