Seppuku the concept to mainstream Western attention. It was staged by the young protagonist in the 1971 dark American comedy "Harold and Maude". In "The Last Samurai", a mortally-wounded Samurai leader Katsumoto performs seppuku with Former US Army Captain Nathan Algren's help. This is also depicted en masse in the movie "47 Ronin" starring Keanu Reeves when the 47 ronin are punished for disobeying the emperor's orders to avenge their master. The act of Harakiri is also explored in Puccini's opera "Madame Butterfly". The viral video "Ultimate Showdown of Ultimate Destiny" depicts Mr. Rogers performing seppuku at the end of the
Samurai Warriors: Chronicles Z/Xtreme Legends" are playable in this game. There is a story mode that follows all the events in "Samurai Warriors", there are no separate story lines for game characters however game characters that star in the battle can be played. The two new officers, the main Hero and the main Heroine, are brand new original characters to the series, fully customizable by the players. The player will use either of them for all of the game (unless they replay the stage in which case all unlocked characters can be chosen), while switching control to the other returning officers during battles.