The Hunted Samurai (1973) is a series web series in Japanese. On MovieLinkBD: full story, cast, ratings, season & episode guide, official trailer and where to watch The Hunted Samurai online in HD.
The Hunted Samurai — Storyline
“Make no mistake, the penalty for desertion is death!”
Those words start one of the most extraordinary samurai era television series to ever come out of Japan. Created and developed by master filmmaker Gosha Hideo this is one of the first times that feature film quality hit the small screen. Megastar Amachi Shigeru is Gen, a former ninja with a price on his head traveling about Japan seeking the identity of the mysterious “Kagekubo” leader of his former group who issued the death warrant for desertion.
Cast & Crew
- Created by: Hideo Gosha
The Hunted Samurai — Series Details
| First Air Date | 1973-01-01 |
| Seasons | 1 |
| Episodes | 13 |
| Genre | series |
| Language | Japanese |
| Status | Ended |
The Hunted Samurai — Episode Guide
Season 1
- E1: The Ninja Law (1973-01-01) — When top ninja Yatoji meets the beautiful daughter of a village leader it opens his eyes to leave the group and start a new life as a farmer. Yatoji’s best friend Gen is ordered to
- E2: The Bloody Inn (1973-01-08) — Gen decides to help a prostitute that has lost the will to live after her lover was murdered. As the story unfolds secrets are revealed that lead up to a bloody climax against a ma
- E3: The Song of the Wolves (1973-01-15) — Our fugitive ninja lived to see another day. But he is still unable to leave his past behind him…Though my life is a living hell, I must not give up. I am one and the only Hunted S
- E4: The Fate of Fugitive Ninjas (1973-01-22) — Greed had poisoned many. All Gen wished was to live his life like a normal person, but it seemed as though hell itself was haunting him and preventing him from doing so. “Though my
- E5: Echoes of the Puppet's Whistle (1973-01-29) — “Though my life is a living hell, I must not give up. I am one and the only Hunted Samurai.”
In this episode, Gen meets the daughter of a man he killed on Kagekubo’s order. After
- E6: The Fate of My Brother (1973-02-05) — A woman in love with a wanted man delivers Gen in his place. Gen begins to suspect that the wanted man might be his younger brother. A storm of emotions rages within him as he unco
- E7: Inescapable Deception (1973-02-12) — Gen runs into a woman who resembles his best friend's girlfriend. He tries to save her brother, but little does he know it’s all part of the ninja group’s scheme.
- E8: Trust and Betrayal (1973-02-19) — A group of farmers are massacred after revolting against high taxes. Gen tried to help the surviving farmers, but finds himself under attack by ninja assassins. And finally, how wi
- E9: A Daughter's Revenge (1973-02-26) — Gen meets a young woman who has proof of a crime by Kagekubo and a local clan. Can he shield her from both clan samurai and Kagekubo's ninja group intent on reclaiming that evidenc
- E10: Spirited Away by the Blue Flame (1973-03-05) — In this episode, watch as ninjas adopt new disguises to deceive Gen. Just when Gen reconnects with Sato, their reunion is shattered by the appearance of the deadly female ninja, Ak
- E11: The Runaways (1973-03-12) — Caught in a relentless downpour, Gen and other travelers find themselves stranded at the riverside inn. With his trust hanging in the balance, Gen is torn between his desire to hel
- E12: Closing In (1973-03-19) — In this episode, Gen crosses paths with the shogun’s daughter’s entourage at an inn and uncovers ninja hidden among them. Following a lead on Sato, he ventures into the ninja’s vil
- E13: The Two Gennosukes (1973-03-26) — In this episode, a group of farmers are massacred after revolting against heavy taxes. Gen encounters a serial killer who poses as him. When Gen finally confronts his impersonator,
Frequently Asked Questions
How many seasons does The Hunted Samurai have? 1 season(s) with 13 episodes.
Who created The Hunted Samurai? Hideo Gosha.
Where can I watch The Hunted Samurai? See the Where to Watch section above for current streaming options.
