Abarenbo Shogun
Series Overview
Set in the 18th century, the show follows the Shogun Yoshimune, who likes to disguise himself as a low-ranking samurai and go into his capital of Edo to see the life of the common man, as well as to seek out and punish evildoers who would hurt his citizens. He is aided by Magistrate Oo'oka and a vivacious fireman, Tatsugoro, as well as a rotating cast of other recurring characters. Along with Zenigata Heiji and Mito Kōmon, it ranks among the longest-running series in the jidaigeki genre. Like so many other jidaigeki, it falls in the category of kanzen-chōaku, loosely, "rewarding good and punishing evil."
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12 Seasons • 834 Episodes
45 min per episode
1978 – 2015
Premiered: Sat, Jan 7, 1978
Creative Production Team
Latest Aired Episode
Season 5, Episode 8: “Episode 8”
Seasons & Episodes Breakdown
Cast & Creators
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Creative Leadership & Key Crew
Shunsuke Kikuchi
Department Leadership Roster
Shunsuke Kikuchi
Original Music Composer
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Frequently Asked Questions About Abarenbo Shogun
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What is Abarenbo Shogun about?
Set in the 18th century, the show follows the Shogun Yoshimune, who likes to disguise himself as a low-ranking samurai and go into his capital of Edo to see the life of the common man, as well as to seek out and punish evildoers who would hurt his citizens. He is aided by Magistrate Oo'oka and a vivacious fireman, Tatsugoro, as well as a rotating cast of other recurring characters. Along with Zenigata Heiji and Mito Kōmon, it ranks among the longest-running series in the jidaigeki genre. Like so many other jidaigeki, it falls in the category of kanzen-chōaku, loosely, "rewarding good and punishing evil."
How many seasons does Abarenbo Shogun have?
Abarenbo Shogun comprises 12 seasons available to explore.
Who stars in Abarenbo Shogun?
Key cast members in Abarenbo Shogun include Ken Matsudaira, Saburo Kitajima, Tadashi Yokouchi.
Who created or directed Abarenbo Shogun?
Abarenbo Shogun was developed and directed by Not specified.