1967

Zatoichi's Cane Sword

7/35

Zatoichi comes upon the town of Tonda, overrun by gangsters. Using one of his favorite techniques, Zatoichi proceeds to win 8 ryo in a rigged gambling game. Of course, the local gangsters attempt to kill him, and the adventure begins. It turns out a blacksmith named Senzo examines Zatoichi's cane sword, and discovers it to be forged by his old mentor. Senzo discovers the sword is at the end of its usefulness and will break when it is used next.

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Zatoichi's Cane Sword

1979

Hunter in the Dark

7/16

Yataro Tanigawa, a one-eyed hired assassin, impresses yakuza boss Gomyo Kiyoemon with his skill. Gomyo hires Tanigawa as his bodyguard, or yojimbo, to protect him during an inter-clan conflict. Tanigawa quickly rises in stature in the clan, but finds his boss's enemies almost overwhelming.

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Hunter in the Dark

1968

Hymn to a Tired Man

8/4

Zensaku, middle-aged and deaf in one ear, learns that his son's fallen for the daughter of a war officer responsible for the maiming.

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Hymn to a Tired Man

2007

Tsubaki Sanjuro

7/4

"Tsubaki Sanjuro" is a remake of Sanjuro (1962) by Akira Kurosawa. Sanjuro returns with sharper, faster, subtler sword, talking and perception. He uses them to settle the trouble and uses them good!

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Tsubaki Sanjuro

2007

Best Wishes for Tomorrow

0/0

A Japanese Class B war criminal sets out to take full responsibility for the execution of American Airmen.

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Best Wishes for Tomorrow

1996

Sure Death 6

0/0

When an artist dies, the official cause of death is judged to be a stroke, but his daughter suspects foul play. She recruits the services of an assassin, who by chance encounters an old friend...

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Sure Death 6

1987

Sure Death 4

7/8

Having been demoted for failing to prevent the murder of one of his superiors, Mondo is startled by a group of masked thugs who are soon attacked in turn by an unseen force. He begins to suspect the work of assassins, but whose side are they on?

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Sure Death 4

2002

The Choice of Hercules

8/5

When radicals from Japan's Red Army took a woman hostage in the resort town of Karuizawa, Nagano in 1972, Officer Atsuyuki Sassa was put in charge of diffusing the situation. But the task had its challenges. Upon arriving in mountainous Nagano, Sassa had to compete with freezing winter temperatures, conflicting opinions between the Tokyo Metropolitan Police and the Nagano Prefectural Police, as well as public opinion to gain entrance to the lodge that held the single woman captive.

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The Choice of Hercules

1964

Red Diamond

0/0

After losing all his money, Kizuka Keita, a seller on the black market, is trying to commit suicide. But he is saved by Morigen, a broker on the azuki beans market. A young man tries to regain his wealth in the bean market.

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Red Diamond

1995

Onihei's Detective Records

8/1

A criminal syndicate wants detective Onihei dead, but the resolute hero proves to be hard to kill.

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Onihei's Detective Records

1964

Dai nippon kosodoro den

0/0

Japanese comedy film.

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Dai nippon kosodoro den

1981

Call from Darkness

6/6

Keiko Inagawa (Asami Kobayashi) pays a visit to neurologist Aizawa about her fiancé Tatsuo Tamura (Kaoru Kobayashi). A mysterious case involving the disappearance of Tatsuo’s three brothers, one after the other, is yet to be resolved and now Tatsuo, seized with the idea that he too may disappear, has had a nervous breakdown. Aizawa suggests that Tatsuo recount his dreams as a means of solving the mystery, since human beings have an instinct that foretells the near future in the form of a dream. Keiko and Tatsuo eventually discover that the three disappearances have a strange connection…

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Call from Darkness

1979

Oh, My Son!

5/4

A man whose son has been murdered pushes to create laws to financially protect victims' families.

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Oh, My Son!

