Traditional Japanese influences can be seen not only in the figure’s choice of weaponry, but also in its armor and helmet. In addition to the bow, arrows and quiver, it comes with a complete Japanese sword set (full-length katana and a shorter dagger). There is a traditional samurai crest on the front of its armor, and a shield protects one arm.
It’s no surprise that the samurai imagery seems to fit right in with George Lucas’s Star Wars characters. Lucas was famously inspired by Japanese culture and was a big fan of director Akira Kurosawa’s movies. Darth Vader’s helmet and armor was directly inspired by samurai leader Date Masamune, and it wouldn’t be a stretch to assume there is some similar influences in the Stormtrooper costumes.
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