TV series

Lone Wolf and Cub

2002 · 3 seasons

A somber, deliberate wander through feudal roads, carrying quiet menace and a father's grim resolve between bursts of swordplay.

Overview: Ronin Ogami Itto travels around 17th century Japan, accompanied by his young son Daigoro, in search of those who has offended him.
How it feels: Dark, tense, melancholic and earnest. Measured and needs your attention.
About: Revenge, parenthood, survival, violence
Content: Strong violence. Mild gore, sexual content and language.
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Tone: darkstrength 2 of 3
tensestrength 2 of 3
melancholicstrength 2 of 3
earneststrength 1 of 3
Pacing: measured, 2 of 4, from slow-burn to relentless
Attention: engaged, 3 of 4, from background-friendly to demanding
Themes: revenge
parenthood
survival
violence
loyalty
Places: countryside
road trip
small town
Era: period
Audience: adult
Form: serialised
procedural
Content intensity: Gore mild
Language mild
Violence strong
Sex mild