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

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The Unfettered Shogun is a Japanese television program on the TV Asahi network. Set in the eighteenth century, it showed fictitious events in the life of Yoshimune, the eighth Tokugawa shōgun. The program started in 1978 under the title Yoshimune Hyobanki: Abarenbo Shogun who went after rogue councillors and daimyō who were abusing their power.

Drama · 1978 · 46 min

Starring Ken Matsudaira , Saburô Kitajima , Masumi Harukawa

Director Taishi Arai

EPISODE 1

The Star of Edo

In Edo-era drama, a wise and kind shogun battles power struggles, aids his people, and resolves a wrongful accusation with intrigue and justice.

46 min · Jan 7, 1978
EPISODE 2

A Wonderful Quack

In Feudal Japan drama, a shogun combats corruption and aids the poor, while a kind doctor is framed for murder in Edo, sparking a quest for justice.

46 min · Jan 14, 1978
EPISODE 3

The First Firemen Banner

In a fiery Edo drama, a shogun tackles arson to save the city, while a historical narrative of firefighting, intrigue, and a samurai's quest for justice unfolds.

46 min · Jan 21, 1978
EPISODE 4

Mother From Long Past

In a historic drama, a shogun's daughter's theft unravels a larger plot, and he reunites with his mother while thwarting treachery.

45 min · Jan 28, 1978
EPISODE 5

Spring in the O'oku

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

46 min · Feb 4, 1978
EPISODE 6

Appale! Bumpkin Samurai

In Feudal Japan, a samurai helps revive sweet potato farming amidst intrigue and a quest for justice.

46 min · Feb 11, 1978