Miyamoto Musashi

A slow, serious historical drama that follows a troubled wanderer's search for meaning amid violence and isolation.

Created by

Akinori Matsuo, Minoru Ezaki

Starring

Chikako Kaku, Kinya Kitaoji, Takahiro Tamura

Overview

On September 15, Keicho, a young man, Takezo, whose life was ruined by the war in Sekigahara wandered around like a wild beast. Only his lover Otsu and the pacifist monk Takuan understood Musashi, who escaped from the hands of the Ochimusha hunters and turned against everyone. Then, a crisis loomed over Takezo as he fled into the mountains. At the same time in the village of Jokyoji in Echizen, the sword prodigy Sasaki Kojiro, in his quest for strength had defeated his own master, Tomita Seigen and got out of the village.

How it feels

Earnest, melancholic, tense and dark. Measured and needs your attention.

About

Identity, isolation, coming-of-age, violence

Content

Mild violence. No gore, sexual content or swearing.

Note

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

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