Shadow Warriors is a Japanese television jidaigeki show featuring Sonny Chiba that ran for four seasons in the early 1980s. Chiba played different ninja characters in each series. In the first series he played Hattori Hanzō III, in second one he played Tsuge Shinpachi, in the third one he played Tarao Hanzō, in the fourth series and in Bakumatsu Hen, he played Hattori Hanzō XV. In the 2003 direct-to-DVD series Shin Kage no Gundan he played Hattori Hanzō I.
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"Ako Roshi" is a group of 47 former retainers of Lord Asano. Lord Asano was forced to commit suicide after attempting to kill Lord Kira. Once the retainers hear about their Lord's death, they sacrifice their lives to regain the honor of their former master.
The story chronicles the life of Ii Naosuke.
When four pet turtles were bathed in alien ooze, they began to mutate and became the Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles. Raised in New York City sewers by their foster father and wise sensei, Master Splinter, Leonardo, Michelangelo, Donatello, and Raphael wage war against crime. Led by Master Splinter, the four turtles learn the ancient martial art of Ninjitsu, mastering skills of stealth, weapons, and fighting. They stop evildoers in all forms, whether barbaric gangs, lowlife crooks, deranged cyborgs, or even the crime syndicate The Foot, led by their archrival, The Shredder.
In the near future, the resurgence of ninjitsu in Japan sets the stage for the adventures of Rentaro Kagura, Kamen Rider Shinobi!
The story is set in Edo's Fukagawa district, where the heroine, Oichi, dreams of becoming a doctor and assists her father, a physician named Shōan. Oichi possesses a special ability: she can hear the "voices" and see the "figures" of those who have passed away with unresolved regrets. With a cheerful and positive outlook, Oichi, together with a local police chief, delves into the darkness of human nature, solving mysteries along the way. While the story offers the thrill of a period mystery with unexpected culprits, it is also a coming-of-age tale of Oichi as she struggles and ultimately carves out her own path using her unique powers.
Saotome Mondonosuke, "Hatamoto" (direct servant of the shogun), a handsome man with a scar on his forehead in the form of a crescent moon, a favorite of the shogun. He is a master of martial arts, who owns the style of Moroha-ryu seigan-kuzushi (fencing), Yoshin-ryu tai-jutsu (the art of fighting without weapons) and even military science, but in the era of Genroku (1688-1704) all these skills are not in demand, and this brings boredom to Mondonosuke. To dispel boredom, this so-called "bored gentleman" walks around the city, and when he hears about some incident, he rushes to the place and defeats evil with his invincible swordsmanship. Mondonosuke has a 17-year-old sister, Kikuji (Yukiko Kashiwagi), and Kikuji's lover, Kirishima Kyoya (Takao Kataoka), becomes his right hand.
The protagonist, Naito Samon, was secretly ordered by Tokugawa Ieyoshi, the 12th Shogun of the Tokugawa Shogunate, to begin a new era of reform by fighting evil in various disguises with his minions.
Shinsengumi! is a Taiga drama television series produced by Japanese broadcaster NHK. It was a popular drama about the Shinsengumi, a Japanese special police force from the Bakumatsu period.
Fūrin Kazan was the 46th NHK Taiga drama beginning on January 7, 2007. It was aired throughout 2007. The four characters from left to right are wind, woods, fire, and mountain. The title is a reference to the war banner used by Takeda Shingen, which in turn was taken from Sun Tzu's The Art of War. It means "Swift as the Wind, Silent as a Forest, Fierce as Fire and Immovable as a Mountain."
Tenchijin is the 48th NHK Taiga drama. It airs on NHK from January 4, 2009 every Sunday from 20:00 to 20:44 JST to November 22, 2009 spanning 47 episodes. The story centers on the life of the 16th century samurai Naoe Kanetsugu. Production began on April 27, 2007. The story is based on the novel Tenchijin by Masashi Hisaka and was adapted for screen by scriptwriter Eriko Komatsu. The series' music composer was Michiru Oshima. The protagonist of the drama, Naoe Kanetsugu, was taught by Uesugi Kenshin in his youth that to conquer the world is a trifling matter, but what matters is to live one's life with righteousness. After Uesugi's death, Naoe supports Uesugi Kagekatsu, who holds the destiny of Echigo province.
Ryōmaden is the 49th NHK Taiga drama. It was shown on NHK from January 3 to November 28, 2010 spanning 48 episodes. The story centers on the life of 19th-century Japanese historical figures Iwasaki Yatarō and Sakamoto Ryōma. It has been announced that the series will be aired in several other countries, for example Hong Kong, South Korea, Taiwan and Thailand.
