The Life of Bangaku
Master swordsman Bangaku Ajigawa is a Ronin with an honest heart, and hates deception. With no family or money, he lives by his own rules. Bangaku’s one treasure and reason to live is his master sword, Hekimitsuhira. But because of it, people around him regularly lie and deceive him. This light-hearted samurai drama follows the comedic life of Bengaku. Produced by Eizou Kyoto, this drama is to celebrate the 100th Anniversary of the Birth of Director Kon Ichikawa.
Cast: Koji Yakusho, Satoko Takemoto, Kaori Momoi
Season 1
10 episodes
- 1. My Dear SwordBandaku Ajikawa (Koji Yakusho) is a ronin who lost his parents when he was young and is lonely for the rest of his life.CCMar 5, 2002
- 2. The Mystery of the MapNo synopsis available yet.CCMar 12, 2002
- 3. The Man From TsugaruNo synopsis available yet.CCMar 19, 2002
- 4. Travel PartnerNo synopsis available yet.CCMar 26, 2002
- 5. Missing ItemNo synopsis available yet.CCApr 2, 2002
- 6. VagabondNo synopsis available yet.CCApr 9, 2002
- 7. The Taming of the ShrewNo synopsis available yet.CCApr 16, 2002
- 8. Man and WomanNo synopsis available yet.CCApr 23, 2002
- 9. The "Fist" BossNo synopsis available yet.CCApr 30, 2002
- 10. The Two Bangaku'sNo synopsis available yet.CCMay 7, 2002
The Life of Bangaku
Master swordsman Bangaku Ajigawa is a Ronin with an honest heart, and hates deception. With no family or money, he lives by his own rules. Bangaku’s one treasure and reason to live is his master sword, Hekimitsuhira. But because of it, people around him regularly lie and deceive him. This light-hearted samurai drama follows the comedic life of Bengaku. Produced by Eizou Kyoto, this drama is to celebrate the 100th Anniversary of the Birth of Director Kon Ichikawa.
Creators and cast
- Directors
- Kon Ichikawa, Tomohiko Yamashita
- Studio
- Eizo Kyoto Film Co., Fuji Television Network
Maturity rating
Not yet rated.
Audio languages
Japanese
