Swordsman With the Torn Umbrella

1974 – 1977Show3 seasons131 episodes

100
MasterpieceGoodWatch score

A tense, violent series about history and crime.

Good for friends night · binge-friendly · comfort watch

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Not for warmth, laughs or scares.

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Story

Set in the Edo period, Kanou Toshu studied medicine in Nagasaki and lives on the outskirts of Senju-juku . He is also a master of the Mugai Ryu sword style. Although he has skills in medicine, he is also a big drinker and often drinks all day and falls asleep, or drinks at night and does not go home. He does not charge for treatment and medicine costs from poor patients such as tradesmen and farmers, but occasionally he'll buy their produce or drink with them. When he senses injustice by the rich and powerful, he takes matters into his own hands and doles out justice as he sees fit.

Feels like

  • Edo Period Drama
  • Vigilante Justice
  • Samurai Action
  • Social Commentary
  • Anti-Hero Protagonist
  • Medical Themes
  • Cult Classic
  • Character-Driven
  • Historical Adventure

Cast

Facts

January 10, 1974 · March 29, 1977 · Ended

First aired
January 10, 1974
Last aired
March 29, 1977
Status
Ended
Length
3 seasons · 131 episodes
Content
Violence
Genres
Action & Adventure
Original language
Japanese
Made in
Japan
Available in
1 country

Q&A

3 questions, like "Where can I stream Swordsman With the Torn Umbrella?"

Questions about Swordsman With the Torn Umbrella

Quick answers from GoodWatch data.

Where can I stream Swordsman With the Torn Umbrella?

It streams in 1 other country, but not in the United States.

Is Swordsman With the Torn Umbrella worth watching?

100
MasterpieceGoodWatch score

Yes, it's widely acclaimed, with a GoodWatch score of 100.

Is Swordsman With the Torn Umbrella in English?

Japanese

No, it was made in Japanese.