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Bushido (2024)

Kakunoshin Yanagida was a samurai, but he was forced out of the Han due to a false accusation. He then lived in poverty with his daughter Kinu. Despite being poor, he never gave up his pride and honor that he held as a samurai. Even when playing the board game Go, which is his hobby, he always plays in a fair manner. Because of a case, the truth behind the false accusation is revealed. Kakunoshin Yanagida is shaken and filled with rage. He decides to take revenge, even if it means he will be torn from his daughter.

  • Drama
  • History

Top billed cast

  • Photo of Tsuyoshi KusanagiTsuyoshi KusanagiKakunoshin Yanagida
  • Photo of Kaya KiyoharaKaya KiyoharaKinu
  • Photo of Taishi NakagawaTaishi NakagawaYakichi
  • Photo of Eita OkunoEita OkunoKajikisamon
  • Photo of Takuma OtooTakuma OtooTokujiro
  • Photo of Masachika IchimuraMasachika IchimuraChobee
  • Photo of Takumi SaitohTakumi SaitohHyogo Shibata
  • Photo of Kyoko KoizumiKyoko KoizumiOkou
  • Photo of Jun KunimuraJun KunimuraGenbee Yorozuya

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