1969

Bonds of Love

0/0

Adapted from the Seicho Matsumoto story "Tazutazushi". Ryohei Suzuki, a manager at a travel company, is married to his superior's daughter, but tires of their authority over his life. A chance encounter with Yukiko Hirai one rainy night brings a new romance into Ryohei's life, and he and Yukiko fall deeply in love. Yukiko, however, reveals that she has a violent husband in prison - with only a week left until his release. Ryohei, desperate to maintain his social standing, brings Yukiko to the mountains in Nagano and sets in motion an unthinkable, tragic chain of events.

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Bonds of Love

1982

The Dropout

6/2

Detective Seiji Otaki is determined to find the psychopathic killer of a young woman who was ostensibly a student but in reality a high-priced prostitute. Even though he has been taken off the case for beating up a suspect, he refuses to let it go and recruits his mistress to act as a decoy for the killer. Her involvement turns out to be a fatal mistake, and when her husband gets out of prison, Detective Otaki is in worse trouble than ever.

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The Dropout

1981

Flames of Blood

7/1

The story is set in Bakumatsu and revolves around the Bunta Sugawara character, a yakuza (of course :) but instead of a modern yakuza/gangster, he's a gambler/bakuto). After he kills someone and gets wound, is saved by a blind woman (Mitsuko Baishô), who took care of him. They has a happy time under the protection of the Tomisaburo Wakayama character, an oybun. But of course, happy time doesn't last long. The story is also related to Okada Izo and the Shinsengumi (w/ Kondo Isami played by Makoto Sato)

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Flames of Blood

1985

Sure Death! Brown, You Bounder!

6/3

When the Shogunates greatest secret is stolen, the fate of the nation hangs in the balance. The Shogunate sends an incompetent cop, Tanaka, to Kyoto to act as a stalking horse. Hoping the thieves will kill Tanaka and the Ninja Spies will kill the thieves. But what the Shogunate doesn't realise is that Tanaka's even more incompetent assistant Mondo is in fact the leader of a gang of revengers for hire, there motto is "Sure Death" (or your money cheerfully refunded). Mondo doesn't know that everyone knows about the secret, but they all think he does. Poor Mondo, he not only has to deal with crazed Shogunate extremists, oddball ninjas, crooks who work for the Emperor and bicycle riding foreign death squads. He also have to deal with a wife and a crazy mother-in-law!

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Sure Death! Brown, You Bounder!

1984

Sure Death

6/8

A group of seemingly ordinary merchants is really a band of assassins for hire. When they discover that all the assassins in Edo are being killed they must act quickly to find the culprit.

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Sure Death

1962

A Country Boss

0/0

A country boss gives up his way of life because of his daughter's marriage.

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A Country Boss

1986

Sure Death! 3

5/1

Third movie in the Hissatsu (Sure Death!) Series. Chasing the killer of a lawman, a group of assassins fall foul of a group of blackmarket financiers who dispatch their own hitmen to dispose of them.

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Sure Death! 3

1991

Sure Death 5

0/0

Fifth movie in the Hissatsu (Sure Death!) Series. At the behest of a corrupt bureaucrat, a mysterious band of murderers wage a bloody battle against three deadly assassins.

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Sure Death 5

1991

Saito Dosan: Rage of Power

7/2

During the age of warring clans (Sengoku Jidai), many samurai lords sought to unite the country under their banners by becoming the supreme leader. One of the first to vie for power in this way was Saito Dosan, the 'Viper'. His son-in-law, Oda Nobunaga, did in fact unite the nation after subduing all of his enemies, yet falling at last to the treachery of one of his most trusted generals. This story is a pre-cursor to those later events as the brilliant military strategist Saito Dosan rises to power and notoriety as a great lord in his own right. Directed by Kudo Eiichi and with a tremendous supporting cast that includes Nakamura Toru as Oda Nobunaga and Chiba Shinichi as Akechi Mitsutsugu, battle scenes of awesome power and a unique view of Japanese history, this is a marvelous production highlighted by the action scenes done by the Japan Action Club (JAC).

