ARMOR LIST
Here is the list of armor. Browse our full lineup of armor and choose your favorite warlord’s gear right at the studio.
ARMOR
Come and feel the power of real samurai armor for yourself.
Did you know that the Japanese word for armor, “YOROI（鎧）”, comes from the old verb “YOROFU(鎧ふ)”, which means “to wrap yourself for protection”? Even in language, it can be inferred that armor truly reveals its value when worn. But when you put it on, that’s when its true purpose—and its elegance—really shine through. It’s not just a decorative beauty of the armor’s appearance remarkable, but it is also a 'masterpiece' that allows you to experience the functional beauty when worn—truly 'wearable art.'"
REAL ARMOR
Forged with Skill. Crafted with Soul.
Every part of the armor—whether it’s the cuirass or the helmet—is made with the same traditional techniques used during the Sengoku period. Skilled craftsmen shape each metal plate by hand, just like they did centuries ago. No machines. No mass production. Just old-school craftsmanship at its finest.
There's only one way to get the perfect curve—hammer it by hand.
Just like the body armor, each helmet is hand forged. Multiple small steel plates are carefully hammered to create subtle curves, then joined together to form the bowl of the helmet. Why go through all that trouble? Because each plate needs a slightly different curve to recreate the perfect, historically accurate shape. The craftmanship is absolute mastery.
The world comes looking for craftmanship
The armor at our studio is crafted by Marutake, a renowned workshop that produces full-scale samurai armor used in films and historical dramas. Marutake is a world-famous studio that has supplied armor to numerous Hollywood and international films and TV productions, and its quality is considered outstanding both in Japan and worldwide. The helmet worn by Shohei Ohtani, currently with the Los Angeles Dodgers, during his on-field performance in his Angels days was also made by this workshop. (This helmet is our original armor — the SHOGUN TOKYO helmet is the Shohei Ohtani model.) At our studio, we also sell Marutake-made armor. Customers are welcome to see the actual pieces in person and even try them on before purchasing. Please take this opportunity to enjoy your trip to Kyoto and visit our studio. We look forward to welcoming you.