The Unfettered Shogun

Name: The Unfettered Shogun
Released: 1978-01-07T00:00:00.000Z
Cast: Ken Matsudaira, Saburô Kitajima, Masumi Harukawa

TV Show · Drama · History

Set in the 18th century, the life of Yoshimune, the eighth Tokugawa shogun.

1978 · 46m

EPISODE 1

Spring Wind! The Star of Edo

A wise and kind shogun battles power struggles, aids his people and resolves a wrongful accusation with intrigue and justice.
EPISODE 2

A Wonderful Quack

A shogun combats corruption and aids the poor; a kind doctor is framed for murder in Edo, sparking a quest for justice.
EPISODE 3

The First Matoi of a Risky Job

A shogun tackles arson to save the city; a historical narrative of firefighting, intrigue and a samurai's quest for justice unfolds.
EPISODE 4

Mother on That Far Day

A shogun's daughter's theft unravels a larger plot; he reunites with his mother while thwarting treachery.
EPISODE 5

Spring Blooming for Ooku

A samurai defies tradition for love and seeks justice amid a castle scandal filled with murder, lies and a desperate plea for truth.
EPISODE 6

Appale! Bumpkin Samurai

A samurai helps revive sweet potato farming amid intrigue and a quest for justice.