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Wandering Wolf: Ryu the Branded Cross

1972·Show
26Episodes in1Season
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High energy, strong craft, a touch of humor.

Energy

Tense and thrilling

  • Tension8
  • Adrenaline7
  • Violence7

Heart

Deeply moving and melancholic

  • Pathos9
  • Melancholy7
  • Catharsis6

Humor

A little humor

Not a comedy at heart.

  • Wit & Wordplay3
  • Dark Humor3
  • Physical Comedy1

World

History and the mind

Lived-in and easy to get lost in.

  • World Immersion9
  • Dialogue Centrality7
  • Rewatchability7

Craft

Standout performances, characters, and direction

  • Acting9
  • Character Depth9
  • Direction8

Style

Standout cinematography

  • Cinematography8
  • Editing7
  • Music Composition7

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About

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.
Japanese Period DramaRonin SagaTragic HeroFeudal JapanRevenge ThrillerMartial Arts ActionCharacter-Driven NarrativeClassic TelevisionEmotional Depth

Crew

Directed by:
Michiyoshi Doi, Minoru Matsushima, Yasutada Nagano

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What is Wandering Wolf: Ryu the Branded Cross rated?

Violence

Content advisories: violence.

How many seasons does Wandering Wolf: Ryu the Branded Cross have?

1 season

It has 1 season with 26 episodes of about 50 minutes each.

When did Wandering Wolf: Ryu the Branded Cross air?

It ran from 1972 to 1972 and has ended.

What language is Wandering Wolf: Ryu the Branded Cross in?

Japanese

It was made in Japanese. Produced in Japan.