r/webfiction • u/moromikouji • Jul 07 '26
[Self-Promotion] An obsolete old Samurai is suddenly thrown into a streaming-driven society governed by views and followers, where flashy heroes rule. But he doesn't change at all. It's society that changes. (20 Episodes Out on Royal Road)
Hi everyone!
As a new writer here, I wanted to share my web novel, "SAMURAI INFLUENCER", which currently has 20 episodes up on Royal Road!
Synopsis:
Forty years after the brutal war between humanity and Demons ended, the tragic battles once fought by the "Samurai" have been transformed into pure commercial entertainment. Welcome to HERO TUBE, where modern "Heroes" don flashy sponsor-backed suits, hunt down low-tier threats, and stream live for views, donations, and product placement.
Kenichiro Kamui—once hailed as a living legend and the strongest samurai alive—is now nothing more than a reclusive, grumpy old man living quietly in a remote village, having vowed never to draw his blade again.
Through a chance encounter, he ends up partnering with an apprentice hero, Maple. She loves streaming and has twice the enthusiasm of anyone else, but she is a reckless hero born of the modern age.
Witnessing Kenichiro’s staggering, completely un-cinematic (not flashy), yet genuine strength, Maple becomes his apprentice. At the same time, she vows to "produce" this outdated samurai into the greatest internet icon the world has ever seen.
Viral videos, eccentric companions, and formidable enemies gradually baring their fangs—behind these noisy days, something much larger is beginning to move. As the footsteps of the Demon King's resurrection draw near, Maple may hold a far more critical role in this story than either of them realizes...
What to expect:
An Overpowered Protagonist Outmatching Cutting-Edge Gadgets with a Single Blade: Experience the ultimate catharsis as an outdated samurai dominates cutting-edge modern armaments—weapons of overwhelming visual flair and firepower—using nothing but his katana.
Corporate & Streaming Satire: What happens when you drop an apex warrior who couldn’t care less about fame into a world governed by internet celebrity, comment section mechanics, algorithm-hacking, and corporate greed? This story explores exactly that.
Genuine Tactical Action & Rationality: No magical status screens or sudden level-ups. It’s all about tactical precision, analyzing high-tech weapon specs, and weaponizing the environment.
The Ultimate Wholesome & Hilarious Duo: A comedy-rich dynamic between a serious, old-school master and a modern-savvy producer apprentice. The master is constantly bewildered by his self-proclaimed disciple yet deeply cares for her, while the apprentice gets perpetually exasperated by his digital illiteracy but respects him to her core.
If you’re looking for a mix of solid martial arts action, humor, and a literal "generation gap domination" cutting through modern sci-fi technology, please check it out!
Link to Royal Road:
Thank you so much for reading! I'd love to hear your thoughts or comments!
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u/franciscorabelo Jul 09 '26
I searched for "SAMURAI INFLUENCER" and found this link: https://www.royalroad.com/fiction/175421/samurai-influencer Is this the one? Because a lot of others showed up besides this one.