Nemuri Kyoshiro: Full Moon Killing 1 | Full Movie | SAMURAI VS NINJA (EN SUB)

In this special drama, Masakazu Tamura reprises his role as Nemuri Kyoshiro, becoming entangled in a political conspiracy after saving a woman from her violent husband, which leads him to a mission in Kyoto to confront the corrupted Shogun's heir.
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Synopsis
This is the first special drama reviving the character of Nemuri Kyoshiro, played by Masakazu Tamura, following his popularity in the TV series. Showcasing the Engetsu swordsmanship style without CG, the drama captures Kyoshiro's cold precision. On a rainy night, Kyoshiro encounters a samurai's son and learns of a troubled household. He intervenes to save the mother, Shizu (Hiromi Takikawa), from her husband's attack, accidentally causing the husband's death. Kyoshiro prevents Shizu from suicide and agrees to protect her. He soon finds himself embroiled in a conspiracy involving official secrets and is injured while defending Shizu. Seeking refuge in a temple, Kyoshiro discovers Shizu's past humiliation by Ieyoshi, the Shogun's heir. He learns from Senjuro Takebe, a servant of the former shogun Mizuno Echizennomori, about the corrupt influence of Sano Higo-mori (Kei Sato) on Ieyoshi. Determined to resolve the situation, Kyoshiro sets out for Kyoto to confront the true Ieyoshi.
About Nemuri Kyoshiro
Nemuri Kyoshiro, the main character of Shibata Renzaburo's samurai novel series, began serialization in 1956 in Weekly Shincho as Nemuri Kyoshiro Burai Hikae. This series, alongside Gomi Yasuyuki's Yagyu Bugeicho sparked a samurai boom and led to numerous adaptations in film, television, and theatre.
Kyoshiro is a complex character, blending the nihilistic swordsman archetype, originated from Kyokutei Bakin's Nanso Satomi Hakkenden, with Shibata's distinctive dandyism. Born of a Portuguese Jesuit and a Japanese woman, Kyoshiro embodies a sense of nihilism and a cold brutality, often killing without remorse. He carries the famed Musou Masamune sword, historically linked to Toyotomi Hideyori, and employs a unique sword technique known as Engetsu Sappo. As noted by film critic Sato Tadao, this series breaks from traditional Kabuki, where romantic roles are reserved for handsome men and heroic figures typically avoid romantic entanglements, contrasting with Western ideals of chivalry.
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[@MarkAlexander-xk9zx]

Ahh, finally a movie I can watch. Now, this is a true showing of a warrior. Not the foolish nonsense like other films. Thanks so much.

[@augustascetic4773]

Here is some interesting trivia on Masakazu Tamura. When Raizo Ichikawa died, Daiei tried frantically to find a replacement. They found Hiroki Matsukata who then did two films as Nemuri. The interesting trivia is that Mr. Tamura appeared in one of those two films but as an ENEMY of Nemuri. It was then that a producer noticed Tamura and felt he would be good as Nemuri, so the result is this film you see here.

[@Dr.Pepper001]

Thanks. I love this kind of Trivia. Tamura even looks a lot like Raizo.

[@controlleddemolition9112]

Ultimately, it didn't save Daiei Film, a giant in the industry that produced Rashoman, Ugetsu, Sanjo The Bailliff, Gates of Hell, the Zatoichi series and many more. They never really found a suitable box-office replacement for Raizo Ichikawa and went into bankrupcy in 1971. It's a shame Ichikawa died so young. If he had lived into his 70's, we could be watching "Shinobi no Mono 137: Wheelchair Ninja" or "Sleepy Eyes of Death 119: Grandfather's Sword of Doom".

[@davidgriego278]

WOW!! I absolutely Found this Video, to be a Great Movie. To show a Man of Integrity, and Honor! Sadly today We do not see that kind of Man anymore! To me a Samari, isn't only about Katanas', and Martial Arts! It is about an Ideal to Serve with living an Honorable Life! Please do not get me Wrong, about the training of a Samari, their Ability to fight is Legendary! Japanese Culture in it's purest form is Amazing, and Admirable! Thank You for this Video! The Actors were Terrific!

[@Ninja-Hayate]

@@davidgriego278 Samurai or what the heck is a samari?

[@davidgriego278]

@@Ninja-Hayate A misspelled word. My apologies!

[@user-hz5zh5tk8z]

I love watching Masakazu Tamura as Nemuri Kyoshiro. As an actor, he seems to have a genuine noble aura about him. There was another Nemuri movie called "The man with no tomorrow" on KZbin sometime ago. A pity it's no longer available.