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Saito Dosan: Rage of Power

1999

Housewife Meiko Murder Mystery - Death of a Teacher

0/0

Takahashi Meiko (Mano Azusa) used to work at a large newspaper company. However, she is now an ordinary housewife. She receives a call from Sasame (Kanda Masaki), a former colleague who is now working at another company asking her for her help. She is informed that a murder has taken place when she arrives and goes to the scene of the crime. She learns that the victim was her son’s intermediate school teacher.

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Housewife Meiko Murder Mystery - Death of a Teacher

1968

The Mayor's Secret

0/0

A mayoral candidate and his love child.

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The Mayor's Secret

2005

Samurai Justice 2: Mother & Daughter

0/0

Master swordsman Akiyama Kohei’s simple life in retirement is jarred into violent sword action when he meets an elderly fencing instructor who may be the target of a group of thieves planning a major armed robbery. At the same time dojo master Daijiro saves the life of man who, although skilled in archery has an aversion to killing and a woman artist comes into town where she is in danger of being raped by one of the thieves. From the pen of noted author Ikenami Shotaro, creator of such classics as Bandit Ve. Samurai, Hunter In The Dark, The Last Samurai, and Hissatsu-The Professional Killers! Brilliant storytelling that leads to superb swordsmanship!

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Samurai Justice 2: Mother & Daughter

2004

Samurai Justice: Assistance in a Duel

0/0

The samurai Akiyama Daijiro is asked to help a young boy who tries to bring the man who murdered his father to justice. In the course of their quest they uncover a plot by one of the clan officials that could change the course of history.

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Samurai Justice: Assistance in a Duel

1967

Las Vegas Free-For-All

0/0

The Crazy Cats, a Japanese musical-comedy group, were showcased a series of comic adventures throughout the 1960s. Las Vegas Free-For-All, one of their most popular movies, featured scenes filmed on location in Las Vegas, Los Angeles, and Hawaii. Appearing with the seven Cats were the lovely Mie Hama and such Japanese musical artists as The Peanuts, The Johnnys, The Drifters, and Jackie Yoshikawa & the Blue Comets.

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Las Vegas Free-For-All

1963

Bad Reputation: The Notorious Harbor

0/0

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Bad Reputation: The Notorious Harbor

2009

Hissatsu shigotonin 2009

7/1

This show marks the return of the jidaigeki series "Hissatsu Shigotonin," which has had several seasons between the 1970s and the 1990s. The franchise came back in 2007 with a one-shot special, but this is its first full season since 1992. Makoto Fujita returns as the protagonist Nakamura Mondo, one of the "shigotonin," a team of hired assassins.

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Hissatsu shigotonin 2009

1966

Gamblers' Luck

7/3

A group of ne'er-do-wells live happily in the slums of what is now Tokyo and have a number of adventures: they get drunk and go whoring, revenge themselves on cruel landlords, animate the corpse of a money-lender in order to frighten people. Then they assist at the marriage of a lovely girl and almost kill themselves gambling to provide her with a dowry.

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Gamblers' Luck

1978

The Okinawa War of Ten Years

6/3

After World War II, when Okinawa was under control of the United States, the local yakuza prospered. But when Okinawa is returned to Japan, the mainland yakuza tries to take over; the local yakuza tries to compete. Now sides are drawn among the local yakuza guys who used to be best friends since their childhood, and brother fights brother. It results in the biggest yakuza war in Okinawa.

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The Okinawa War of Ten Years

1963

The Kingdom of Jirocho 1

6/1

The tale of real-life Yakuza boss Shimizu Jirocho is told from his earliest beginnings as a gambler on the road as he forms his gang and sets out on the path to fame and fortune. One of the smartest and strongest of all the gang bosses, he went on to survive the end of the samurai era and become a successful businessman. But first, he must survive against all odds in order to build his reputation and develop his strength. Powerful portrayals of the group are led by the great Tsuruta Koji with help from the likes of Matsukata Hiroki.

