Onna-Bugeisha

In feudal Japan, there were female samurai known as Onna-Bugeisha. They were trained in the ancient Samurai way. Often, those who were Onna-Bugeisha and married, were the women who protected the homes and villages while the men were at war. Those who were not married fought alongside the men on the battlefield. They were most often from high society and some of them are the most celebrated historical figures in Japanese history.

This is one of the new basecards I did for the upcoming Bombshells: Women of War trading card set from Bad Axe Studios. I didn't want to just draw boobs and guns and since my mother is Japanese, it is fun and important for me to go back through history and do some research. Fun times! YAY!