Boxer briefs are a modern combination of the classic loose fitting boxers, and the smaller in shape, tighter fitting briefs. These boxers briefs are little more regal than any other boxers briefs though. With the kanji for Kuroda Kanbei, a well known, powerful daimyo (feudal lords) during the early Meiji period, the boxer briefs carrya certain samurai spirit, so you can have that spirit with you when you have these boxer briefs on!