Wandering Wolf: Ryu the Branded Cross

A somber, deliberate period drama that follows a tragic hero through hardship, asking for quiet attention and rewarding patience with emotional weight.

Created by

Michiyoshi Doi, Minoru Matsushima

Genres

Drama

Starring

Shinsuke Ashida, Jerry Fujio, Kenji Imai

Overview

Based on the novel of the same name by Jiro Ikushima, this drama series aired on NET TV (now TV Asahi) in 1972 for a total of 26 episodes. Starring the talented actor Kinnosuke Yorozuya, who had previously shown his skills in various period films such as "Mabuta no Haha," "Seki no Yatappe," and "Kutsukake Tokijiro: Yoyo ichi-hiki," the show follows the tragic hero and is sure to captivate audiences with its compelling storyline. Viewers are sure to be drawn into the drama and root for the protagonist as the story unfolds.

How it feels

Melancholic, tense, earnest and dark. Measured and needs your attention.

About

Survival, justice, betrayal, isolation

Content

Mild violence. No gore, sexual content or swearing.

Note

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

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