During the reign of the shogun, Iemitsu, an epidemic causes the population of men to greatly drop, leading to an ooku where the role of men and women are reversed. Thus, “the women become the shogun, served by 3000 handsome men”
The 41st NHK Taiga Drama is Toshiie to Matsu. During the turbulent Warring States Era, one man's life and career intertwined with the three great generals of Japanese history-Nobunaga, Hideyoshi, and Ieyasu. With political savvy and the support of his fiercely loyal wife, Maeda Toshiie rose to second in power in the shogunate and built up a fiefdom that encompassed Echizen, Noto and Kaga.
In the Kyoho era, Hayato, a shogun vassal commissioned as a traveling inspector by Tokugawa Yoshimune, adopts the guise of a ronin. Accompanied by the enigmatic Kihachi the kappa, he journeys discreetly through different provinces, administering justice to the malevolent forces...
Musashi Miyamoto left his village and ended up fighting in the battle of Sekigahara with his friend Matahachi, but Musashi Miyamoto lost Matahachi. He goes back to the village to inform Matahachi's family about what happened. At the village, he is persecuted by people there. Musashi Miyamoto becomes worn down physically and mentally. At this time, Soho Takuan appears in front of Musashi Miyamoto. He then rebuilds his life with his sword. Musashi begins to travel for warrior training. He meets many masters of the sword and grows as a person.
A wandering samurai, ronin, and ninja; meet by chance repeatedly and reluctantly team up to solve the problems of innocent villagers along the way.
A romance of a man who risked his life at sea on a Kitamae ship during the Edo period. Based on the famous book "Offshore of Rape Blossoms" by Ryotaro Shiba, the movie tells the story of Kahei Takadaya, a great merchant who lived a turbulent life and single-handedly conducted diplomacy with the great Russian power.
In a world where aliens have invaded Edo Period Japan, skyscrapers, trains and motor bikes have replaced the simple life of Earth inhabitants. One man however, still carries the soul of a samurai, Gintoki Sakata, otherwise known as Yorozuya Gin-san. As reckless as he is, Gintoki carries his own resolve and is ready to take on any challenge with his fellow companions.
Fumi becomes Genzui Kusaka’s wife. During the turbulent times of the closing days for the Tokugawa shogunate, she lives positively and tries to keep up Shoin Yoshida's will. Shoin Yoshida is her older brother and intellectual.
After 2 and a half years Naruto finally returns to his village of Konoha, and sets about putting his ambitions to work. It will not be easy though as he has amassed a few more dangerous enemies, in the likes of the shinobi organization; Akatsuki.
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27 episodes • 1980
| # | Episode | Air Date | Rating |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Tigers Sharpen Their Claws in a Storm | Apr 1, 1980 | 0.0 |
| 2 | A Female Leopard, Hiding in the Dark | Apr 8, 1980 | 0.0 |
| 3 | A Devil Called Oushu Highway | Apr 15, 1980 | 0.0 |
| 4 | The Spring of Kyoto: The Trick of the Black Teeth | Apr 22, 1980 | 0.0 |
| 5 | Soft Skin Sunk Into a Whirlpool | Apr 29, 1980 | 0.0 |
