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Last Samurai Syndrome

Non-Japanese people who think they are only ones who can save Japan from any criticism of the country as mild as it could be.
"That's a very funny looking bath tub" - Buddymate
"Yeah and that bee larvae is disgusting" - Boring In Japan
"Respect the culture!" - Random Weeb
"What's with him?" - Buddymate
"He has Last Samurai Syndrome" - Boring in Japan

Sharp work, samurai.

An affectionate phrase used in a congratulatory fashion, primarily spoken towards someone whom you share a relationship, or potential relationship, with.
Person A: (Comes up with a good plan and executes it well)
Person B: Sharp work, samurai.

Shoreditch Samurai 

A longer than average 'manbun' that results in a pony tale like flop. This haircut, worn in combination with a beard, results in a style similar to Chonmage (丁髷, ちょんまげ) and closely resembles that of the hairstyle worn by ancient Japanese Samurai.

This image has become popular amongst young adult men and is synonymous with the concept of contemporary 'hipsterification' taking place in predominantly regenerated urban areas (particularly in London).
Matt: "Hey Sam, isn't Jay's manbun cool."
Sam: "Yeah, bloody Shoreditch Samurai!"
Shoreditch Samurai by Idonothing September 23, 2015

Last Samurai Syndrome

When a weeb who's never been anywhere near Japan feels like they have to protect every facet of Japanese culture even though they don't actually know anything about Japanese culture beyond what they see in anime.
"Dude....Why's that Evangelion T-Shirt wearing neckbeard over there screaming at someone because they said they didn't like sushi?"

"He's suffering from a case of Last Samurai Syndrome."

cardboard tube samurai 

A lone warrior who roams the asian countryside seeking enlightenment and justice. He wield the most powerful of all forged weapons, the cardboard tube. His enemies seek to gain the weapon, but have always been unsuccessful.
"Why did that samurai risk his own life for that of a pig?"

"Because he can."

last samurai 

A game played with a group of friends in which the challenge is to be the last one left at a place you wouldn't want to be, such as the site of a recent crime.

When played correctly, the game invites certain doom and dire consequences, much like a samurai charge on horseback up a hill into a line of riflemen and automatic Gatling guns.
"Dude, shouldn't we get going? The cops are nearly here!"
"No man, let's just stay here and play last samurai."

"Lol Chris won that game of last samurai after we took turns pissing in the club. He didn't run til he saw security coming!"

"Man Andrew was truly the last samurai when we went camping. We saw some wolves approaching and decided to play last samurai. ...he's still there."
last samurai by OBTS March 17, 2010