Taketoshi Naitō as Narrator (Voice)

Episodes 78

My Son and My Sword for Hire

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April 8, 197345m
1x1

A noblewoman who was forced into prostitution after her fiancé and family were murdered at their wedding, asks Itto to kill the man responsible, a spurned former suitor.

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Ogami Itto and his young son Daigoro arrive in a town known for its hot springs, but the entire village has been taken over by a gang of murderous bounty hunters.

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Ikkou-Bashi Bridge

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April 22, 197345m
1x3

Poisoned after a surprise attack, Ogami must face a deadly gauntlet of Yagyu assassins in order to fulfill a promise made to a dying man who saved Daigoro.

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1x4

A meeting on the Assassin’s Road causes Itto to remember the events leading up to his wife’s murder, and why he chose to bring his son with him on his mission of vengeance.

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Daigoro and Omatsu / The Lowly Maid

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May 6, 197345m
1x5

Multiple stories interweave as Daigoro becomes lost while seeking medicine for his father and is befriended by a young woman who is being sold into service by a loan shark.

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Deflowering / Amya and Anema

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May 13, 197345m
1x6

When his father is delayed for multiple days after an assassination goes awry, a desperate Daigoro wanders off and falls into the hands of a ruthless gang of criminals.

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The Guns of Sakai / The Sakai Rifle

10.0
May 20, 197345m
1x7

Itto is hired to assassinate a gunsmith who has reportedly developed a repeating rifle, a weapon that could completely destabilize the balance of power in Japan.

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Itto accepts an assignment to stop a shipment of gold, assassinate a government official, kill an entire team of covert agents and prevent a small clan from being framed.

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1x9

As Lord Yagyu prepares to send his last and strongest son, Gunbei, to kill Itto Ogami, the events of Gunbei and Itto's previous duel are revealed.

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Baby Cart on The River Styx

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June 10, 197345m
1x10

A scheming magistrate's plan places Itto in the middle of a war between two Yakuza families, one of which is lead by the daughter of the leader of the other.

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The Deer Hunters

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June 17, 197345m
1x11

While the Yagyu set a trap for Itto, a group of con artists pose as Lone Wolf and Cub and a disgraced Samurai takes on the role of Ogami.

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Ochiyo's Boat

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June 24, 197345m
1x12

As Itto waits for an opportunity to assassinate a sadistic Lord, he and Daigoro observe the life of a young boat woman who must sell herself to support the man she loves.

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The Mysterious Pickpocket / No Betrayal

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July 1, 197345m
1x13

While Itto tracks down the killers of a young woman's entire family, Daigoro becomes caught up in a policeman's hunt for a notorious female pickpocket.

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North to South, West to East

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July 8, 197345m
1x14

Itto accepts a job that will protect the location of a secret gold mine, but the task is complicated when a rival swordsman takes Itto's target's son hostage.

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The Night of The Fang

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July 15, 197345m
1x15

Itto must deal with a well-wishing doctor and a group of shadow ninja when he's tasked with killing a group of assassins who're rgeting the Shogun's lover.

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Cloud Dragon, Wind Tiger

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July 22, 197345m
1x16

Itto returns to a spot on the banks of the Shinobu River where he once executed the lord of a Clan, and faces a samurai he defeated in a duel four years earlier.

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Asaemon the Beheader / Executioner Asaemon

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July 29, 197345m
1x17

Government officials convince Asaemon the Beheader, one of the few swordsmen in Japan with a level of skill close to Ogami’s, to kill Itto in combat.

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Itto meets Sakon Shino, a beggar samurai who has given up killing for a life as a street performer. Shino urges Itto to give up his assassin life, for the sake of his son.

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The 8 Gate Attack Formation

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August 12, 197345m
1x19

The Lone Wolf and Cub have their work cut out for them when a seemingly simple job turns into a deadly game of lies and intrigue.

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The Chrysanthemum Inn

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August 19, 197345m
1x20

The Lone Wolf and Cub rescue a woman who has sold herself into prostitution in order to stage her revenge on her murdered brother’s evil fiancé.

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Mercenary Swordsmen / The Crossing Guard

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August 26, 197345m
1x21

Desperate to keep their clan from being dissolved, the family of a murdered Lord fake the real killer’s murder and ask Itto to verify their false claim.

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Bekinoji's Tragedy

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September 2, 197345m
1x22

Assassins from the Kurokuwa clan stage a non-stop series of attacks that lasts for days, slowly steering an exhausted Lone Wolf and Cub into a deadly trap.

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Thread of Tears

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September 9, 197345m
1x23

Itto is hired to kill a samurai who has allegedly turned his men against Lord Norikatsu, but the true reasons turn out to be far more complex and deceptive.

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Concealed Letter of The Yagyu / The Yagyu Letter

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September 16, 197345m
1x24

Ogami mysteriously joins a group of “the unclothed”, men with the unusual job of carrying people and baggage across a river where bridges and ferries are forbidden.

