Edo-jo tairan 1991

The early days of the Tokugawa shogunate are brought to light in this exciting historical tale of broken vows and violent swordplay. In an ambush reminiscent of Miike’s 13 Assassins, although pre-dating that incident by 160 years, the heir to the shogun’s seat is brutally cut down by those who hope to install the emperor’s 5th son as military leader of the nation.

Cast:

Hiroki Matsukata
 

Yukiyo Toake
 

Shinobu Sakagami
 

Tomokazu Miura
 

Mayumi Ômura
 

Takeshi Katō
 

• The Great Shogunate Battle
• 江户城大乱