Release Date

02 Nov, 1970

Total Episode/Season

44/1

Synopsis

Chiba Shusaku: Kendo Masshigura is a Japanese period drama that aired on the TBS network from November 2, 1970 to August 30, 1971 in the "Brother Gekijo" slot. It ran for 44 colour episodes of 30 minutes each. Based on Sohachi Yamaoka's novel "Chiba Shusaku", it depicts the youth of Chiba Shusaku, founder of the Hokushin Itto-ryu school of swordsmanship. A hot-blooded young man who calls himself Shusaku enters the dojo of Asari Matashichiro and, through encounters with all kinds of people, grows rapidly both in swordsmanship and in character. Produced by TBS and Shochiku. Rerun on the Japanese CS channel Jidaigeki Senmon Channel from March 17, 2025.

Original Title

千葉周作 剣道まっしぐら

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Season 1

02 Nov, 1970

Created By

Actors

岩下亮

江夏夕子

Yumi Iwai

大瀬康一

千秋実

小山明子

Tadayoshi Kura

藤岡弘、

片岡五郎

森健二

角梨枝子

古川ロック

黛康太郎

徳田伊佐夫

浦野光