Jan 16 (The Shogunate) - In this video we rank the top 5 greatest samurai warriors of Japan's Genpei War! Which warrior will come out on top in this brief list of the most significant combatants from one of Japan's most storied conflicts.
Top 5 Greatest Samurai Warriors of the Genpei War
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