TV Show

Epic Chushingura

Daichūshingura is a television dramatization of the events of the Forty-seven Ronin. The first episode aired on January 5, 1971, and the 52nd and final episode appeared on December 28 of the same year. The NET network broadcast it in the Tuesday evening 9:00–9:56 prime-time slot in Japan. The series featured an all-star cast. The central actor was Toshiro Mifune, who portrayed Ōishi Kuranosuke; Yoko Tsukasa his wife; and kabuki actor Onoe Kikugorō VII their son Chikara.

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1 seasons

52 episodes total

Status

Ended

First Aired

1971

Rating

TV Show

10.0/10

1 votes • HD

Season 1

52 episodes
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The Crises Surrounding Ako Castle
Episode 1

The Crises Surrounding Ako Castle

Episode 1 • Jan 05, 1971

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47m
A Swirling Dark Mist
Episode 2

A Swirling Dark Mist

Episode 2 • Jan 12, 1971

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47m
Noble Samurai Spirit
Episode 3

Noble Samurai Spirit

Episode 3 • Jan 19, 1971

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47m
Unbearable Days
Episode 4

Unbearable Days

Episode 4 • Jan 26, 1971

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47m
The Longest Day in Genroku Period
Episode 5

The Longest Day in Genroku Period

Episode 5 • Feb 02, 1971

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47m
The Sad News Delivered to Ako
Episode 6

The Sad News Delivered to Ako

Episode 6 • Feb 09, 1971

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47m
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