Hattori Hanzo - Real Life Demon Samurai and Ninja from Japanese History

Hattori Hanzo - Real Life Demon Samurai and Ninja from Japanese History

Author: Raconteur June 4, 2021 Duration: 8:18
Raconteur - History & Mythology
History

Hattori Hanzo, legendary Japanese Samurai turned Ninja commander whose battlefield prowess and incontestable skill with a sword earned him the nickname Demon Hanzo. A figure from history that has been repurposed in a variety of modern popular culture from films to video games, but the true story of Hattori Hanzo remains the best. So, who was this legendary ninja, and what made him so special? Let’s find out together...

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