The Origins of Yojimbo | Final Fantasy Summons Explained

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Published on July 7, 2022 3:30:02 PM ● Video Link: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=K_ZDMpOLsMU

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Final Fantasy X (2001)

Duration: 6:40

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In this episode I take a look at the enigmatic Aeon of Final Fantasy X, Yojimbo origins. This is a brief overview of the historical origins of the Yojimbo along with its fantastic adaptation into one of the short-lived but immensely popular summoning mechanics to feature in Final Fantasy lore.

Specific summon episodes may be found here:
Shiva explained: https://youtu.be/cQiYpRfQC1s
Ifrit explained: https://youtu.be/fLNcUc-zDOM
Odin explained: https://youtu.be/4l6UsCkSVuc

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In this Final Fantasy Evolution of Yojimbo Analysis we consider:
- Yojimbo and Ronin history and myth
- Akira Kurosawa's Yojimbo and its influence on Japanese pop-culture and laying the foundations for characters like the Final Fantasy summon
- Daigoro - Lone Wolf and Cub and other Japanese influences on Yojimbo from pop-culture

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