When the raid occurred in reality, Ako Roshi were fully equipped with matching black costumes similar to those of fire fighters, battle helmets on top of hoods, and chain woven protective wear underneath the black short sleeved kimono.
実際には赤穂浪士は討ち入りの際は火事装束に似せた黒装束でまとめ、頭巾に兜、黒小袖の下は鎖帷子を着込んだ完全武装だった。