[@kuma9069]

The script is pure genius.. and the acting !! 😇

[@akabaimchen3532]

Interesting movie.I really liked how the music coincide with the full moon technique so beautifully. Hats off to the team. Thank you svn

[@insomanywords]

I've just watched this film for the second time! It is so good, it deserves multiple viewings! ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐:)

[@tonyscheinman3538]

Nemuri Kyoshiro was one of my favorite anti-hero samurai characters, and Masakazu Tamura in this film and the other four made-for-TV films was a worthy successor to Ichikawa Raizo.

[@Dr.Pepper001]

Tamura even looks a lot like Raizo.

[@tonyscheinman3538]

@@Dr.Pepper001 A little, but Raizo's face was somewhat more austere, while Tamura's is more melancholy.

[@thejohnnycakes9886]

@@tonyscheinman3538 👍

[@overlycaffeinatedsquirrel779]

Nemuri Kyoshiro who get's even evil women who want to kill him on his side with the power of his dick.

[@trainrover]

this one looks exceptionally efeminate

[@ricfighterramos4498]

What a beautiful movie.I finish watching it from start to end.Now,I can say that the writer who created this a good person.He portrayed the good character, dicipline, and principle of a true warrior.

[@rotax636nut5]

I love watching this type of movie, many thanks for posting

[@saradykim3970]

Magnifique comme film.....merci;)

[@yapmagi4701]

Nemuri Kyoshiro is so graceful and elegant in his way. Good movie. Thank you for this movie.

[@MartinezDan1982]

Gracias por subir estas películas ⛩️

[@marcb8874]

MERCI BEAUCOUP , vu si dessous , je ne connaissais cet acteur , belle carrière

[@user-ee5yk4fz2f]

Another awesome movie, wish i had found this channel years ago - regards markc

[@farzananaik9914]

Heart touching end. Always Admired tha great Samurai. Thanks 🙏🏼

[@P07C01V]

🤗 amo este personaje,amo la serie☺️prefiero una y mil veces ver estás series antiguas que la basura que hay hoy en día para ver. Que elegancia y prestancia tenía el actor al encarnar el personaje!!!, aunque ya se notaba el paso del tiempo 😁 Solo un detalle...me gustaba más la peluca colorada😞pero da igual me gusta!!!

[@hanikayaman]

What can I say? Excellent, exciting movie. Righteousness wins at the end against all evil!

[@teomy5531]

Nemuri Kyushiro has an elegance that is almost effeminate. Every actor that has portrayed him must bring out this characteristic.

[@michaelben715]

Awesome ~ Another great full movie and story !! Thank you very much *SAMURAI VS NINJA* for the upload 😀😘😍🙏✌️👍👏❤️

[@ravager890]

great movie, and not to mention the superb style of fighting too. would really like to see this kind of movie/tv series again if any. onegai shimasu !

[@user-xh6sf3sl8s]

Киоширо - красавчик! Всегда спокоен, аккуратен и готов к бою. Парикмахеру, который делает стрижку и укладку волос, 10 баллов из 10.

[@wilsonwuisan6070]

Thank you, good movie..

[@Dr.Pepper001]

This 1998 episode titled "The Woman Who Loved Kyoshiro" in the 5 part series. It was 20 years later that Tamura made the next and final episode. Three years later he died of a heart attack.

[@user-oe5kw7do6k]

you mean Tamura still acted as Kyoshiro Nemuri in 2018? What is the show title?

[@quieneselpatron790]

Finally an actor that looks like an Ukiyo-e woodblock painting

[@christopherfranklin972]

Wonderful film,many thanks for uploading.

[@catalinacurio]

Always emotive to bring tears, beautiful. 🌸

[@coconuciferanuts339]

Good to see this Senseii video. The stop,start,time & place on the steps.Sword strokes moving thru. the tree light.Also,like a detective the hero saves the woman's honour & brings justice.Senuous love over a killing mind. Leaves the watcher(me)wondering who is good/bad.

[@thecannyshow8354]

Awesome!

[@yogasamrat]

Kyoshiro Nemuri atones for all the sins h has ever comitted throughout his life by saving the mother and the son and saving the Shogun and leaving the mother though he loves her for the sake of the well-being of the son and goes off to join Zatoichi into the clear blue yonder!

[@danielsmith8171]

Nice filming.. nice story.. kudos for the slick sword work...

[@arnoldpelin2516]

I love Japanese movie thank you samurai vs ninja

[@anthonysamy1209]

I enjoyed watching this Movie . One of the Superb Samurai Movie . EXCELLENT ...

[@chainleigh3025]

Yumi Takigawa is a beauty with excellent acting.

