Bounty Hunter

A stark, sword-swinging samurai drama that shifts from light schoolroom comedy to brutal, tense duels with a stoic hero.

Created by

Buichi Saitō, Kenji Misumi

Genres

Action & adventure, Crime, Western

Starring

Tomisaburō Wakayama, Judy Ongg, Nobuyuki Ishida

Overview

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.

How it feels

Dark, tense, light and campy. Brisk and needs your attention.

About

Violence, justice, identity, revenge

Content

Strong violence and gore. Mild sexual content and language.

Note

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

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