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Machibuse

Samurai Film Ambush 1970 Ronin Mifune Inagaki

Machibuse, also released internationally as Ambush, is a 1970 Japanese jidaigeki film directed by acclaimed filmmaker Hiroshi Inagaki. The plot follows a wandering swordsman, portrayed by frequent collaborator Toshiro Mifune, who becomes entangled in a deadly standoff at a rural post town. The narra...

6.8 Fair

apps Top Machibuse Alternatives

The top alternative to Machibuse in 2026 is Samurai Rebellion with a score of 8.5/10, followed by Chushingura (1962) (7.8) and Hitokiri (7.8).

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Samurai Rebellion

Samurai Rebellion

Samurai Rebellion is a 1967 Japanese jidaigeki film directed by Masaki Kobayashi, featuring acclaimed actor Toshiro Mifu...

Drama 1960S Edo Period Kobayashi
8.5 Great
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Chushingura (1962)

Chushingura (1962)

Chushingura is a 1962 Japanese epic film produced by Toho and directed by Hiroshi Inagaki. The film presents the traditi...

Epic Historical 1960S Inagaki
7.8 Good
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Hitokiri

Hitokiri

Hitokiri is a 1969 Japanese historical drama film directed by Hideo Gosha. The narrative is set during the Bakumatsu per...

Historical 1969 Meiji Era Mifune
7.8 Good
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Kill!

Kill!

1968 Japanese comedy-samurai film directed by Kihachi Okamoto in which a cynical ronin and an aspiring farmer inadverten...

Action Comedy 1968 Ronin
7.8 Good
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Hana

Hana

Hana is a 2006 Japanese period comedy-drama directed by Hirokazu Kore-eda. Set among common residents of an Edo tenement...

Comedy Drama 2006 Edo Period Ronin
7.6 Good
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Samurai Assassin

Samurai Assassin

"Samurai Assassin" is a 1965 Japanese jidaigeki film directed by Kihachi Okamoto. It stars Toshiro Mifune as a wandering...

Historical 1965 Shinsengumi Mifune
7.5 Good
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Samurai Banners

Samurai Banners

Samurai Banners is a 1969 Japanese historical epic directed by Hiroshi Inagaki and based on a novel by Yasushi Inoue. It...

Sengoku 1969 Mifune Inagaki
7.5 Good
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Red Lion

Red Lion

Red Lion is a 1969 Japanese historical comedy-drama directed by Kihachi Okamoto and starring Toshiro Mifune. Set during...

Comedy 1960S Meiji Era Mifune
7.4 Good
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Yagyu Clan Conspiracy

Yagyu Clan Conspiracy

*The Yagyu Clan Conspiracy* is a 1978 Japanese jidaigeki film directed by Kinji Fukasaku. It dramatizes a fictionalized...

Political Edo Period 1978 Fukasaku
7.4 Good
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Samurai Saga

Samurai Saga

1959 Japanese samurai film directed by Hiroshi Inagaki that retells the Cyrano de Bergerac story, transplanting its them...

1959 Jidaigeki Cyrano Adaptation Mifune
7.1 Good
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Ambush at Blood Pass

Ambush at Blood Pass

1970 Japanese samurai film directed by Hiroshi Inagaki, notable for featuring both Toshiro Mifune and Shintaro Katsu as...

Action Edo Period 1970 Mifune
7.1 Good
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Samurai Wolf

Samurai Wolf

A 1966 Japanese chambara film directed by Hideo Gosha, following a wandering swordsman and representing Gosha's gritty,...

Action 1960S Ronin Gosha
7.0 Good
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Ronin Gai

Ronin Gai

1990 Japanese period film directed by Kazuo Kuroki following destitute ronin living as social outcasts in a red-light di...

Action Drama Edo Period 1990
7.0 Good
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Incident at Blood Pass

Incident at Blood Pass

"Incident at Blood Pass" is a 1970 jidaigeki film directed by Hiroshi Inagaki and produced by Toho. The film stars Toshi...

Mystery 1970 Ronin Mifune
7.0 Good
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Shogun's Shadow

Shogun's Shadow

A 1989 Japanese jidaigeki film featuring Sonny Chiba as a samurai bodyguard tasked with protecting the Tokugawa shogunat...

Action Historical 1989 Edo Period
6.8 Fair
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The Gambling Samurai

The Gambling Samurai

1960 Japanese samurai film directed by Senkichi Taniguchi, starring Toshiro Mifune as a wandering ronin whose gambling h...

Adventure Jidaigeki 1960 Mifune
6.8 Fair
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Whirlwind

Whirlwind

Japanese period action film following a highly skilled swordsman pulled into escalating conflict, set against the social...

Action Jidaigeki 1964 Mifune
6.8 Fair
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Samurai Wolf II

Samurai Wolf II

A 1967 Japanese chambara sequel directed by Hideo Gosha, continuing the wandering swordsman's story from the first film...