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The Kingdom of Jirocho 1

1965

True Osaka Grit

0/0

Based on a novel by Kôen Hasegawa

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True Osaka Grit

2007

Hissatsu Shigotonin 2007

0/0

A violent fire one evening kills a husband and wife couple and burns their Kazusaya rice shop to ashes. Their daughter Sachi manages to make it out alive, but she claims the fire was set by henchmen from the rival Harimaya shop who abducted her sister. After policeman Watanabe Shogoro hears her story, he begins investigating the case, but desperate to avenge her parents' deaths, Sachi later enlists the aid of a mysterious woman who offers to kill Harimaya for a price. Watanabe soon discovers that there is more to this case than meets the eye.

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Hissatsu Shigotonin 2007

1990

Tange Sazen

0/0

One of Japan's favorite sword stars, Fujita Makoto, returns as the legendary Tange Sazen, the one-eyed, one-armed samurai who is a champion for the common people. Unflappable, except with the ladies, he fights evil in Shogun Yoshimune's Edo. The kokezaru no tsubo (earless monkey jar) has gone missing with a secret hidden inside that could change the course of history. All of Edo's top swordsmen, including Yagyu Genzaburo and Ooka Echizen are involved as villains pursue their evil quest! Superb swordplay highlights this exciting all-star extravaganza!

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Tange Sazen

1980

The Wicked

7/3

A selfish playboy uses rich women to pay off his debts. Divorcing his wife and marrying the woman he loves throws him into a spiral of destruction.

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The Wicked

1967

Monsieur Zivaco

0/0

International thief Zivaco, who can assume any identity, eludes the authorities and battles rival thief WCWC for a rare gold samurai sword.

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Monsieur Zivaco

1963

Bad Reputation: Imposter's Paradise

0/0

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Bad Reputation: Imposter's Paradise

1968

Bad Reputation: The Notorious Men and Their Specialty

0/0

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Bad Reputation: The Notorious Men and Their Specialty

1969

Crazy Big Explosion

0/0

A Toho comedy film staring the Crazy Cats.

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Crazy Big Explosion

1968

Mexican Free-for-All

0/0

A Toho comedy film staring the Crazy Cats.

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Mexican Free-for-All

1953

Red-Light Bases

0/0

Story about a poor Japanese woman living near an American army base who resorts to prostitution.

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Red-Light Bases

1963

The Confusing Journey of Jirocho

0/0

An entertaining historical drama featuring popular comedians from the Kansai region of the time, such as Makoto Fujita, Minoru Shiraki, and Gannosuke Ashiya. Raizo Ichikawa as the famous yakuza boss Jirocho.

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The Confusing Journey of Jirocho

1965

Nippon Ichi no Goma Suri Otoko

0/0

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Nippon Ichi no Goma Suri Otoko

1964

A Laughable Journey

0/0

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A Laughable Journey

1983

Tsumiki kuzushi

0/0

A conflict between parents and their delinquent daughter.

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Tsumiki kuzushi

1969

The Tigers - Hi! London

0/0

The Tigers are much too busy to have a holiday; but one day a mysterious man appears in their dressing room and offers them a trip to anywhere in the world. But he tells them they must come back in 24 hours or else he'll own their hearts. The mysterious man is the devil.

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The Tigers - Hi! London

1979

The Fang in the Hole

0/0

A police detective tries to investigate the mystery of a victim who was shot in the head, but no bullet was found.

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The Fang in the Hole

2006

Baian Fujieda the Assassin

0/0

An adaptation of the Shotaro Ikenami novels, set in the historical Edo period, and centered on Fujieda Bayan, a medicine man and doctor by day, but ruthless killer for hire by night. His tools of the trade are the same in either job: acupuncture needles that leave no trace.

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Baian Fujieda the Assassin

1968

Japan for Sale

0/0

The sixth "Japan's No. 1 Man" feature. Followed by "Japan’s No. 1 Disconnected Man".