| 6 | The Woman Disappeared Into the Port | May 6, 1980 | 0.0 |
| 7 | The Target is a Mystery Woman | May 13, 1980 | 0.0 |
| 8 | Infiltration! The Ladie's Chambers Night and Day | May 20, 1980 | 0.0 |
| 9 | The Female Ninja's May in Shadows | May 27, 1980 | 0.0 |
| 10 | The Black Hair Burned With the Grudge | Jun 3, 1980 | 0.0 |
| 11 | A Bride and a Murderous Fiend | Jun 10, 1980 | 0.0 |
| 12 | Kill Night Spiders Even If They Are Parents | Jun 17, 1980 | 0.0 |
| 13 | Midnight Beauty | Jun 24, 1980 | 0.0 |
| 14 | The Shogun Disappeared! The Plot of the Female Foxes | Jul 1, 1980 | 0.0 |
| 15 | Mysterious Priest, Inviting Hell | Jul 8, 1980 | 0.0 |
| 16 | Don't Get Involved With Dangerous Women | Jul 15, 1980 | 0.0 |
| 17 | The Living Shadow Shogun | Jul 22, 1980 | 0.0 |
| 18 | The Killer in the Eyes | Jul 29, 1980 | 0.0 |
| 19 | Palace of the Bloodsucking Woman | Aug 5, 1980 | 0.0 |
| 20 | I'm Going to be Killed! | Aug 12, 1980 | 0.0 |
| 21 | Hiding! The Hole of Snakes | Aug 19, 1980 | 0.0 |
| 22 | The Dreadful Instigator | Aug 26, 1980 | 0.0 |
| 23 | The Red Eyes of the Snake Are a Death Sentence | Sep 2, 1980 | 0.0 |
| 24 | Shudder! Sacrifice of the Virgin | Sep 9, 1980 | 0.0 |
| 25 | The Trick Ceiling of the Tragic Love | Sep 16, 1980 | 0.0 |
| 26 | The Ominous Place; The Cursed Flute | Sep 23, 1980 | 0.0 |
| 27 | Intrusion! 24 Hours in the Woman's Bath | Sep 30, 1980 | 0.0 |
26 episodes • 1981
| # | Episode | Air Date | Rating |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Eye for an Eye | Jun 1, 1981 | 0.0 |
| 2 | The Vampire Killer | Jun 8, 1981 | 0.0 |
| 3 | The Human Sacrifice | Jun 15, 1981 | 0.0 |
| 4 | The Mother Who Vanished | Jun 22, 1981 | 0.0 |
| 5 | Courtiers Secret Treasure Map | Jun 29, 1981 | 0.0 |
| 6 | Woman Who Vanished in the Spirit World | Jul 6, 1981 | 0.0 |
| 7 | Episode 7 | Jul 13, 1981 | 0.0 |
| 8 | Episode 8 | Jul 20, 1981 | 0.0 |
| 9 | Episode 9 | Jul 27, 1981 | 0.0 |
| 10 | Episode 10 | Aug 3, 1981 | 0.0 |
| 11 | Episode 11 | Aug 10, 1981 | 0.0 |
| 12 | Episode 12 | Aug 17, 1981 | 0.0 |
| 13 | Episode 13 | Aug 24, 1981 | 0.0 |
| 14 | Episode 14 | Aug 31, 1981 | 0.0 |
| 15 | Episode 15 | Sep 7, 1981 | 0.0 |
| 16 | Episode 16 | Sep 14, 1981 | 0.0 |
| 17 | Episode 17 | Sep 21, 1981 | 0.0 |
| 18 | Episode 18 | Sep 28, 1981 | 0.0 |
| 19 | Episode 19 | Oct 5, 1981 | 0.0 |
| 20 | Episode 20 | Oct 12, 1981 | 0.0 |
| 21 | Episode 21 | Oct 19, 1981 | 0.0 |
| 22 | Episode 22 | TBA | 0.0 |
| 23 | Episode 23 | TBA | 0.0 |
| 24 | Episode 24 | TBA | 0.0 |
| 25 | Episode 25 | TBA | 0.0 |
| 26 | Episode 26 | TBA | 0.0 |
26 episodes • 1982
| # | Episode | Air Date | Rating |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | The Man With Two Faces | Oct 1, 1982 | 0.0 |
| 2 | A Client from the Dark | Oct 8, 1982 | 0.0 |
| 3 | Beware of Undercover Ninja | Oct 15, 1982 | 0.0 |
| 4 | The Red Shadow That Disappeared in Owari | Oct 22, 1982 | 0.0 |
| 5 | The Shadowless Man | Oct 29, 1982 | 0.0 |
| 6 | The Face in the Dark | Nov 5, 1982 | 0.0 |
| 7 | The Female Spy from the South | Nov 12, 1982 | 0.0 |
| 8 | Killers in the Women's Prison | Nov 19, 1982 | 0.0 |
| 9 | Disguises and Poison | Nov 26, 1982 | 0.0 |
| 10 | Lullaby of Death | Dec 3, 1982 | 0.0 |
| 11 | The Mysterious She-Panther | Dec 10, 1982 | 0.0 |
