Akanishi Kakita moved from the countryside to a big city. Although he comes from the samurai class, he now lives in poverty among the common people in times of rebellion, but the failed Kakita is not skilled in martial arts.
Is it worth your time? If you like samurai movies but find the constant posturing and "honor above all" talk a bit tiring, Capricious Young Man is exactly what you need. It is for people who prefer their protagonists to be messy, slightly awkward, and fundamentally kind of a disaster. If you need epic duels and non-sto...
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"Is it worth your time? If you like samurai movies but find the constant posturing and "honor above all" talk a bit tiring, Capricious Young Man is exactly what you need. It is for people who prefer their protagonists to be messy, slightly awkward, and fundamentally kind of a disaster. If you need epic duels and non-stop action, you will probably hate it. It moves at its own pace, which is often just a stroll through a dusty alleyway. Akanishi Kakita is not your typical hero. He’s a guy from the..."
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