The Samurai season 9 (1964)

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The Samurai season 9 continues the thrilling adventures of Shintaro, a roving samurai detective and spy who travels across 18th century Japan. Accompanied by his trusted companion Tombei, Shintaro faces deadly threats from the enemies of the Shogun, including the dreaded Iga, Koga, and Fuma Ninjas. Under his wandering swordsman guise, Akikusa Shintaro, played by Koichi Ose, conceals a massive secret. His real identity is Matsudaira Nobuchiyo, the older half-brother of Tokugawa Ienari, the 11th Tokugawa Shogun, who is still a minor. Born to a concubine, Nobuchiyo has no legal claim to power. Instead of seeking the throne, he dedicates his life to protecting his younger brother. By adopting his traveling persona, Shintaro works from the shadows to seek out and eliminate dangerous plots orchestrated by rival feudal lords. Experience a masterful blend of action, espionage, and historical drama in this epic season as Shintaro fights to secure the peace of the nation and his brother's reign.

Country: Japanese

Status: Completed

Released: 1964

Genre:Action; Drama; Jidai Geki