All Accolades & Coverage
Shore Scripts: 7.2
TheBlackList on Bushido:
The action writing in this project is outstanding. It brings the script to life on the page, and it does a beautiful job of describing both main time periods, the vivid characters within them, and the blocking/choreography of the captivating and magical fight scenes. Akita is a compelling role, and he does a nice job of helping to guide our leads, as well as the audience, through this Feudal Japan time period (and the beginning of their journey). The hook at the end is rock solid, as we get some detail about the [Spoiler] (all the while still leaving this character in the dark, for the most part, building a ton of suspense in the final moments of the pilot). There are some major strengths to the development of Kenji's character. The audience is able to learn more and more, as the episode progresses, about just how troubled he was in the present day timeline. We see what he was caught up in and get a clear sense for the consequences of his actions/situation. This is an action packed and exciting story, and the premise promises a lot of future entertainment value. It also reads like a very well-researched and unique concept. Ultimately. BUSHIDO is a very enjoyable read.
BlueCat on Bushido:
Bushido is a mythical samurai adventure with a time traveling twist. It is excellently researched down to the last detail. [It was] a crash course in traditional sword fighting, etiquette and even modern day Japanese organized crime. The magical armor which forms the centerpiece of the story draws us into a world where everything happens in epic proportions. Throw in time travel, and you have got a perfect storm of close calls, harrowing danger, familial reckoning, and comedic relief when cultures and shoguns clash.
The relationship between Kenji and Jessica is what really holds this thing together. Jessica disapproves of her brother’s Yakuza affiliations but at the same time, the money he makes from his lifestyle is what is paying for her college. Kenji meanwhile thinks that Jessica is too Americanized and doesn’t show proper regard for her culture. But when it comes down to it, both siblings really care about each other and are willing to step into the path of danger when it matters most. [The end was] a nice way to wrap up the action of the first episode and, as a pilot should, it sets us up for the broader story that will play out.
