Legendary Swordfights of Yagyu Jubei

A stately, sword-driven period drama that trades intrigue and quiet menace before erupting into disciplined duels.

Genres

Action & adventure, Drama

Starring

Hiroaki Murakami, Shunsuke Kariya, Hassei Takano

Overview

A story of Yagyu Jubei, master swordsman from the well-known Yagyu-Shinkage school in the Edo period. Even decades after the establishment of the Tokugawa shogunate, many were framing plots to topple Tokugawa's political system. The master of Yagyu-Shinkage school, Yagyu Munemori who serves the third Tokugawa shogun Iemitsu is commissioned to keep an eye on Daimyo lords all around Japan. Munemori's eldest son, Jubei starts a stealthy trip to fight against those who engage in secret maneuvers. Enjoy sword fighting actions between Jubei and his rivals.

How it feels

Tense, earnest and dark. Measured and needs your attention.

About

Power, loyalty, betrayal, conspiracy

Content

Strong violence. Mild gore and language. No sexual content.

Note

Written by AI, so it can be wrong. Full breakdown

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