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Shusaku's Odyssey

Shusaku's Odyssey

2000
Drama

In Edo, a determined young swordsman, Chiba Shūsaku, joins a dojo to pursue his dream. He forges strong friendships with fellow students, including one who works for a magistrate. As Shūsaku trains under a respected master, he faces challenges both within the dojo and in the city, growing as a swordsman and navigating the vibrant Edo society.

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Production

TV Asahi

Language

JA

Status

Ended

First Aired

October 19, 2000

Last Aired

December 14, 2000

Networks

tv asahi

Where to Watch
Region US · Lang EN
US
No providers available for this region.
Seasons & Episodes
Select a season to view episodes. Reddit links may contain spoilers.
Season
E1
The First Triump of the Itto-ryu Style!
Air date: 2000-10-19
E2
The Mystery of the Novelist's Murder
Air date: 2000-10-26
E3
The Revengeful Ghost of the Bride
Air date: 2000-11-02
E4
The Murder of a Prostitute! Cherry Tears of Toyama
Air date: 2000-11-09
E5
The Stalker of the Red Glass
Air date: 2000-11-16
E6
Wanted! My Love Has Disappeared
Air date: 2000-11-23
E7
Expulsion! The Secret of the Bureiuchi
Air date: 2000-11-30
E8
The Decending Crane! A Killer Among the Artemisias?
Air date: 2000-12-07
E9
A Serious Confrontation! Setting Off for Tomorrow
Air date: 2000-12-14

Cast

Shunsuke Nakamura

Shunsuke Nakamura

Hiroshi Fujioka

Hiroshi Fujioka

Taro Yamamoto

Taro Yamamoto

Ryo Karato

Ryo Karato

Yoshimasa Kondo

Yoshimasa Kondo

Miho Konishi

Miho Konishi

Kaoru Okunuki

Kaoru Okunuki

Shirō Itō

Shirō Itō

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