He could have, but some droids just want to watch galaxy burn.

I'm pretty sure this is what happened.

Over the Dome

Under the Dome.

Some lightsabers had ornately crafted hilts,

[The difference is that the response from the other people that I interacted with wasn't to say "people could just be a little less uptight," it was to say, "I didn't realize that, thank you / sorry / now I know."]

Actually I just looked through all the discussions because I didn't remember seeing this exchange... and…

Well perhaps I was actually a little too up tight. I'm obviously no expert but I know that Japan and China are different places with different cultures and wasn't trying to insult anyone. The author of the article limited himself to "certifiable" samurai and ninja but in the comments he opened the discussion to…

Fine. Several of the other examples hardly fit into the strict interpretation that seems to be demanded either, but mine is obviously the worst , most offensive, suggestion ever.

Or people could just be a little less up tight. We're talking about fictional characters here. If you want to apply all the nit-picky real world rules then have at it. I wasn't attacking the OP, but the post made me think of Mulan so I posted. Sue me I guess.

No, she wasn't, but of course a large part of her story is about becoming something that society has deemed forbidden. So, while not an official Samurai, she's worthy of mention, and would have made a fine one if given that option.

Once upon a time has an interesting take on take this character as well.

Mulan is not impressed.

Disgustingly Perfect! Now can Ray Liotta play Maggie?

Yeah, that's why Wonder Woman sticks mostly to lassos and swords.

You made me want to watch it again, but it's no longer streaming :(
So, here's this cool shot from it anyway. Major thumbs up on the motion comic.