Ep 2. Eat!

In Samurai 7 season 1 episode 2, titled "Eat!", the focus is on the struggle for survival as the samurai continue to face the technological might of the bandits. We see the aftermath of the first battle, where the samurai and the farmers fought off the bandits. Although victorious, they suffered losses and now have to deal with the aftermath and the consequences of their actions.

In this episode, we see the samurai trying to settle in with the farmers in their village. The farmers are grateful for the samurai's help in defeating the bandits, but they're wary of these outsiders. There's a tension between the two groups as the samurai, who belong to a higher social class, struggle to fit in with the farmers' way of life.

Despite the tension, the samurai and the farmers come together to celebrate their victory over the bandits. They organize a feast where they cook a massive pot of stew. It's a moment of respite from the battles and a chance for everyone to bond over good food and companionship.

However, not everything is peaceful. The bandits haven't given up on attacking the village and continue to plot and scheme. It's not long before they launch another attack, this time attacking a neighboring village. The samurai can't let this stand and vow to protect their new home.

As the samurai prepare for the next battle, they face their own personal conflicts. Kikuchiyo, the most eccentric of the samurai, struggles with accepting his lower social status in the eyes of the farmers. Kambei, the leader of the samurai, is confronted with the idea that even he may not be able to protect everyone and everything he cares about. Each of the samurai must grapple with their own demons as they prepare for what could be their final battle.

Overall, "Eat!" is a compelling episode that highlights the challenges and conflicts of the samurai and farmers as they try to coexist and protect their village. The episode strikes a balance between moments of levity, like the feast, and moments of great tension, like the impending bandit attack. It's a great continuation of the series and leaves the audience eagerly awaiting the next episode.