[@gyorgysoos3310]

Thanx a lot: Everything is excellent in this movie by the fighting side, and also as a high level samurai love story in blue. Doesn't matter that jmasterTamura is a bit different / but similar great as master Ishikawa. The lady in love /we didn't know her mame... is undisputedly beautyful

[@JuanGonzalez-tq6pq]

Wow Mr. Kyoskiro is really something he's a mean machine just but looking at Him!! Tanks for sharing this fantastic movies

[@SubadasudrajatBADASU]

It's valuable moment, I am seeing couriusly

[@meljones1272]

Kataoka Takao will always be Nemuri to me

[@ernestoarturoposada6962]

muy buena pelicula la traduccion a español insuperable con respecto a otras realmente sinceras felicitaciones

[@thanhnovo6220]

what a great Movie Arigato

[@Antdevamp]

"I'm a monster, and rape freely at will. I take what I want." Tamura's Nemuri Kyoshiro is different in motivation and practice in every metric from Raizo Ichikawa's 'Son of Satan' mode. His ' I was born under a bad star' is such a subtle change, it's very tasteful.

[@roybayona3475]

Amazing movie ❤

[@MiNa2928]

Simply Elegant!

[@MiNa2928]

I did not know that Raizo was no longer alive. 😢 This guy “ Can’t fake the funk “. Thank goodness for film. Please tell me more about Razio’s life. Thank you.

[@nnejaaron7734]

Awesome,and great story I am moved by the ending of the story,, please more movie like this, Thanks and Godbless Always 🙏

[@kadalinodamarlane8982]

nice

[@sidikmohammed9126]

Sangat tersentuh, saya sangat suka film ini..🙏

[@Ukiyo-e-sama]

The music is superb!

[@sniper001353]

This was the first time ive seen this character it was good and i will see if i can get to view the other movies,, Funny thing is i was expecting Zatoichi to show up to help him😂 Very beautiful Sizu also

[@TheodorePendergrass]

Thank you.

[@truth55568]

Wow. Good move.👍

[@yuryloginov1641]

This samurai is just like James Bond. Makes dead people, every new episode a new beautiful woman, love and death, and then freedom and the path to new corpses and women)))

[@marcusanton95]

Good work if you can get it. lol

[@yogasamrat]

I miss Raizo Ichikawa!

[@brianflynn5355]

I mister Raizo Ichikawa!

[@lordeldauoud142]

“ Superb “ “ Swordsman “ “ Ship “ “ And “ “ Smooth “ “ Style “ “ Profile “

[@rolandomartinez4371]

Very good moviee

[@RandyHartono]

A five Star 🌟 🌟 🌟 🌟 🌟 Movie 🎦

[@mikemcgrath5188]

YOSH!

[@raikey2176]

If Raizo Ichikawa VIII didn't die, he'll probably still play Nemuri Kyoshiro in this movie much like Shintaro Katsu in Zatoichi movies of the 60's to 80's

[@nireland1742]

Kyioshiri, Luuuuv Ur Serving of Justice to The Dishing of Judgment FOR THE PEACE & REST OF THE PRECIOUS YUNG GIRL OF GENTLE PURITY ❤ 💞, DO SOOO LUUUUV UR CHANNEL GAL'S N GUY'S 🙏🏾💞, ALWAY'S WELL LUUUUV UR HISTORY n CULTURE, ART n ARCHITECTURAL FEAT'S OF BREATHTAKING BEAUTY, NEVER DULL or BORING, FANK U EVR SOOO FOR UR HARD WORK HERE, BLESSINGS ETERNAL TO U ALL THERE FROM 👍🏾💞🙏🏾🌹🕊🇬🇧

[@jorgerivas7218]

Es muy noble el Samurai Nemuri Kyoshiro.

[@ICTPerformance268]

🇦🇬 ありがとうございました。 🙇🏾‍♂️

[@Nazriel0810]

Mantap bossku filmnya 😂😂👌👌

[@ericksepulveda6997]

Muy buena la película y la tres cuando

[@Assalasapphire-ub8ib]

ありがと語彙染ませn手論理サムライジーンズ

[@anang11265]

❤❤❤

[@arnoldpelin2516]

Please upload next episode of this movie if do you have

[@trainrover]

Corporateria must've really latched onto Nipponese simplicity and straight lines, because I can't stop finding those far away islands' architecture of yore here seeming so familiar 👀

[@yowatup9329]

Yo! This guys has style. 36:00

[@carbonado2432]

exactly! that stood out to me too

[@hengfashi6024]

you got them!!!!!

[@smokinxaiibbq6560]

👍👍

[@yogasamrat]

All these guys are ex zatoichi alumni!

[@Sadness-Games]

And what is the series of the year of release? The first one was released from 1972-1973 26 episodes And what year is this? Ichikawa Raizo best "Nemuri Kyoshiro" best "Zatoichi" Shintaro Katsu

[@tonyscheinman3538]

The five Tamura Masakazu TV specials were released between 1989 and 2018. This film was probably 1998.