| 12 | Target of Evil | Dec 17, 1982 | 0.0 |
| 13 | The Secret of the Lady Boss | Dec 24, 1982 | 0.0 |
| 14 | Search for the Female Phantom | Dec 31, 1982 | 0.0 |
| 15 | The Girl Who Feared the Dark | Jan 7, 1983 | 0.0 |
| 16 | The Killers Vanished Thrice | Jan 14, 1983 | 0.0 |
| 17 | The Ghost of the Full Moon | Jan 21, 1983 | 0.0 |
| 18 | The Living Dead | Jan 28, 1983 | 0.0 |
| 19 | Demon of Vengeance | Feb 4, 1983 | 0.0 |
| 20 | The Haiku Murders | Feb 11, 1983 | 0.0 |
| 21 | The Huntress of Man | Feb 18, 1983 | 0.0 |
| 22 | The Baby from Hell | Feb 25, 1983 | 0.0 |
| 23 | Osuzu's Last Battle | Mar 4, 1983 | 0.0 |
| 24 | The Imposter's Trap | Mar 11, 1983 | 0.0 |
| 25 | The Nun's Conspiracy | Mar 18, 1983 | 0.0 |
| 26 | Farewell, Shadow Warriors | Mar 25, 1983 | 0.0 |
27 episodes • 1984
| # | Episode | Air Date | Rating |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Hanzo, Inspired to Rise | Oct 1, 1984 | 0.0 |
| 2 | A Face Glows in the Dark | Oct 8, 1984 | 0.0 |
| 3 | The Deadly Smile | Oct 15, 1984 | 0.0 |
| 4 | A Request From the O'oku | Oct 22, 1984 | 0.0 |
| 5 | The Massacre of the Innocent | Oct 29, 1984 | 0.0 |
| 6 | A Kyoto Night Smells of Blood | Nov 5, 1984 | 0.0 |
| 7 | The Execution | Nov 12, 1984 | 0.0 |
| 8 | The Prostitutes in the Darkness | Nov 19, 1984 | 0.0 |
| 9 | Beware of a Pick-Up | Nov 26, 1984 | 0.0 |
| 10 | I'll Handle My Own Funeral | Dec 3, 1984 | 0.0 |
| 11 | Rintaro Attacked by Ryoma | Dec 10, 1984 | 0.0 |
| 12 | The Ground Spiders | Dec 17, 1984 | 0.0 |
| 13 | A Wonam's Curse is the Work of the Devil | Dec 24, 1984 | 0.0 |
| 14 | The Female Ninja's Trap | Dec 31, 1984 | 0.0 |
| 15 | The Battle of the Raccon and the Fox | Jan 7, 1985 | 0.0 |
| 16 | Farewell to the Female Ninja | Jan 14, 1985 | 0.0 |
| 17 | Edo Ripped by Three Witches | Jan 21, 1985 | 0.0 |
| 18 | Hanzo in a Pinch | Jan 28, 1985 | 0.0 |
| 19 | The Ruthless Woman | Feb 4, 1985 | 0.0 |
| 20 | The Murdered Man Laughs | Feb 11, 1985 | 0.0 |
| 21 | The Golden Mask and the Cave | Feb 18, 1985 | 0.0 |
| 22 | The Blonde Fights with a Gun | Feb 25, 1985 | 0.0 |
| 23 | The Woman in the Man | Mar 4, 1985 | 0.0 |
| 24 | The Revamped Beauty from Nagasaki | Mar 11, 1985 | 0.0 |
| 25 | The Phantom Child's Scream | Mar 18, 1985 | 0.0 |
| 26 | The Missing Thirteen Sailors | Mar 25, 1985 | 0.0 |
| 27 | Assassination of the Chief Minister - The Woman of Sakurada-Mon | Apr 1, 1985 | 0.0 |
13 episodes • 1985
| # | Episode | Air Date | Rating |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | The Yankee Girl's Adventure | Jun 1, 1985 | 0.0 |
| 2 | Beware of the Woman with the Missing Sing | Jun 8, 1985 | 0.0 |
| 3 | A Love Rekindled | Jun 15, 1985 | 0.0 |
| 4 | The Man I Loved Was a Radical | Jun 22, 1985 | 0.0 |
| 5 | The Order to Blow Up Edo Castle | Jun 29, 1985 | 0.0 |
| 6 | Kill 'Em All | Jul 6, 1985 | 0.0 |
| 7 | Love Letter From a Dangerous Man | Jul 13, 1985 | 0.0 |
| 8 | The Bell in the Dark | Jul 20, 1985 | 0.0 |
| 9 | The Sad Fate of the Woman Warriors | Jul 27, 1985 | 0.0 |
| 10 | The Liberator Was a Devil | Aug 3, 1985 | 0.0 |
| 11 | The Soy Falls in Love | Aug 10, 1985 | 0.0 |
| 12 | A Samurai Dies in the Field | Aug 17, 1985 | 0.0 |
| 13 | Kage for Eternity | Aug 24, 1985 | 0.0 |