The Life of Bangaku

Overview

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.

Network

• Fuji TV

Seasons & Episodes

Cast

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  Koji Yakusho

  Ajigawa Bantake

  10 eps

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  Satoko Takemoto

  Yayoi

  10 eps

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  Kaori Momoi

  10 eps

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  Renji Ishibashi

  10 eps

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  Jun Kunimura

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