The read
The series ran 1 season across 12 episodes and has finished, so there is no cliffhanger risk.
Synopsis
At the beginning of the Edo Era, when people enjoyed a time of peace, Lord Tokugawa Tadanaga holds a fighting tournament. In the past, matches were fought with wooden swords. This time, real swords will be used. One-armed Fujiki Gennosuke and blind Irako Seigen will fight each other in this match. Both are disciples of Iwamoto Kogan, who is known as Japan's greatest swordsman. Each of them are determined to prove himself the successor of Iwamoto's school. However, there can only be one champion. So begins a story of intertwining fates, conflict, and strange destinies.
Ratings
IMDb7.7/10
63 audience votes
Seasons
| 1 | Season 1 | 12 ep2007 |
Key crew
- Kiyoshi YoshidaOriginal Music Composer
Cast
- Daisuke NamikawaGennosuke Fujiki
- Nozomu SasakiSeigen Irako
- Yusaku YaraGonzaemon Ushimata
- Seizo KatoKogan Iwamoto
- Houko KuwashimaMie Iwamoto
- Emi ShinoharaLady Iku
Stills
Themes
gorehistoricalbushidoedo periodsamouraipsychologicalart martialbushi