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Sasaky Kumbei – The Shadow Samurai

これは、名もなき侍の物語。
名もなき侍は、戦いと沈黙、そして語られぬ愛を胸に、平和を求めて歩み続ける。
In 16th-century Japan, a child born in a humble village begins a path that will transform him into a samurai without a name, but not without a destiny. Trained in the discipline of Bushido and tested by war, loyalty, loss, and silence, Sasaky Kumbei walks through a world where the sword decides the fate of men and honor is worth more than life itself. He is present in moments that shape history, yet remains unseen, a warrior who leaves no name behind. But his story is not truly about battles. It is about a love never spoken. In his youth, before the weight of the world settled upon him, Kumbei loved a woman he could never have. He carried that love in silence, through years of war, through loss, through a life lived without asking for anything in return. While time changed everything around him, one memory remained untouched. When he learns that she lives alone, far from the world they once knew, he sets out once more. Not for glory, not for honor, but for something he had long left behind.
Peace.
Sasaky Kumbei – The Shadow Samurai is a story of strength and compassion, of silent choices and unseen lives, of a man who walked through history without leaving a name, yet carried within him something stronger than the sword. This trailer is a gateway to a cinematic journey inspired by the spirit of the samurai, the beauty of feudal Japan, and the silences that speak louder than words.

Japanese voice-over: Kozy (Just Global Media)

Music: “Sakura (25-string koto)” by Kasumi Watanabe I would like to express my sincere appreciation for this beautiful piece. The music brought emotional depth and a special atmosphere to this trailer, and it filled my soul with joy. I warmly recommend her work.

Yellow, Violet – The Story

Yellow, Violet – The Story is a hauntingly beautiful novel about love, silence, and the quiet courage to choose truth over comfort.

Ewan MacLeod is a solitary Scottish farmer, shaped by duty, loss, and a life measured in seasons. His days pass in quiet repetition until a chance meeting in a small town supermarket alters the course of his life. Reaching for the same jar of strawberry jam, Ewan and Clara Henderson share a moment that seems insignificant, yet becomes the beginning of a profound emotional awakening.

Clara is a teacher with kind eyes and a broken heart. She is married, bound to a relationship where love has long since faded, and living in the quiet weight of unspoken regret. What grows between her and Ewan is not a reckless escape, but a gentle realization. A reminder that true love does not ask for perfection, but for honesty and courage.

Set among rain soaked fields, long silences, unspoken confessions, and a kiss in the snow, Yellow, Violet – The Story unfolds as a tender exploration of longing, truth, and redemption. This is not a novel about infidelity. It is a story about remembrance. Remembrance of self, of feeling, and of what it truly means to be alive.

This trailer is a visual interpretation of the emotional atmosphere and inner landscape of the novel, created to reflect its tone rather than to reveal its plot.

Written by Takezo Art and Susan Ogden Benting.

The book will be available soon on Amazon in paperback, audiobook, and eBook formats.

Sharab și Malia | Poveste muzicală pentru copii

Bine ați venit în lumea lui Sharab și Malia. O furtună puternică schimbă destinul unui tigru singuratic și al unei mici maimuțe. Blocați împreună într-o groapă din inima junglei malaeziene, Sharab și Malia pornesc într-o călătorie neașteptată despre încredere, bunătate și prietenie. Uneori, cel de care ne temem cel mai mult poate deveni cel mai bun prieten al nostru. Acest film muzical este inspirat de cartea bilingvă pentru copii „Sharab și Malia”, scrisă de Takezo Art și Susan Ogden Benting. Dacă povestea v-a plăcut și doriți să aflați ce se întâmplă mai departe, vă invităm să descoperiți cartea. www.takezoart.com © Takezo Art & Susan Ogden Benting

Welcome to the world of Sharab and Malia. A powerful storm changes the destiny of a lonely tiger and a little monkey. Trapped together in a pit deep within the Malaysian jungle, Sharab and Malia begin an unexpected journey about trust, kindness, and friendship. Sometimes, the one we fear the most can become our greatest friend. This musical short film is inspired by the bilingual children's book Sharab and Malia, written by Takezo Art and Susan Ogden Benting. If you enjoyed this story and would like to discover what happens next, we invite you to explore the book. www.takezoart.com © Takezo Art & Susan Ogden Benting

Chiyo | Official Book Trailer

Step into the heart of feudal Japan. Born during the turbulent Sengoku era, Chiyo grows from the quiet daughter of an artist into a young woman whose wisdom, compassion, and inner strength quietly shape the destinies of those around her. As war engulfs the land, her path becomes intertwined with the wandering samurai Sasaky Kumbei. Together, they discover that even in a world ruled by duty, honor, and sacrifice, love can become the strongest force of all. Inspired by Japanese history and culture, Chiyo is a lyrical historical novel about destiny, loyalty, spiritual awakening, courage, and the enduring power of love. Official Book Trailer.
Written by Takezo Art & Susan Ogden Benting.

Einar Olafsson | Official Book Trailer

Born on a storm-torn winter night in Viking Norway, Einar Olafsson follows the journey of a young Viking who dares to challenge the world around him. Raised between the compassion of his foster mother and the harsh discipline of his warrior father, Einar discovers that true strength is not found in conquest, but in wisdom, honor, and the courage to choose a different path. A powerful Viking historical adventure filled with battles, love, sacrifice, and self-discovery, Einar Olafsson tells the story of a man who chose peace when the world expected war.

Black vs White | Official Book Trailer

Set in 1950s Mississippi, Black vs White is a gripping story of injustice, courage, and the relentless search for truth. When Lucille Washington disappears, an innocent young man is framed for her murder. As the clock ticks toward his execution, two determined investigators uncover a conspiracy protected by power, privilege, and hatred. More than a mystery, Black vs White is a story about racism, conscience, sacrifice, and the price of justice. For those who were unheard, unseen, erased, and forgotten. And for those brave enough to remember them.