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Daigoro's Song

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September 23, 197345m
1x25

After being thrown off a cliff during a battle with the Yagyu assassins, Daigoro searches for his now missing father while avoiding his family’s many enemies.

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Drifting Shadow

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Season Finale
September 30, 197345m
1x26

Itto tries to follow the trail left by his missing son, Daigoro, while fighting off the forces of Lord Retsudo and his Yagyu assassins.

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The Hojiro Yagyu / Blackfaces of Death

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April 7, 197445m
2x1

With his three legitimate heirs dead, Retsudo Yagyu plots to impregnate his illegitimate daughter while sending her brother to fight Itto.

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A Dark Southern Wind

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April 14, 197445m
2x2

In honor of a woman who saved his son’s life, Itto goes to assist a group of farmers who have been conscripted by the ruthless Lord Ichige and his brother.

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With no warriors left who are capable of beating Itto physically, the Yagyu resort to coercing a ninja to use the secret five prong technique against the Lone Wolf.

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Waiting in The Rain / The Late Autumn Rain

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April 28, 197445m
2x4

Itto is hired by a Clan Lord to kill a spy who seduced and impregnated his daughter, while Daigoro befriends the woman’s now four year old son.

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Mid-winter Arrival

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May 5, 197445m
2x5

To carry out an assassination, Itto must pose as a new head clerk… and to do that he must leave Diagoro alone in a cave during the middle of winter.

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The Camouflage Kid / The Decoy

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May 12, 197445m
2x6

Itto is betrayed by an employer and forced to spend many days on the run before he can return to Daigoro, forcing the three year old to fend for himself.

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If The Wolf Comes / The Wolf Cometh

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May 19, 197445m
2x7

While Daigoro suffers from an illness that distracts Itto, a group of desperate villages conspire to kill the Lone Wolf and Cub in order to pay off their taxes.

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Japanese Silver-Leaf

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May 26, 197445m
2x8

A dogged Police officer tries to solve the mystery of why a Samurai’s daughter became a prostitute and hired Itto to kill a loan shark and his wife.

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A Woman's Castle

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June 2, 197445m
2x9

A prospective employer sends 5 sword masters men in search of the Lone Wolf & Cub. To learn what the actual assignment is, Itto must find and slay all five.

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Itto faces an ethical dilemma when he is asked to assassinate a beloved local doctor who many believe to be a living incarnation of the Buddah

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Whistle of the Winter Wind

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June 16, 197445m
2x11

Against the will of her clan, a woman hires Itto to kill three legendary guardsmen who are escorting her brother to Edo for trial.

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The Bell Ringer, Genshichi Tsuji

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June 23, 197445m
2x12

Genshichi Tsuji wishes to test the dedication of his three successors and hires Itto in secret to cut off their right arms.

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The Red Cat Beckons

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June 30, 197445m
2x13

The authorities respond to a robbery and capture Itto. Giving a false name, he is quickly tried and sentenced. Why is he so willing to go to prison?

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2x14

The brazen criminal activities of those under a samurai’s employ can no longer be tolerated. To stop their reign of terror, Itto is hired to eliminate the gang’s leadership.

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2x15

Itto is hired to eliminate a man’s ex-fiancee, but there’s a catch: She must take her own life in penance.

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Seven-Ri Runner

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July 21, 197445m
2x16

Jinza carries messages of such importance he is authorized to kill those who stand in his way. If Otoshi is so desperate to end his life, why would he spare her?

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Mamesho The Policeman / The Cop

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July 28, 197445m
2x17

Mamesho and his daughter, Chie, are on a journey. On their travels, they find themselves repeatedly crossing paths with Itto and Daigoro. Is this a sign of things to come?

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Drifting Lanterns

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August 4, 197445m
2x18

Itto and Daigoro come across a starving Kinpachi on the road. Daigoro offers him food, but could this act set off an unforeseen chain of events?

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The Winter Dream / Beginning of Winter

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August 11, 197445m
2x19

One does not become an assassin without making enemies. That is the reality Itto faces when a lord issued orders that his life be taken.

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The Female Inspector

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August 18, 197445m
2x20

Conspirators hire Itto when an attempt on Lady Onami’s life fails. How will they execute their plan with her cunning wits and bodyguards in the way?

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The Women of Sodeshi / Resolute Women

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August 25, 197445m
2x21

Itto terminates a secret agent, but before the man dies, he asks the Lone Wolf for a request that will take the assassin to a village where only women live.

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The Mito clan have little recourse but to hire Itto to dispose of Mondo Bessho for his political views. But what will Itto do when the clan plans on killing him as well?

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The Funeral Before Death / The Living Dead

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September 8, 197445m
2x23

The kojunin have a ritual where they bury their best swordsmen alive. For what purpose does this serve and what does it mean for those left behind?

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The Sick Star

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September 15, 197445m
2x24

When Itto fails to return, Daigoro goes searching for his father. When an old woman comes to his aid, will she end up taking him in as her own?

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The Thirteen Strings

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September 22, 197445m
2x25

Itto saves the life of a young child by dismounting Lady Kanae from her stampeding horse. When he refuses to apologize for his actions, she vows not to forget the insult.

