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McBurly then moved into Japanese TV with his 'The Bitter Teamaster' and 'The Mountain Aesthetic'. His character monk Gyonyo in 'The Mountain Aesthetic' became a Japanese cult figure and cemented his reputation as a favorite of schoolgirls and housewives alike. He continued to star in critically acclaimed films such as [[The Lust Samurai]], a  satire of the Tom Cruise vehicle [[The Last Samurai]].
 
McBurly then moved into Japanese TV with his 'The Bitter Teamaster' and 'The Mountain Aesthetic'. His character monk Gyonyo in 'The Mountain Aesthetic' became a Japanese cult figure and cemented his reputation as a favorite of schoolgirls and housewives alike. He continued to star in critically acclaimed films such as [[The Lust Samurai]], a  satire of the Tom Cruise vehicle [[The Last Samurai]].
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[[Image:Brick McBurly.JPG|left|thumb|McBurly on the Abarenbo Gaijin set.]]
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[[Image:Brick Set B.jpg|right|thumb|Brick relaxing on the set between shots.]]The work for which he is best known, the TV series involving a 20th century American time traveling to medieval Japan, [[Abarenbo Gaijin]], began shooting in 2007. The series was popular with both children and adults as it played to both levels, much like the Batman TV series of the 1960's. It is now entering its third season. McBurly's co-star in the series is played by his real-life wife [[Koyori]], who also appears in many of his other films. McBurly continues to shoot films, most notably the sequels to the Shogun Sexecutioner series and annual New Year's specials for Japanese TV.
The work for which he is best known, the TV series involving a 20th century American time traveling to medieval Japan, [[Abarenbo Gaijin]], began shooting in 2007. The series was popular with both children and adults as it played to both levels, much like the Batman TV series of the 1960's. It is now entering its third season. McBurly's co-star in the series is played by his real-life wife [[Koyori]], who also appears in many of his other films. McBurly continues to shoot films, most notably the sequels to the Shogun Sexecutioner series and annual New Year's specials for Japanese TV.
      
McBurly has appeared as a playable character in the Uesugi army in the video game 'Takeda 2' from Magitech. He has also delved in the world of literature as a contibutor to the book [[Japan and Her People]]. He makes many public service appearances in the cause of traffic safety and hosts an annual 'Brick McBurly Hot Tub Party' for women on Valentine's Day. There has been a line of 'Abarenbo Gaijin' toys, both playsets and action figures. Most of his body of work in Japanese has been released on Japanese DVD, with many special editions. He also does voice over work for many anime productions. Brick loves his fans and is well known for his accessibility. He can usually be found in the studio's theme park between shoots mingling, signing autographs, and posing for photos with visitors to the park.
 
McBurly has appeared as a playable character in the Uesugi army in the video game 'Takeda 2' from Magitech. He has also delved in the world of literature as a contibutor to the book [[Japan and Her People]]. He makes many public service appearances in the cause of traffic safety and hosts an annual 'Brick McBurly Hot Tub Party' for women on Valentine's Day. There has been a line of 'Abarenbo Gaijin' toys, both playsets and action figures. Most of his body of work in Japanese has been released on Japanese DVD, with many special editions. He also does voice over work for many anime productions. Brick loves his fans and is well known for his accessibility. He can usually be found in the studio's theme park between shoots mingling, signing autographs, and posing for photos with visitors to the park.
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===Japanese Films (translated from Japanese)===
 
===Japanese Films (translated from Japanese)===
* Idiot Foreign Son-In-Law (2001)
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[[Image:Brick McBurly.JPG|left|thumb|McBurly on the Abarenbo Gaijin set.]]* Idiot Foreign Son-In-Law (2001)
 
* Idiot Foreign Son-In-Law Must Die (2002)
 
* Idiot Foreign Son-In-Law Must Die (2002)
 
* Lust In Translation (2002)
 
* Lust In Translation (2002)
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