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Chiba Shusaku: Kendo Masshigura

1970 – 1971Show1 season44 episodes

Drama
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A nostalgic, violent drama series about history and a real life story.

Good for family movie night · kids · teens

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Chiba Shusaku: Kendo Masshigura is a Japanese period drama that aired on the TBS network from November 2, 1970 to August 30, 1971 in the "Brother Gekijo" slot. It ran for 44 colour episodes of 30 minutes each. Based on Sohachi Yamaoka's novel "Chiba Shusaku", it depicts the youth of Chiba Shusaku, founder of the Hokushin Itto-ryu school of swordsmanship. A hot-blooded young man who calls himself Shusaku enters the dojo of Asari Matashichiro and, through encounters with all kinds of people, grows rapidly both in swordsmanship and in character. Produced by TBS and Shochiku. Rerun on the Japanese CS channel Jidaigeki Senmon Channel from March 17, 2025.

Feels like

  • Classic Jidaigeki
  • Swordsmanship Biopic
  • Hot-Blooded Shonen Drama
  • Historical Martial Arts
  • Character Growth Arc
  • Nostalgic TV Serial
  • Edo Period Setting
  • Discipline and Honor
  • Traditional Japanese Culture

Cast

24 of 71 · most episodes first

Crew

Directors
Eizō Yamagiwa, Yoshikazu Ōtsuki, Kôki Matsuno
Written by
Yuichiro Yamane, Shin'ichi Ichikawa, Hyōgo Suzuki

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Facts

November 2, 1970 · August 30, 1971 · Ended

First aired
November 2, 1970
Last aired
August 30, 1971
Status
Ended
Length
1 season · 44 episodes
Content
Violence
Genres
Drama
Original language
Japanese

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Is Chiba Shusaku: Kendo Masshigura okay for kids?

Violence

Yes: its content advisories are violence, and the viewing guide lists it for kids.

Can I half-watch Chiba Shusaku: Kendo Masshigura?

Easy watchDemanding

Yes: it's easy to follow, with complexity at only 3 of 10, and the viewing guide calls it good for background watching.

Will I feel good after watching Chiba Shusaku: Kendo Masshigura?

BleakHopeful

Yes, it's an uplifting series: the title analysis rates it 7 of 10 for hopefulness and 4 for wholesome.

Is Chiba Shusaku: Kendo Masshigura in English?

Japanese

No, it was made in Japanese.