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‘Song of the Samurai’ Star Yuki Yamada Breaks Down Season 1
Song of the Samurai is based on the manga Chiruran: Shinsengumi Requiem and stars Yuki Yamada as Hijikata Toshizo, who joins the Shinsengumi samurai corps during the Edo period.
The first two episodes have been widely viewed on HBO Max across over 100 countries, with episode three released on May 23.
Yuki Yamada described the demanding Japanese production schedule, noting limited preparation time and practicing swordsmanship at home.
The cast formed strong bonds, with Yamada highlighting the passion and intensity of Hijikata as central to the character.