Netflixhas unloosen the first look atLast Samurai Standing , a new Japanese series . The historical survival thriller take place at the end of the Edo period , follow 300 samurai warriors who have amassed at Tenryuji Temple in Kyoto , tempted by the temptingness of a 100 billion yen prize . The upcomingNetflix showis set to debut in November 2025 , and its ensemble cast features Junichi Okada , Masahiro Higashide , Shota Sometani , Hiroshi Tamaki , Takayuki Yamada , Jyo Kairi , Wataru Ichinose , Hideaki Ito , and Yasushi Fuchigami .

When most people think about samurai , they remember about this very glamourous period in Japanese history . But what a plenty of people do n’t realize is that , towards the end of the Edo period , the samurai lost a lot of their glamor and their power . " Last Samurai Standing " is about what would happen if these warrior — the tough and best in Japan — all of a sudden became common the great unwashed and had to fight for their life . retrieve " Shōgun " meets " Squid Game . "

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Netflix Continues To Expand Its Slate Of Japanse Language Shows

Netflix has been actively investing in Japanese - language serial , withLast Samurai Standingbeing the latest addition to their grow catalog . Historical , action - filled dramas have proven successful among telly audience in the past , with shows likeShogungaining critical acclamation and also performing well internationally . Moreover , Last Samurai Standing’spromised survival aspect aligns with Netflix ’s previous achiever , particularly Netflix’sSquid Game , which became a orbicular phenomenon in brief after its release in 2021 .

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moreover , Netflix ’s scheme aroundLast Samurai Standingreflects a current direction in the picture show and television industry . Streaming platformscontinue to invest in outside production to expand their global compass and viewership . With the announcement ofLast Samurai Standing , Netflix continues thrive itsJapanese movies and serial publication , following titles likeAlice in BorderlandandHouse of Ninjas .

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The"Shōgun meet Squid Game"description provides wondrous appeal as well , especially withSquid Gameseason 3 being the ending of the make series .

The"Shōgun encounter Squid Game"description cater marvellous appeal as well , especially withSquid Gameseason 3being the final stage of the hit serial . Adesperate fight for natural selection with samurai warriorscan make it Netflix ’s perfectSquid Gamesuccessor , along with easing the wait forShōgunseasons 2 and 3 on FX and Hulu . This makesLast Samurai Standingone of Netflix ’s most promising display to come in 2025 .

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