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Japan for Sale

1997

Benkei

0/0

At the end of the Heian period, Musashibo Benkei, a warrior monk who hated the Heike clan, was humiliated by his fellow monks and left the mountain monastery. Soon, Benkei competes with the Heike warriors on the Gojo Bridge in Kyoto and takes away their swords. One night he tried to stop a young man who had a beautiful sword on his belt and fought him, but he could not win. Knowing that this young man Ushiwakamaru (Minamoto no Yoshitsune) is looking for an opportunity to overthrow the Heike clan, Benkei asks him to let him join him.

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2018

スペシャルドラマ 必殺仕事人

0/0

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スペシャルドラマ 必殺仕事人

2010

必殺仕事人2010

0/0

Hissatsu Shigotonin 2013 is a continuation of the Hissatsu Shigotonin series this was the SP released in 2013.

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必殺仕事人2010

1963

Hoshikuzu no Machi

0/0

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Hoshikuzu no Machi

1967

ドリフターズですよ！前進前進また前進

0/0

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ドリフターズですよ！前進前進また前進

1999

Road to the Don 9

0/0

The ninth 'Road to the Don' film.

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Road to the Don 9

2000

Road to the Don 10

0/0

The tenth 'Road to the Don' film.

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Road to the Don 10

1960

Sazae And Aunt Apron

0/0

An adaptation of the popular Sazae-san comic strip

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Sazae And Aunt Apron

1993

Letters from Spain

0/0

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Letters from Spain

2008

Yokohama Underworld Kaen

0/0

The first 'Yokohama Underworld Kaen' film.

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Yokohama Underworld Kaen

2008

Yokohama Underworld Kyouka

0/0

Straight to video film.

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Yokohama Underworld Kyouka

1996

When We See Again

0/0

A third-generation Japanese-American student moves to Wakayama to study lacquerware painting and is invited to a homestay at Wakisaka's house in order to experience Japanese life.

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When We See Again

1963

てなもんや三度笠

0/0

The Tokaido highway is crowded with people heading for Shimizu Port with the dream of defeating Jirocho of Shimizu and becoming the strongest in Japan. Tokijiro is a fallen yakuza who is trying to make his mark by heading for Shimizu Port with his partner, Chinen.

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てなもんや三度笠

1962

Shin kitsune to tanuki

0/0

1962 Japanese movie

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Shin kitsune to tanuki

1967

Ghost Story of Two Travelers at Tenamonya

0/0

Japanese horror comedy from 1967.

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Ghost Story of Two Travelers at Tenamonya

1971

花も実もある為五郎

0/0

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花も実もある為五郎

1974

Akumyo: Notorious Dragon

5/1

About small-time gangster Asakichi's chaotic life in the 1930s. His gambling addiction means that he must not continue working in the family business. Instead he supports himself by arranging cockfights. He becomes ex-geisha Okinu's patron and lover, and falls directly into disfavor with the yakuza.

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Akumyo: Notorious Dragon

2006

Samurai Justice: The Female Bodyguard

0/0

A chance encounter on the road leads to the unusual need for a female bodyguard to protect the granddaughter of an old friend of Akiyama Kohei, a wealthy merchant who plans to bypass his son-in-law as head of the company. When Daijiro’s wife Mifuyu takes on the job strange things start to happen, including the brutal slaughter of company employees. With the backing of Lord Tanuma, a chief elder on the ruling council, Kohei, Daijiro, and Mifuyu form a plan to foil the kidnappers plot and save the girl from certain death.

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Samurai Justice: The Female Bodyguard

2005

Samurai Justice: A Duel at Takadanobara

0/0

Edo is rocked by the news that a duel to the death is to be held at Takadanobaba, the famed site of a bloody revenge fought by Nakayama Yasubei, who late married into the Ako clan where he was one of the 47 ronin who took vengeance against the vile Lord Kira. This hallowed spot is to host a match between two of the finest swordsmen in Edo. Each is backed by a high ranking direct vassal of the shogun, who had bet their family heirlooms on the outcome. The loser was to commit seppuku and have his clan disbanded. Meanwhile a band of brigands are placing their bets on the fencer who had earlier killed their leader. Can retired master swordsman Akiyama Kohei keep this from becoming a major disaster?

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Samurai Justice: A Duel at Takadanobara