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Sayaka

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Season Finale
September 29, 197445m
2x26

Sayaka burns with hatred over the death of her brother, Shobei. When Retsudo orders her to take Itto’s life, she eagerly accepts the vengeful mission.

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The Wolf Extinguishers Seek Immortality

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April 4, 197645m
3x1

Retsudo has powerful friends, including the Shogun himself. To deal with Itto once and for all, the Shogun places the Guards of the Black Gate under Retsudo’s command.

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Wet Nurse Parasol

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April 11, 197645m
3x2

The magistrate increases the reward for the Lone Wolf’s head when bounty hunters demand a higher price for such a dangerous target.

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3x3

A failed ambush plays right into Ryuza’s hands. Can Itto survive the bounty hunter’s “genuine hell”? Meanwhile, Torizo cross paths with Itto once again.

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Silken Cloud

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April 25, 197645m
3x4

Itto regularly accepts assassination requests, but rarely does he receive a cancelation. What does the Yagyu have to do with it and what is the extent of their influence?

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A Mother's Taste

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May 2, 197645m
3x5

Osen is determined to escape a Yakuza-run brothel. Will an encounter with the Lone Wolf finally give her the chance she seeks?

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Your Life is Mine

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May 9, 197645m
3x6

Believing that the Daijoji clan is acting under the orders of the Yagyu, Itto attempts to avoid needless bloodshed. But is that a luxury an assassin can afford?

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3x7

The Lone Wolf wanders, cutting down any bounty hunter in his path. Now, it is Akane’s turn. If she fails, her sisters must succeed in her place.

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Season of Death

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May 23, 197645m
3x8

An old woman finds a small boy trying to catch fish by the shore. She teaches him how only to discover the boy wanted to feed his sick father, who is known as the Lone Wolf.

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People always have a reason for their actions. Some desire to save others. Others desire to save themselves. As for Itto? There is only the grudge.

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The latest plan to ensnare the Lone Wolf involves restricting the number of bounty hunters sent after him.

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Daigoro and The Flower of Happiness

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June 13, 197645m
3x11

Legend tells of a flower that would bring happiness to any who picked it. However, can there be any happiness for Miyo?

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Buei School of Gunnery / The Hand Canon

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June 20, 197645m
3x12

Sakai would rather sacrifice his lands than have his men senselessly cut down by the Lone Wolf in someone else’s crusade. It is precisely for that reason he must now die.

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Itto’s inevitable journey to Edo is nearing its end, but there are only a few routes left that he can take. His enemies know this and prepare...

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Omens Good and Bad

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July 4, 197645m
3x14

An intentional snub signals that The Shogun’s patience towards Retsudo is wearing thin. With only 10 days to kill Itto, Retsudo hatches a plan with an unlikely ally.

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The Monstrous Abe

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July 11, 197645m
3x15

Oshun and Abe prepare to snare Itto and Daigoro in their trap. They don’t care how far they have to go or whom they have to hurt!

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Wildfire

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July 18, 197645m
3x16

Abe learns the truth and takes matters into his own hands as Retsudo schemes. Meanwhile, Itto runs into a lordless samurai.

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Cloaked in a Scent

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July 25, 197645m
3x17

Cornered and desperate, Abe flees from Retsudo’s wrath. The poisoner’s only hope? Assassinating Itto before his pursuer catches up.

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Itto and Retsudo’s paths will cross at the Haccho river. Will that be where their fates are finally decided?

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Light on The River of Blood

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August 8, 197645m
3x19

The floodgates are opened, and the city of Edo is in danger. In the face of such a catastrophic threat, two mortal enemies are forced to work together.

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The Day of The Awaited Duel / The Showdown

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August 15, 197645m
3x20

Abe watches as Itto and Retsudo resume their duel, hoping the poison he applied to their swords will finish them off. What will the two do when they realize this treachery?

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Impending Death

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August 22, 197645m
3x21

Retsudo is summoned to face the shogun. Meanwhile, the bounty on Itto’s head may have been rescinded, but that doesn’t mean everyone will tolerate his presence.

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Fathers and Sons

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August 29, 197645m
3x22

Itto waits while Retsudo is on trial. Meanwhile, the Grass starts mobilizing...

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Battle in The Shadows

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September 5, 197645m
3x23

No matter what Abe does, Retsudo somehow finds a way to foil his assassination attempts. Abe may have the upper hand for now, but Retsudo is a patient man…

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The Guardian

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September 12, 197645m
3x24

Itto and Daigoro’s paths cross with a man known as Bunshichi. What’s his reason for stealing all that money?

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The Waves and The Flutes

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September 19, 197645m
3x25

The fate of the Yagyu and the Grass are intertwined; One cannot exist without the other. It is for that reason the Grass launches one, final attempt on Itto’s life.

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Swordsmanship

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Season Finale
September 26, 197645m
3x26

Itto has long straddled the line between life and death, but it is not a path one can follow forever. In the end, on which side of the line will Itto finally find himself?

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