Fateful Mountain Pass
Series Overview
Akizuki Rokurōta was born as a child of Tokugawa Ieyasu, but since he is a twin with Tokugawa Iemitsu he is not allowed an official place within the Tokugawa family. Sent away as an adopted son, he continues his wandering journey. One day, he accidentally encounters Toyotomi Hideyori's son Toyotomi Hideya, his mother Katsura-no-miya Renko and their maidservant Sasaka, survivors of the Shogunate attack on Osaka Castle years before who are now fleeing from their refuge in Kyoto. The Tokugawa Shogunate and Yagyū clan are trying to capture or kill them, while on the other hand villains want to use them. Akizuki Rokurōta decides to protect them from both sides.
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1 Season • 21 Episodes
45 min per episode
1974 – 1975
Premiered: Wed, Oct 2, 1974
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Latest Aired Episode
Season 1, Episode 21: “Color of Blood”
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Cast & Creators
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Creative Leadership & Key Crew
Takeshi Saito, Akira Inoue
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Takeshi Saito
Director
Akira Inoue
Director
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What is Fateful Mountain Pass about?
Akizuki Rokurōta was born as a child of Tokugawa Ieyasu, but since he is a twin with Tokugawa Iemitsu he is not allowed an official place within the Tokugawa family. Sent away as an adopted son, he continues his wandering journey. One day, he accidentally encounters Toyotomi Hideyori's son Toyotomi Hideya, his mother Katsura-no-miya Renko and their maidservant Sasaka, survivors of the Shogunate attack on Osaka Castle years before who are now fleeing from their refuge in Kyoto. The Tokugawa Shogunate and Yagyū clan are trying to capture or kill them, while on the other hand villains want to use them. Akizuki Rokurōta decides to protect them from both sides.
How many seasons does Fateful Mountain Pass have?
Fateful Mountain Pass comprises 1 season available to explore.
Who stars in Fateful Mountain Pass?
Key cast members in Fateful Mountain Pass include Masakazu Tamura, Gorō Ibuki, Jūshirō Konoe, Yoshio Yoshida, Ichirō Arishima.
Who created or directed Fateful Mountain Pass?
Fateful Mountain Pass was developed and directed by Takeshi Saito, Akira Inoue.