Saigo no Chūshingura

1h

Drama

Chushingura is a famous story in Japan on 47 samurai in the Edo period who avenge their lord against Lord Kira, who was the cause of the master's death. This drama based on Ikemiya Shoichiro's book focuses on Terasaka Kichiemon, the only survivor of the 47 samurai. After raiding Kira's residence and taking avenge, Terasaka receives an order from Oishi Kuranosuke, the leader of the group to escape from the site. The rest of the samurai is ordered to commit seppuku by the Shogunate and kill themselves. Living in disguise and receiving contempt from others, Terasaka struggles to follow Oishi's order. He works to pass down the true intention of avenge to the next generation and at the same time looks after the families of the 46 members.

Episodes

Cast

Episode 1

1. Episode 1

1h

5th Nov 2004

Episode 2

2. Episode 2

1h

12th Nov 2004

Episode 3

3. Episode 3

1h

19th Nov 2004

Episode 4

4. Episode 4

1h

26th Nov 2004

Episode 5

5. Episode 5

1h

3rd Dec 2004

Episode 6

6. Episode 6

1h

10th Dec 2004

First air date

5th Nov 2004

Last air date

10th Dec 2004

Status

Ended

Type

Scripted

Original language

ja

Networks