Kanbei's Wandering Adventures

A gentle, episodic wander through old Japan where a gruff swordsman rights wrongs, kept light by his bickering, comic companions.

Created by

Junji Kurata, Masahiko Izawa

Starring

Jūshirō Konoe, Isao Yamagata, Yūko Enatsu

Overview

Kanbei Hamidashi aka Tsukada Kambei was originally a direct retainer and head of a large group but could not fit into the organization and spent his days drinking and fighting. Such a Kambei receives an appointment as a secret inspector from Ometsuke Doi Masatoshi and sets out on a journey around various countries. A town girl Okon (accompanies him as a money watcher while Yoriki Ariga Tozaburo disguises himself as Senda to accompany him as an alcohol watcher. In addition to them, a "poverty god" disguised as a monk follows them as their watcher. Kambei punishes evil wherever he goes on his journey with his troublesome watchers.

How it feels

Light, whimsical, warm and earnest. Measured and easy to follow.

About

Justice, corruption, friendship, redemption

Content

Mild violence. No gore, sexual content or swearing.

Note

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

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