
Epic Chushingura ·大忠臣蔵
Daichūshingura is a television dramatization of the events of the Forty-seven Ronin. The first episode aired on January 5, 1971, and the 52nd and final episode appeared on December 28 of the same year. The NET network broadcast it in the Tuesday evening 9:00–9:56 prime-time slot in Japan. The series featured an all-star cast. The central actor was Toshiro Mifune, who portrayed Ōishi Kuranosuke; Yoko Tsukasa his wife; and kabuki actor Onoe Kikugorō VII their son Chikara.
Drama
- Created By
- First Aired on
Jan 05, 1971
- Popularity: 17.8809
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- Networks
- (JP)(JP)
- Production
NET (JP)Mifune Productions (JP)
- Status: Ended
Show Ended
1 seaons till Dec 28, 1971
Last episode: Ritual Suicide
Seasons & episodes
Total 1 seasons, 52 episodes

Season 1
Aired
52 Episodes
Episode 1The Crises Surrounding Ako Castle47 min
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Episode 2A Swirling Dark Mist47 min
Overview not available
Episode 3Noble Samurai Spirit47 min
Overview not available
Episode 4Unbearable Days47 min
Overview not available
Episode 5The Longest Day in Genroku Period47 min
Overview not available
Top Cast
Crew & Team

Takao Saitō斎藤孝雄
Cinematography