Be a Man!! Samurai School

Be a Man!! Samurai School

Year: 2008

Runtime: 110 mins

Language: Japanese

ActionComedy

First‑year students Momotaro and Hidemaro attend Otokojuku, a harsh private academy that claims to forge true men. Momotaro excels in both study and martial arts, while Hidemaro is a weak underachiever; the two become close friends. Meanwhile, leader Omito Date returns with an army from rival Kanto Gogakuren school, aiming to take over Otokojuku.

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Otokojuku

Otokojuku is a stern all-males martial-arts academy known for its brutal training and strict discipline. The school functions as the central stage for trials that test courage, loyalty, and endurance. Its rituals and tough regime shape the students into what the instructors call 'real men.'

🏫 Otokojuku 🥋 Martial arts school ⚔️ Delinquent confrontations

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Main Characters – Be a Man!! Samurai School (2008)

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Genji Togashi (Shōei)

A new Otokojuku student who honors his brother's memory and earns his place among the harsh brothers. He endures scrutiny and stands up to bullies, showing perseverance and loyalty to his peers.

🥋 Student 🧭 Loyal ⚔️ Fighter

Hidemaro Gokukouji (Hiroyuki Onoue)

A rebellious young man whose mother has already decided to send him to Otokojuku to become a man. He initially resists the school’s harsh methods but returns after friends encourage him to stay.

🎭 Delinquent 🧭 Ambitious 🗡️ Stubborn

Momotaro Tsurugi (Tak Sakaguchi)

A senior fighter who confronts threats to Otokojuku and helps his peers. He embodies confidence and leadership, guiding others through challenges and defending the school’s honor.

🥋 Leader 🛡️ Protector ⚔️ Brave

Oni-Hige (Shun Sugata)

The head instructor who enforces discipline with tough, punitive methods. His authority sets the tone for the school's brutal training and rituals.

🗡️ Strict 🧭 Authoritative 🗡️ Punisher

Heihachi Edajima (Akaji Maro)

The stern principal of Otokojuku who directs the students’ trials and orchestrates the school’s philosophy of becoming real men through hardship.

👨‍🏫 Authority 🗡️ Mentor 🧭 Traditional

Gouji Akashi (Tetsushi Tanaka)

2nd-year leader who intervenes in conflicts and challenges the students, symbolizing the strict hierarchy within Otokojuku.

🏅 Leader 🗡️ Enforcer 🧭 Hierarchy

Omito Date (Hideo Sakaki)

Former Otokojuku student who leads the invading group, seeking revenge and disrupting the school’s order with his crew.

🗡️ Villain ⚔️ Rival 🧭 Ambitions

Hien (Gō Ayano)

One of Date’s right-hand men, a capable fighter who participates in the invasion and fights Otokojuku’s students.

🥊 Fighter 🗡️ Loyal 🧭 Rival

Gekko (Shuya Yoshimoto)

An ally of Date, contributing to the invasion and challenging Otokojuku’s defenses with his own combat skills.

🗡️ Ally 🥋 Fighter 🧭 Challenger

Shioya (Tatsuo Yamada)

The last surviving member of the Gokukouji clan who offers encouragement and serves as a mentor figure for the students.

🧭 Mentor 🛡️ Loyal 🧡 Historical

Ryuji Toramaru (Shintarō Yamada)

A fellow Otokojuku student who stands up to bullies and participates in the training and the trio’s battles.

🥋 Student 🧭 Loyal ⚔️ Fighter

Matuo (Yoshiaki Yoza)

A student who trains for the 3 Great Astonishing Assaults, contributing to the school’s performances and morale.

🥋 Student 🧭 Loyal ⚔️ Fighter

Tazawa (Taketarino Yamaguchi)

A first-year student who endures the initiation tasks and participates in the school’s trials.

🎓 First-year 🥋 Initiate 🧭 Loyal

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Major Themes – Be a Man!! Samurai School (2008)

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💪 Manliness

The film centers on proving one's manhood through endurance, drills, and rites of passage. Characters endure painful punishments, face brutal challenges, and seek validation through strength and perseverance. The journey to become a man is shown as a harsh, communal learning process rather than a lone achievement.

🤝 Brotherhood

Friendship and loyalty anchor the school's culture. Togashi and Momo forge solidarity in the face of bullying, while Shioya's encouragement and the clan's legacy provide emotional ballast. The bond among students becomes a source of courage during punishments and battles alike.

⚔️ Conflict

Rivalries ignite through the school's hierarchy and the invading Kanto Gogakuren. The three Great Astonishing Assaults tournament frames the escalation from classroom skirmishes to high-stakes swordplay, testing discipline, skill, and strategic will.

Last Updated: October 04, 2025 at 16:30

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