Action Sequel 1960S Ronin
6.7 Fair
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Kojiro

Kojiro

A 1967 Japanese film directed by Hiroshi Inagaki portraying Sasaki Kojiro, the brilliant swordsman fated to face Miyamot...

Swordsmanship 1967 Mifune Sasaki Kojiro
6.7 Fair
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Saga of the Vagabonds

Saga of the Vagabonds

1959 Japanese period film directed by Toshio Sugie, featuring Toshiro Mifune as a wandering swordsman who rallies a band...

Adventure 1959 Sengoku Mifune
6.5 Fair

summarize Quick Comparison Summary

Alternative Score vs Machibuse Action
Samurai Rebellion
Samurai Rebellion
Samurai Film Drama 1960S Edo Period
8.5 Great +1.7 Compare
Chushingura (1962)
Chushingura (1962)
Samurai Film Epic Historical 1960S
7.8 Good +1.0 Compare
Hitokiri
Hitokiri
Samurai Film Historical 1969 Meiji Era
7.8 Good +1.0 Compare
Kill!
Kill!
Samurai Film Action Comedy 1968
7.8 Good +1.0 Compare
Hana
Hana
Samurai Film Comedy Drama 2006 Edo Period
7.6 Good +0.8 Compare
Samurai Assassin
Samurai Assassin
Samurai Film Historical 1965 Shinsengumi
7.5 Good +0.7 Compare
Samurai Banners
Samurai Banners
Samurai Film Sengoku 1969 Mifune
7.5 Good +0.7 Compare
Red Lion
Red Lion
Samurai Film Comedy 1960S Meiji Era
7.4 Good +0.6 Compare
Yagyu Clan Conspiracy
Yagyu Clan Conspiracy
Samurai Film Political Edo Period 1978
7.4 Good +0.6 Compare
Samurai Saga
Samurai Saga
Samurai Film 1959 Jidaigeki Cyrano Adaptation
7.1 Good +0.3 Compare

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help Frequently Asked Questions

What are the best alternatives to Machibuse?
The top alternatives to Machibuse in 2026 include Samurai Rebellion, Chushingura (1962), Hitokiri, Kill!, Hana. Each offers unique features and is objectively scored on Lunoo to help you compare.
How does Machibuse compare to its competitors?
Our AI-powered comparison system analyzes features, pricing, user reviews, and expert opinions to provide objective scores. Machibuse scores 6.8/10. Click any alternative above to see a detailed side-by-side comparison.
Is Machibuse worth it in 2026?
Machibuse scores 6.8/10 in the Samurai Film category. We recommend comparing it with the 20 alternatives listed above to find the best fit for your needs.
What is the best free alternative to Machibuse?
Several alternatives to Machibuse offer free plans or free tiers. Check the alternatives listed above and visit their websites to compare pricing and free options.
Why should I switch from Machibuse?
Common reasons users look for Machibuse alternatives include pricing, specific feature gaps, better integration needs, or simply exploring newer options. Our objective scoring helps you compare without bias.
How many alternatives to Machibuse are there?
Lunoo currently lists 20 scored alternatives to Machibuse in the Samurai Film category, ranked by our AI-powered evaluation system.
Which Machibuse alternative has the highest rating?
Samurai Rebellion currently holds the highest rating among Machibuse alternatives with a score of 8.5/10.
Can I use Samurai Rebellion instead of Machibuse?
Samurai Rebellion is one of the top-rated alternatives to Machibuse. While they serve similar purposes in the Samurai Film space, each has distinct strengths. Use our comparison tool above for a detailed side-by-side analysis.
What is the cheapest alternative to Machibuse?
Pricing varies among Machibuse alternatives. We recommend checking each alternative's website for current pricing. Many options in the Samurai Film category offer free tiers or competitive pricing.
How are Machibuse alternatives ranked on Lunoo?
Lunoo uses an AI-powered scoring system that analyzes category fit, feature coverage, pricing signals, public reception, recency, and value to provide 0 to 10 scores. Rankings are updated continuously.
Machibuse vs Samurai Rebellion: which is better?
Machibuse scores 6.8/10 while Samurai Rebellion scores 8.5/10 on Lunoo. The best choice depends on your specific needs. Use our detailed comparison tool for a full breakdown.
Machibuse vs Chushingura (1962): which is better?
Machibuse scores 6.8/10 while Chushingura (1962) scores 7.8/10 on Lunoo. The best choice depends on your specific needs. Use our detailed comparison tool for a full breakdown.
Machibuse vs Hitokiri: which is better?
Machibuse scores 6.8/10 while Hitokiri scores 7.8/10 on Lunoo. The best choice depends on your specific needs. Use our detailed comparison tool for a full breakdown.

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