Legend of the Eight Samurai

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Action Girl: Shizu-hime
Blood Bath: Tamazusa bathes in blood to rejuvenate herself.
Cross Dresser: Keno is a [[http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Shiraby
Hey It's That Guy: Sonny Chiba (Dosetsu) is practically a martial-arts film industry unto himself. His protege Hiroyuki "Henry" Sanada (Shinbei) is a prolific actor as well.
Lady of War: Keno
The Ojou: Shizu
They Just Didn't Care: The English dub is horrendous. In particular, the words "samurai" and "ninja" are used interchangeably.
Vain Sorceress: Tamazusa