Media Blasters are bringing the 1998 Japanese samurai-comedy 'Samurai Fiction' (SF サムライ・フィクション) to US Blu-ray on March 11, 2025.

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Heishiro Inukai is a noble samurai who seeks vengeance against Rannosuke, the renegade villain who stole the clan’s prized treasure. To save the clan’s honor, Heishiro, an untested swordsman, resolves to take down Rannosuke who has killed hundreds of men and fought entire armies. As he prepares for the final showdown, Heishiro is faced with a choice between reaching a peaceful or a bloody resolution. Stylishly shot in stark black and white, this is fan favorite “Samurai Fiction.” Fully loaded with bonus materials including a behind-the-scenes featurette, cast information, alternate color sequences and trailers! (Black & White, 111 minutes) Inukai is a noble samurai who seeks vengeance against Rannosuke, the renegade villain who stole the clan’s prized treasure. To save the clan’s honor, Heishiro, an untested swordsman, resolves to take down Rannosuke who has killed hundreds of men and fought entire armies. As he prepares for the final showdown, Heishiro is faced with a choice between reaching a peaceful or a bloody resolution. Stylishly shot in stark black and white, this is fan favorite “Samurai Fiction.” Fully loaded with bonus materials including a behind-the-scenes featurette, cast information, alternate color sequences and trailers! (Black & White, 111 minutes)

The Japanese cult classic action comedy SAMURAI FICTION (1998) has been released on Blu-ray