One clever storytelling tool the show employs is the technique of shifting perspectives. When the audience first encounters the grown-up Taigen, it’s evident that he’s a skilled and respected samurai in his dojo. However, he remains arrogant, fueled by the belief that winning approval from Princess Akemi’s family will bring him happiness.
Yet, when the audience is finally exposed to Princess Akemi’s side of the story, it becomes clear that her family’s considerations have little to do with Taigen’s background. Their focus is on arranging her marriage to the Shogun’s family for political gain during Fowler’s potential overthrow of the government. Unaware of this, Taigen goes out and achieves what he’s been dreaming of — words like “honor” and “greatness” naively flowing from his tongue throughout his journey. However, after he finally gets battle-tested, he discovers that the samurais and shoguns he admired merely use these facades for political gain, shattering his illusions.
After escaping the burning city of Edo, Taigen finally reunites with Princess Akemi. In their time apart, he undergoes a significant perspective shift, no longer prioritizing status or others’ opinions. He desires a simple life and extends his hand to Princess Akemi for a humble life together. Despite her eventual rejection, it’s evident that this is a changed Taigen. Moreover, this transformation may pave the way to explore the hinted romantic connection between him and Mizu in potential future seasons.
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