Shichinosuke Nakamura credited as playing...
Emperor Meiji
- Emperor Meiji: I have dreamed of a unified Japan. Of a country strong and independent and modern. We have railroads and cannon, Western clothing. But we cannot forget who we are. Or where we come from.
- Emperor Meiji: Ambassador Swanbeck, I have concluded that your treaty is NOT in the best interests of my people.
- Ambassador Swanbeck: Sir, if I may...
- Emperor Meiji: So sorry, but you may not.
- Katsumoto: If I am no use, I will happily end my life.
- Emperor Meiji: No, I need your voice in the Council.
- Katsumoto: It is your voice we need, Highness. You are a living god. Do what you think is right.
- Emperor Meiji: [ruefully] I am a living god, as long as I do what *they* think is right.
- Katsumoto: What sad words you speak.