
Lethal Three
1987•45m•10.0/10
Drama
Ratings
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10.0/10(1)
A wandering samurai, ronin, and ninja; meet by chance repeatedly and reluctantly team up to solve the problems of innocent villagers along the way.
Production
Toei Company
Language
JA
Status
Ended
First Aired
October 22, 1987
Last Aired
February 25, 1993
Networks
tv asahi
Where to Watch
Region US · Lang EN
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Seasons & Episodes
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Season

E1
100,000 Ryo at a Famous Edo Bath House
Air date: 1987-10-22
A ronin, a samurai, and ninja randomly cross paths on their travels and get wrapped up in a devious scheme involving a Japanese bath house.

E2
A Single Flower: Will the Rain Stop on Nakasendo Road?
Air date: 1987-10-29
While continuing on their separate journeys, the Lethal Three run into each other again along with a woman they previously helped. There is something suspicious going on involving a local lord though. Will the ronin, samurai, and ninja get involved to help?

E3
Episode 3
Air date: 1987-11-05
Will a case of mistaken identity lead to Sengoku missing an important interview? Tono-sama has a secret plan to help.

E4
Episode 4
Air date: 1987-11-12
While relaxing on their journey, the travelers get caught up in a battle of heirs after a local lord dies.

E5
Episode 5
Air date: 1987-11-19
People are attempting to assassinate a noble under the protection of the Shogun and the Lethal Three get pulled into the mess...

E6
Episode 6
Air date: 1987-11-26
How will Tako, Lord, Sengoku, and Okei chan deal with inspectors who ban extravagance and enforce a simple life on everyone?

E7
Episode 7
Air date: 1987-12-03
Tako meets a beautiful girl in jail. When they get out, she is attacked by a group of men. Tako and Lord come to her aid, but now must discover why those men were after her.

E8
Episode 8
Air date: 1987-12-10
Tako meets a beautiful girl in jail. When they get out, she is attacked by a group of men. Tako and Lord come to her aid, but now must discover why those men were after her.

E9
Episode 9
Air date: 1987-12-17
Tako is robbed, Lord doesn't have enough money to pay for the hotel he is staying in, and Sengoku gets stuck assisting a cranky old man. Can the day get any worse?

E10
Episode 10
Air date: 1987-12-24
When the Kumazo Gang starts shaking down businesses, the Lethal Three can't help but take action along their journey.

E11
Episode 11
Air date: 1987-12-31
A case of mistaken identity leads to Tono-sama being treated like a VIP and the rest of everyone being scorned.

E12
Episode 12
Air date: 1988-01-07
Okei finds Sengoku unconscious and with a foggy memory. What does it have to do with an unfortunate girl, who was kidnapped?

E13
Episode 13
Air date: 1988-01-14
When Sengoku and the others arrive in a town based around prostitution, they are faced with a dilemma about the women who want to escape. The Tengu Bandits are also stirring up trouble.

E14
Episode 14
Air date: 1988-01-21
"Tono-sama" Heishiro Yasaka (Hideki Takahashi), "Sengoku" Shinnosuke Kuji (Koji Yakusho), and "Tako" Jinnai Tsubakuro (Shunputei Koasa) all have their reasons for traveling to Edo.

E15
Episode 15
Air date: 1988-01-28
Okei meets Tako in a village haunted be a demon and Tono-sama and Sengoku are recruited to become security enforcers.

E16
Episode 16
Air date: 1988-02-04
A woman beseeches a man to carry out the revenge he was ordered to do, but a new woman in his life refuses to let him go back to his old ways. Our group of travelers get pulled into the affair during their journeys.

E17
Episode 17
Air date: 1988-02-11
After dealing with a gang of local bullies, Sengoku is asked to help a desperate lady, whose husband tried to stop a corrupt mining operation.

E18
Episode 18
Air date: 1988-02-18
A young nobleman is seeking a suitable retainer and sparring partner. He has an open competition between the Ronin for the honor. But something is not quite right.

E19
Episode 19
Air date: 1988-02-25
When Sengoku tries to rescue a young hostage, three "big shots" show up and interfere to save the day. But are they friend or foe?

E20
Episode 20
Air date: 1988-03-03
A Ronin, a samurai, and ninja randomly cross paths on their travels and get wrapped up in a devious scheme involving a Japanese bath house.

E21
Episode 21
Air date: 1988-03-10
Through a series of manipulations and deceit, an evil mastermind causes a rift between the three for the extended season finale.


























