The 47 Ronins of Ako (1979)
Overview
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.
Series Cast
Last Season
Season 1
1979 • 36 Episodes
Season 1 of The 47 Ronins of Ako premiered on April 16, 1979.
The Way of the Samurai in the Genroku Era
(1x36, December 17, 1979)
Facts
Original Name 赤穂浪士
Status Returning Series
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Type Scripted
Original Language Japanese
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Content Score
65
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