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Abarenbo Shogun

Abarenbo Shogun

834 episodes7 January 1978 8.112 seasonsEnded
Action & AdventureDramaFamily
PlotSet 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."
Networks: tv asahi
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Viewer Opinions (4)

JJ
Jason Jones@moviecritic46623 opinions Β· User since 2018
β˜…β˜…β˜…β˜…β˜… 9.5
Do yourself a favor and see this. That much is clear. Incredible sound design that immerses you completely. …
9 August 1978User Review
DM
Deborah Morgan@deborah.reviews27 opinions Β· User since 2023
β˜…β˜…β˜…β˜…β˜… 9.1
A screenplay that respects the audience's intelligence. Blown away by this one. A deeply moving experience. …
18 May 1978User Review
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