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The 47 Ronins of Ako

1979·Show
36Episodes in1Season
72
GoodGoodWatch score

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High energy, strong craft, no humor.

Energy

Tense and violent

Builds slowly, so the intensity comes in waves.

  • Tension8
  • Violence7
  • Adrenaline6

Heart

Moving

  • Pathos7
  • Melancholy6
  • Catharsis5

Humor

Some sharp wit

Not a comedy at heart.

  • Wit & Wordplay5
  • Situational Comedy0
  • Physical Comedy0

World

History, politics, and war

Lived-in and easy to get lost in.

  • World Immersion8
  • Dialogue Centrality7
  • Rewatchability6

Craft

Standout characters

  • Character Depth8
  • Direction7
  • Acting7

Style

Functional look and sound

  • Cinematography6
  • Editing6
  • Music Composition6

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About

Set in the eighteenth century, during the reign of the fifth Tokugawa shōgun Tokugawa Tsunayoshi. Akō-han is demolished by the Tokugawa shogunate. Hotta Hayato is a ronin who is living a desperate life because of his sad past. But one day he starts working for Chisaka Takafusa, the Chief retainer of the Uesugi clan. The Uesugi clan and Chisaka are wary of Ōishi Kuranosuke and Ako Roshi's movements, so Chisaka orders Hotta to observe Ōishi Kuranosuke.
Historical Samurai DramaPeriod PiecePolitical IntrigueRevenge NarrativeFeudal JapanHonor and LoyaltyConsequences of ConflictCharacter-Driven PlotDeliberate Pacing

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Is The 47 Ronins of Ako 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 The 47 Ronins of Ako rated?

Violence

Content advisories: violence.

How many seasons does The 47 Ronins of Ako have?

1 season

It has 1 season with 36 episodes.

When did The 47 Ronins of Ako air?

It ran from 1979 to 1979 and has ended.

What language is The 47 Ronins of Ako in?

Japanese

It was made in Japanese. Produced in Japan.