Samurai 7 Season 1 Episode 6 Leave it to me!
- TV-PG
- July 24, 2004
- 26 min
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7.6 (35)
In Samurai 7 season 1 episode 6, titled "Leave it to me!", the focus is on the character Rikichi, a simple farmer who has been struggling to protect his village from the bandits who have been raiding their crops and killing their people. Rikichi has been on edge since the arrival of the samurai, worried that they may not take their plight seriously or be willing to risk their lives to protect a small village.
The episode begins with Rikichi and his wife, Sanae, bringing food to the samurai as they prepare for battle. They are surprised to find the samurai arguing amongst themselves and questioning their ability to protect the village. Rikichi is frustrated by this and takes matters into his own hands, deciding he must do something to prove to the samurai that his village is worth protecting.
Rikichi takes it upon himself to accompany the samurai on their mission to seek out the bandits' hideout. He feels responsible for the safety of his village and is determined to do what it takes to protect his people. The journey is treacherous, and Rikichi struggles to keep up with the experienced warriors, but he refuses to give up.
As the group reaches the bandit hideout, they face several obstacles, from traps and ambushes to internal conflicts within the group. Rikichi steps up, proving himself to be resourceful and quick-witted despite his lack of training. He helps the samurai overcome these obstacles and ultimately plays a pivotal role in the successful raid of the hideout.
Throughout the episode, we see Rikichi's growth as a character. He goes from being timid and afraid to taking an active role in defending his people and earning the respect of the samurai. We also see the samurai's opinions and perspective on their mission shift as they witness Rikichi's bravery. They start to see the value in their mission beyond just being mercenaries hired to protect a village.
In the end, the episode serves as a reminder that it's not just the samurai who are capable of bravery and heroism. Rikichi, a simple farmer, proves himself to be just as valuable in the defense of his village as the highly skilled and trained samurai. It highlights the importance of working together and valuing everyone's unique skills and contributions.
Overall, "Leave it to me!" is a heart-pumping episode that showcases Rikichi's growth as a character and the importance of valuing every member of a team.