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.

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Drama
Created By

First Aired on

Jan 05, 1971

1 seaons till Dec 28, 1971

Popularity: 17.8809
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Networks
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Production

NET (JP)Mifune Productions (JP)

Status: Ended

Show Ended

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

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  • Episode 3Noble Samurai Spirit47 min

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  • Episode 4Unbearable Days47 min

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  • Episode 5The Longest Day in Genroku Period47 min

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