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The 47 Ronins of Ako
April 16, 1979 – December 17, 1979
(began 47 years ago)
Ended
1 Season
36 Episodes
Set in the eighteenth century, during the reign of the fifth Tokugawa shōgun Tokugawa Tsunayoshi. Akō-han is demolished by the Tokugawa shogunate. Hotta Hayato is a ronin who is living a desperate life because of his sad past. But one day he starts working for Chisaka Takafusa, the Chief retainer of the Uesugi clan. The Uesugi clan and Chisaka are wary of Ōishi Kuranosuke and Ako Roshi's movements, so Chisaka orders Hotta to observe Ōishi Kuranosuke.
Cast (12)
Directors
Writers
Original Name
赤穂浪士
Original Language
ja
Spoken Languages
Japanese
Production Countries
JP
Production Companies
Nakamura Production, Toei Company, TV Asahi