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Lone Wolf and Cub (1973)
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Minoru Matsushima — Director
Episodes 8
The Assassin’s Road / Highway of Assassins
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.
Read MoreDaigoro and Omatsu / The Lowly Maid
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.
Read MoreDeflowering / Amya and Anema
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.
Read MoreThe Red Cat Beckons
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?
Read MoreThe Organization of Terror / Footman's Demise
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.
Read MoreBreaking Heated Stones / Destroy Hot Stones
Itto is hired to eliminate a man’s ex-fiancee, but there’s a catch: She must take her own life in penance.
Read MoreYour Life is Mine
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?
Read MoreThe Coarse Man and The Adulteress / Unfortunate Pair
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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