That’s Isao Machii, a master Japanese swordsman. Here, he is battling deadly foes like fresh produce and fried seafood.
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=dTFRvEg4BHw
Machii has appeared on Japanese several times, showing off his amazing skills. This slick ad is for mobile phone carrier Softbank, and a good reminder that when fried shrimp are used as deadly weapons, then Machii is the dude to call.
https://kotaku.com/japans-fried-shrimp-gun-is-a-delicious-weapon-1665071333
No doubt, he’d be handy for slicing fruit and chopping vegetables.
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