[@Sadness-Games]

@@tonyscheinman3538 Understood, thanks a lot, friend!

[@marklutz8499]

Circle Moon technique

[@marklutz8499]

Full Moon. Circle Moon. Something Moon. It's a Moon!😂

[@ArtDocHound]

It must be the rainy season.

[@martingrey2231]

@1:08:46 Full Moon Cutting is the daytime. Are rare celestial event 🤔

[@zainiabdullah621]

Ichikawa Raizo series THE BEST ! Anticipating the BIAN the righteous and virtuous contract assassin played by Ken Watanabe tv series by Samurai VS Ninja ... soon.

[@alessandrocervellati2814]

ottima idea la traduzone in lngua italiana

[@normanbraslow7902]

The movie beginning in the rain must be a Japanese historical trope.

[@user-oe5kw7do6k]

Hey the samural who is killed by Nemuri Kyoshiro full moon killing techinque is Saburo Shinoda, the alter ego of Ultraman Taro Kotaro Higashi😃

[@elyusmechanicalengineering8898]

Masakazu only did the leaning backward stance in these movie series. He never did it in the Kyoshiro series in the 70's. Also, his Kamon/crest here is a mixed of Christian crosses that looks like a mesh compared to the crescent moon crest in the 70's TV series.

[@Shyaiful1]

I watching TV Special : Nemuri Kyoshirō: The Man with No Tomorrow (1996) in 1990s

[@mariocastellon3497]

ESTA SERIES ESTA MUY ATRASADA 😅

[@marcd1981]

The only thing I am wondering is about the title of Full Moon Killing for this one. He only used the technique once to kill someone in the entire movie.

[@jojoanggono3229]

Maybe only for those opponents worthy of seeing his Full Moon technique.

[@marcd1981]

@@jojoanggono3229 I agree with you there, he only uses it when it is merited. Unfortunately, I saw number three first, then watched this one, number one. In number three, he uses the technique several times, so i was surprised he only used it once in number one.

[@mariocastellon3497]

SEÑORES DEL GRUPO SAMURÁI PORQUE NO SUGIERO SU SUBIENDO LA SERIE SAMURÁI MATANZAS DE LUNA LLENA ES MUY BUENA QUE LASTIMA MI SAMURÁI 🤔🤔🤔¿?¿?🎉🎉😮

[@martingrey2231]

@22:45 The secret is to go counter clockwise 🤔

[@user-sr5sk9rk9z]

Немає перекладу українською мовою

[@w1o2l3f4i5e]

He walks like a model on a cat walk. He does not want a relationship with a woman. I think that he has honed his sword skills to kill anyone in his way is a symptom of the anger he feels within, this man is hiding a deep dark secret, maybe hiding the love that dare not speak its name.

[@user-ro5yc2vb8x]

A samurai have praid honor coriguesh dignity through rain storms winds darkness through sun clouds hi have pride in losses of all things and love his pridefulness don’t let him fall before tat hi will honor his pride with kirikiri before enyting

[@km6206]

This doesn't seem to be the real name. Looks like it's Nemuri Kyoshirō (眠狂四郎), a TV movie from 1989. It's the first TV special after the 1972-1973 Nemuri Kyōshirō TV series. There are 4 other TV special movies that follow this one. en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Nemuri_Ky%C5%8Dshir%C5%8D_(TV_series) It would helpful if there was the real name in both Japanese (and an official English translation if there is one) as well as the year of production. There are a ton of Nemuri Kyoshirō movies and TV shows, so it's hard to keep which is which straight if there's no information here.

[@bokidimi5215]

GREAT!

[@lopezahus3117]

Next zatoichi And lone wolf and cub Shinsengumi

[@elizabethkong7354]

❤ARIGATO GOZAIMASU!!!

[@erobertson5569]

😎☝️❣️

[@rasuandarcanel6174]

⭐⭐⭐

[@Mephiston1984LoD]

🙂

[@ReginaldoPereira-ft6sc]

Go tôkô itadakimashite makotoni arigatôgozaimasu. Burajiru kara chokusetsu go aisatsu môshiagemasu.

[@DebuOke82]

Mode rambutnya gaul😊

[@user-mi8zf2fp9i]

23:11 That is a fake sword which has not been sharpened yet.

[@JuanGonzalez-tq6pq]

[( WOW HE KNOW'S HOW TO SMILE 🙂 HAHAHA )]

[@texbeaumont8134]

Too much killing in this film. It gets ridiculous.

[@user-xv4ew8dc3v]

De ce nu e tradus în limba română

[@gregarycomehere]

Great movie. The Full Moon Killing thing was silly and Nemuri and the others had the worst wigs ever.