Tange Sazen: The Side Story of Ooka Echizen
丹下左膳～大岡越前外伝～
Synopsis
The one-eyed swordsman Tange Samanosuke receives a secret order from his lord, Daizen no suke: to steal the cursed twin blades, Kenunmaru and Konryumaru. He risks his life to seize Kenunmaru, losing his right arm in the process. Saved by the fugitive Ofuji, he is reborn as the one-eyed, one-armed warrior-Tange Sazen. Soon, the turmoil reaches Town Magistrate Ooka Tadasuke.
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Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- Mayuzumi Rintaro
- Screenplay & Story
- Kenichi Onishi
- Original Title
- 丹下左膳～大岡越前外伝～
- Country of Origin
- Japan
- Spoken Languages
- Japanese
- Runtime
- Unknown
- Production Studios
- NHK
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
Mayuzumi Rintaro
Kenichi Onishi
Toshiyuki Takasaki
Department Leadership Roster
Kenichi Onishi
Writer
Mayuzumi Rintaro
Director
Toshiyuki Takasaki
Producer
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What is Tange Sazen: The Side Story of Ooka Echizen about?
The one-eyed swordsman Tange Samanosuke receives a secret order from his lord, Daizen no suke: to steal the cursed twin blades, Kenunmaru and Konryumaru. He risks his life to seize Kenunmaru, losing his right arm in the process. Saved by the fugitive Ofuji, he is reborn as the one-eyed, one-armed warrior-Tange Sazen. Soon, the turmoil reaches Town Magistrate Ooka Tadasuke.
Who directed Tange Sazen: The Side Story of Ooka Echizen?
Tange Sazen: The Side Story of Ooka Echizen was directed by Mayuzumi Rintaro.
Who stars in Tange Sazen: The Side Story of Ooka Echizen?
The principal cast of Tange Sazen: The Side Story of Ooka Echizen includes Mirai Moriyama, Haru Kuroki, Katsunori Takahashi, Katsuya Maiguma, Seiji Fukushi.
When was Tange Sazen: The Side Story of Ooka Echizen released and how long is it?
Tange Sazen: The Side Story of Ooka Echizen was released in 2025 with a total runtime of Unknown.