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Bounty Hunter

1975-04-06 · Runtime unavailable · Not rated

Action & Adventure · Crime · Western

Continuing the adventures from the film series, Shikoro Ichibei is back with his cache of unique weapons and the quickest sword in all Japan. Having worked directly for the shogun in the past, he now runs a school in his secret identity as an educator. Meanwhile he takes on secret missions as ”The Bounty Hunter” (Shokin Kasegi). The touches of humor during the scenes around the school disappear once Ichibei takes on a contract. Powerful swordplay and brutal violence highlight these episodes as Japan’s greatest sword star Wakayama Tomisaburo stands tall against all odds in this dynamic television series.

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Production companies
TV Asahi, Toei Company
Countries
Japan
Status
Returning Series

Top Cast

Tomisaburō WakayamaTomisaburō WakayamaShikoro Ichibei
Judy OnggJudy OnggKagero
Nobuyuki IshidaNobuyuki IshidaSakurai Shinnosuke
Kon OmuraKon OmuraKunai
Gorō MutsumiGorō MutsumiKosaka
Minoru ŌkiMinoru ŌkiMochizuki Yataro
Renji IshibashiRenji IshibashiKatagiri Saburoji

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