I got my eye on you

How it’s made 🙂 Acrylic on the wall.

Questions that are waiting for an answer

How it’s made 🙂 Acrylic on canvas.

Dangeros zebra

How it’s made 🙂 Acrylic on canvas.

Earth’s Last Tear – Official Book Trailer

What if humanity could make rain fall where rain had ceased to exist? As the world faces fires, floods, storms, and devastating drought, engineer Steven Hoppe believes there is another way. He sacrifices everything to build a machine capable of changing the sky. Then, in a single night, fire takes everything from him. Homeless and starving on the streets of London, Steven meets Oleg, a forgotten mathematician who sees genius where others see madness. Together, they rebuild the dream—until fate strikes again. Rejected by the world and left with nothing but an idea he refuses to surrender, Steven reaches what may be the end of his journey. Then a stranger places a hand on his shoulder. Could this man be Steven’s last chance to make the impossible... real?
EARTH’S LAST TEAR A novel by Takezo Art & Susan Ogden Benting

Alter Ego - Poems & Paints

ALTER EGO – Poems & Paints is a journey through two forms of expression: poetry and painting. In one, Alter Ego speaks. In the other, Alter Ego sees. Words become thoughts, memories, love, longing, questions, silence and emotion. Colors and shapes continue where language ends, revealing another side of the same inner world. Poems and paintings may speak different languages, but they come from the same place. This cinematic presentation introduces ALTER EGO – Poems & Paints by Takezo Art — a deeply personal encounter between the writer and the painter, between words and images, between what can be said and what can only be seen. Two forms of art. One creator. One Alter Ego.

Lost in the Future for a Day – Official Book Trailer

A man mysteriously vanishes from his own time and awakens in a future he no longer recognizes. There, he meets an enigmatic woman and is drawn into a strange world of flying vehicles, masked strangers, unexpected dangers, and a desperate search for a way home. But when he finally returns to the forest, he returns alone. She didn’t make it back with him. Will they ever find each other again? LOST IN THE FUTURE FOR A DAY is a science-fiction adventure by Takezo Art and Susan Ogden Benting — a story of time, mystery, danger, and an unexpected connection between two people separated by the impossible.

Nothing

What happens when everyone wants Nothing… and suddenly, there’s none left? Mark has a store full of Something. The shelves are packed. The customers are waiting. There’s just one problem: They came for Nothing. A short AI comedy about desire, absurdity, and the strange human habit of desperately wanting what we cannot have. Based on the story by Takezo Art and Susan Ogden Benting.

When the Gods Were Silent

When the gods fall silent, fear begins to speak. Five thousand years ago, in the ancient city of Uruk, drought has brought desperation to its people. As prayers go unanswered, the High Priest Naram-Sin demands the ultimate sacrifice to appease the gods. Ama, a young woman chosen to die, finds herself caught between faith, fear, and the man who refuses to surrender her to fate. When the Gods Were Silent is a historical cinematic short film inspired by the ancient world of Mesopotamia, exploring love, sacrifice, power, faith, and the courage to challenge what others accept as destiny. Written and created by Takezo Art Based on the novel When the Gods Were Silent by Takezo Art & Susan Ogden Benting © 2026 Takezo Art. All rights reserved.

From Hell to Heaven – Tararukku Island

From Hell to Heaven – Tararukku Island is a short film based on the award-winning book by Takezo Art & Susan Ogden Benting. On a forgotten island in the Pacific, a stranger arrives and sees possibility where others see only poverty and despair. What begins with a few simple ideas becomes a journey of courage, sacrifice, loss, hope, and love, transforming not only an island, but the lives of everyone who calls it home. The book received the Special Best Award at the Montefiore International Literary Prize 2026. Written by Takezo Art & Susan Ogden Benting Film created by Takezo Art

Chiyo | Official Book Trailer

Step into the heart of feudal Japan. Born during the turbulent Sengoku era, Chiyo grows from the quiet daughter of an artist into a young woman whose wisdom, compassion, and inner strength quietly shape the destinies of those around her. As war engulfs the land, her path becomes intertwined with the wandering samurai Sasaky Kumbei. Together, they discover that even in a world ruled by duty, honor, and sacrifice, love can become the strongest force of all. Inspired by Japanese history and culture, Chiyo is a lyrical historical novel about destiny, loyalty, spiritual awakening, courage, and the enduring power of love. Film created by Takezo Art www.takezoart.com. Written by Susan Ogden Benting. Available worldwide on Amazon.

STIKERS – Life Matters

STIKERS – Life Matters is a short fictional AI commercial created by Takezo Art Studio. In a quiet Japanese forest, the legendary samurai Takezo-san encounters two ronin who demand his money and possessions. What begins as a tense confrontation takes an unexpected turn when Takezo-san offers them something far more useful than a fight. Three samurai. Three chocolate bars. One simple idea: Sometimes the greatest victory is the fight you never start. STIKERS combines samurai cinema, dark comedy and advertising parody in a short AI-generated film about choosing a better solution when violence seems inevitable. STIKERS is a fictional brand and product created exclusively for this film. It is not affiliated with or endorsed by any existing confectionery brand or company. Written, directed and produced by Takezo Art Takezo Art Studio 2026

Gionny Furiozo Enză Gang feat Mițu

Mândră Mia-i Șea Mai Tarii” este o comedie muzicală în stil lăutăresc românesc, unde țambalul, vioara, contrabasul și, mai ales, solistul vocal, umorul absurd și inteligența artificială se întâlnesc într-o poveste care nu trebuie luată prea în serios. Created by Takezo Art Music, lyrics & concept: Takezo Art AI-assisted production