Epic Chushingura (1971) is a drama web series in Japanese. On MovieLinkBD: full story, cast, ratings, season & episode guide, official trailer and where to watch Epic Chushingura online in HD.
Epic Chushingura — Storyline
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.
Cast & Crew
- Starring: Tetsuya Watari, Toshirō Mifune, Kikugorô Onoe, Ichirō Arishima, Chūsha Ichikawa, Yōko Tsukasa
Epic Chushingura — Series Details
| First Air Date | 1971-01-05 |
| Seasons | 1 |
| Episodes | 52 |
| Genre | Drama |
| Language | Japanese |
| Network | tv asahi, NST |
| Status | Ended |
| Rating | 9/10 (2 votes) |
Epic Chushingura — Episode Guide
Season 1
- E1: The Crises Surrounding Ako Castle (1971-01-05)
- E2: A Swirling Dark Mist (1971-01-12)
- E3: Noble Samurai Spirit (1971-01-19)
- E4: Unbearable Days (1971-01-26)
- E5: The Longest Day in Genroku Period (1971-02-02)
- E6: The Sad News Delivered to Ako (1971-02-09)
- E7: The Great Decision (1971-02-16)
- E8: Secret Operations Behind the Scenes (1971-02-23)
- E9: The Great Discussion (1971-03-02)
- E10: The Covered-up Petition (1971-03-09)
- E11: Records of an Oath Sealed in Blood (1971-03-16)
- E12: The Day of Ako Castle's Confiscation (1971-03-23)
- E13: Low Ranking Samurai (1971-03-30)
- E14: The Dowry of Yokein (1971-04-06)
- E15: The Hair-Cutting Stalker (1971-04-13)
- E16: The Yagyu Secret Agents (1971-04-20)
- E17: A Revolt Against the Government (1971-04-27)
- E18: Break-Up (1971-05-04)
- E19: The Quiet Showdown (1971-05-11)
- E20: The Sorrowful Samurai Spirit (1971-05-18)
- E21: Woman Spy (1971-05-25)
- E22: The First Dropout (1971-06-01)
- E23: Oishi Living Idly in Fushimi (1971-06-08)
- E24: Invisible Evil Influence (1971-06-15)
- E25: The Tragic Love of Okaru and Sanpei part 1 (1971-06-22)
- E26: The Tragic Love of Okaru and Sanpei part 2 (1971-06-29)
- E27: The Secret Love (1971-07-06)
- E28: Life or Death Surveillance (1971-07-13)
- E29: The Love Lost in Osaka (1971-07-20)
- E30: A Group of Assassins Heads for Yamashina (1971-07-27)
- E31: The Covenant of Men (1971-08-03)
- E32: Secret Meeting on the Sumida-Gawa River (1971-08-10)
- E33: Farewell at Yamashina (1971-08-17)
- E34: The Young Lions (1971-08-24)
- E35: The Female Koto Player (1971-08-31)
- E36: Two Mothers of Young Loyal Retainers (1971-09-07)
- E37: Amanoya Rihei is a Proud Man (1971-09-14)
- E38: Oishi Travels East (1971-09-21)
- E39: Infiltration of Edo at Dawn (1971-09-28)
- E40: People of the Kira Clan (1971-10-05)
- E41: The Duel of Horibe Yasubei (1971-10-12)
- E42: Master Spearman Tawaraboshi Genba (1971-10-19)
- E43: A Loyal Vassal Hastily Falling (1971-10-26)
- E44: A Woman in Love with an Enemy (1971-11-02)
- E45: Heading to Honjo Matsuzaka-Cho (1971-11-09)
- E46: Where will I Be on the 14th? (1971-11-16)
- E47: The Forty-Eighth Man (1971-11-23)
- E48: Snow on the 14th Day of the 12th Lunar Month (1971-11-30)
- E49: Farewell in the Snow at Nambuzaka (1971-12-07)
- E50: The Raid part 1 (1971-12-14)
- E51: The Raid part 2 (1971-12-21)
- E52: Ritual Suicide (1971-12-28)
Frequently Asked Questions
How many seasons does Epic Chushingura have? 1 season(s) with 52 episodes.
Where can I watch Epic Chushingura? See the Where to Watch section above for current streaming options.
