Three Generations of the Yagyu Sword
Series Overview
After the 'Incident at Honnoji' (assassination of Oda Nobunaga by Akechi Mitsuhide, a former trusted general), a group of Tokugawa samurai are rescued by a youth named Yagyu Munenori (2nd son of Yagyu Sekishusai from Yamato) and Kizaru (a Ninja), as they are chased by a bloodthirsty group of samurai. Tokugawa Ieyasu, the lord of his clan, then lave a very special gift to Munenori; a samurai's pillbox, (a veritable work of art, with beautiful lacquered designs) which signifies that he is to be hired by the Tokugawa Clan when he grows up. As a result of the assassination, Toyotomi Hideyoshi became the sole ruler of Japan, and confiscated the Yagyu lands since they had sided with the traitorous Akechi. The Yagyu Clan was considerably weakened, and all but disappeared during Hideyoshi's reign as 'Taiko'.
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1 Season • 13 Episodes
1993 – 1993
Premiered: Sat, Jan 2, 1993
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Season 1, Episode 13: “Assassination of the Shogun - The Shogunate Martial Arts Competition part 2”
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Yozo Sakurai
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Yozo Sakurai
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What is Three Generations of the Yagyu Sword about?
After the 'Incident at Honnoji' (assassination of Oda Nobunaga by Akechi Mitsuhide, a former trusted general), a group of Tokugawa samurai are rescued by a youth named Yagyu Munenori (2nd son of Yagyu Sekishusai from Yamato) and Kizaru (a Ninja), as they are chased by a bloodthirsty group of samurai. Tokugawa Ieyasu, the lord of his clan, then lave a very special gift to Munenori; a samurai's pillbox, (a veritable work of art, with beautiful lacquered designs) which signifies that he is to be hired by the Tokugawa Clan when he grows up. As a result of the assassination, Toyotomi Hideyoshi became the sole ruler of Japan, and confiscated the Yagyu lands since they had sided with the traitorous Akechi. The Yagyu Clan was considerably weakened, and all but disappeared during Hideyoshi's reign as 'Taiko'.
How many seasons does Three Generations of the Yagyu Sword have?
Three Generations of the Yagyu Sword comprises 1 season available to explore.
Who stars in Three Generations of the Yagyu Sword?
Key cast members in Three Generations of the Yagyu Sword include Matsumoto Hakuō II, Mikijiro Hira, Hiroaki Murakami, Hitomi Kuroki, Jin Nakayama.
Who created or directed Three Generations of the Yagyu Sword?
Three Generations of the Yagyu Sword was developed and directed by Not specified.