How did this character die?
In The Blind Swordsman: Zatoichi, we can see towards the end how the titular character deals with the local yakuza gang. When he manages to kill most of the soldiers, the leader and his henchman run away towards the beach, where the only person capable of killing Zatoichi awaits.
After the fight, we can see the gang leader killing his henchman (I guess to stop slowing him) and he runs away, while wounded Zatoichi "looks" in his direction.
In the next scene, we can see two fishermen... and the body of the yakuza boss:
How did he die? Zatoichi might be a master swordsman, but he wouldn't be able to catch him. Was that just an accident?
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7 Tips For Writing Meaningful Death ScenesWhy do main characters die?
If you have a character that has served their purpose within the story, killing them off can be a natural \u2014 but strong \u2014 way to offer closure to their story. If you have a protagonist that has made major sacrifices for the greater good, sometimes the best closure to their story is the ultimate sacrifice.What is character death?
A character dies. Shot, stabbed, fell, blown up, poisoned, succumbed to disease or old age \u2014 whatever the cause, they are kaput, deceased, packed their bags and joined the choir invisible, gone to Heaven... or Hell... or somewhere else. They've kicked the bucket and are now an ex-character.What is it called when a main character dies?
The killing off of a character is a device in fiction, whereby a character dies, but the story continues. The term, frequently applied to television, film, video game, anime, manga and chronological series, often denotes an untimely or unexpected death motivated by factors beyond the storyline.sad audio edits when the main character die brutally
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