License to Kill
1980•45m
Drama
We're in Shamisen-bori of the bustling city of Edo. The officers of Guardhouse 36 monopolize the popularity in Edo. They're strong against evil, soft in compassion. Even the shogun depends on them. They're called the “Kirisute Bansho”... with a right to kill.
Language
JA
Status
Ended
First Aired
September 1, 1980
Last Aired
October 20, 1982
Networks
TV Tokyo, Tokyo Channel 12
Created By
Kazuo Shimada
Where to Watch
Region US · Lang EN
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Seasons & Episodes
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Season
E1
The Burning Lantern of Guardhouse 36, part 1
Air date: 1980-09-01
E2
The Burning Lantern of Guardhouse 36, part 2
Air date: 1980-09-08
E3
The Woman in the Cold Rain
Air date: 1980-09-15
E4
Guardhouse 36 Takes no Orders
Air date: 1980-09-22
E5
The Endangered Mother and Son
Air date: 1980-09-29
E6
A Life-Staking Challenge
Air date: 1980-10-06
E7
The Mystery Behind the Woman's Action
Air date: 1980-10-13
E8
The Tremptress' Karma
Air date: 1980-10-20
E9
A Reed Tune Along the Naksendo Highway
Air date: 1980-10-27
E10
The Tears Behind the Short Sword
Air date: 1980-11-03
E11
The Mystery Behind the Tendo-goma
Air date: 1980-11-10
E12
The Gashed Grave-Post
Air date: 1980-11-17
E13
The Phantom Killer in Edo
Air date: 1980-11-24
E14
A Boat to Hell
Air date: 1980-12-01
E15
Thief Nagereboshi in Edo
Air date: 1980-12-08
E16
Slash the Wolf's Mask
Air date: 1980-12-15
E17
The Teary Skies of Edo
Air date: 1980-12-22
E18
The Women's Cruel Revenge
Air date: 1980-12-29
E19
The Gold Hell Darkness
Air date: 1981-01-05
E20
The Sinister Tengu Masks
Air date: 1981-01-12
E21
An Actor's Tragedy
Air date: 1981-01-19
E22
A Stray Flower in Love
Air date: 1981-01-26
E23
The Woman Who Disappeared
Air date: 1981-02-02
E24
Send the Women's Enemy to Hell
Air date: 1981-02-09
E25
Punish the Bastards
Air date: 1981-02-16
E26
A Crisis in Edo Castle
Air date: 1981-02-23
Cast
Kichiemon Nakamura II
Hanafusa Izumo
Isamu Nagato
Daisuke Seki
Gō Ibuki
Kurodo Matsunami
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