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Three Generations of the Yagyu Sword

1993·Show
13Episodes in1Season
72
GoodGoodWatch score
IMDb7.2
IMDb7.2

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High energy, strong craft, a touch of humor.

Energy

Tense and violent

  • Tension8
  • Violence8
  • Adrenaline7

Heart

Emotionally reserved

Much of it is about family.

  • Family Dynamics8
  • Pathos6
  • Nostalgia6

Humor

A little humor

Not a comedy at heart.

  • Wit & Wordplay4
  • Physical Comedy2
  • Dark Humor1

World

History, politics, and family

Lived-in and easy to get lost in.

  • World Immersion8
  • Dialogue Centrality7
  • Rewatchability5

Craft

Standout characters

Layered plot that rewards full attention.

  • Intrigue9
  • Character Depth8
  • Complexity8

Style

Functional look and sound

  • Cinematography7
  • Sound Centrality7
  • Editing6

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After the 'Incident at Honnoji' (assassination of Oda Nobunaga by Akechi Mitsuhide, a former trusted general), a group of Tokugawa samurai are rescued by a youth named Yagyu Munenori (2nd son of Yagyu Sekishusai from Yamato) and Kizaru (a Ninja), as they are chased by a bloodthirsty group of samurai. Tokugawa Ieyasu, the lord of his clan, then lave a very special gift to Munenori; a samurai's pillbox, (a veritable work of art, with beautiful lacquered designs) which signifies that he is to be hired by the Tokugawa Clan when he grows up. As a result of the assassination, Toyotomi Hideyoshi became the sole ruler of Japan, and confiscated the Yagyu lands since they had sided with the traitorous Akechi. The Yagyu Clan was considerably weakened, and all but disappeared during Hideyoshi's reign as 'Taiko'.
Samurai DramaFeudal JapanPolitical IntrigueClan StrugglesHistorical ConflictMartial ArtsYagyu Clan SagaEpic NarrativeLoyalty & BetrayalNinja Action

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Produced by:
Yozo Sakurai

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Is Three Generations of the Yagyu Sword worth watching?

72
GoodGoodWatch score

Mostly. It's well received, with a GoodWatch score of 72/100 (IMDb 7.2). The GoodWatch score combines critic and audience ratings.

What is Three Generations of the Yagyu Sword rated?

Violence

Content advisories: violence.

How many seasons does Three Generations of the Yagyu Sword have?

1 season

It has 1 season with 13 episodes.

Is Three Generations of the Yagyu Sword based on a true story?

Yes. It's based on real events or a real person's life.

When did Three Generations of the Yagyu Sword air?

It ran from 1993 to 1993 and has ended.

What language is Three Generations of the Yagyu Sword in?

Japanese

It was made in Japanese. Produced in Japan.